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Where did the name Burlesque come from?
Burlesque derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
When did the concept of Burlesque come about?
Burlesque first appears in a title in Francesco Berni's Opere burlesche of the early 16th century.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Burlesque besides first appearing in a title in Francesco Berni's Opere burlesche of the early 16th century?
'Burlesque' as a literary term became widespread in 17th century Italy and France.
What started the development of the Burlesque genre?
Burlesque was often used interchangeably with pastiche, parody, and the 17th and 18th century genre of the mock-heroic.
What was the first performance of Burlesque media?
Shakespeare's Pyramus and Thisbe scene in Midsummer Night's Dream and the general mocking of romance in Beaumont and Fletcher's The Knight of the Burning Pestle were early Burlesque examples.
Did the Burlesque genre stay true to its original development or were there changes?
A later use of Burlesque, particularly in the United States, refers to performances in a variety show format.
Is there anything else interesting I should know about burlesque besides a later use of the term, particularly in the United States, refers to performances in a variety show format?
A new generation, nostalgic for the spectacle and perceived glamour of the classic American burlesque, developed a cult following for the art in the early 1990s.

Question: Where did they do some of the early shows after development?
Self-contained rewrite: Where did burlesque performers do some of their early shows after the development of a cult following?