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Was there a lot of burlesque in Victorian theatre?
Victorian burlesque, sometimes known as travesty or extravaganza, was popular in London theatres between the 1830s and the 1890s.
Was burlesque popular anywhere besides Victorian theatre?
American burlesque shows were originally an offshoot of Victorian burlesque. The English genre had been successfully staged in New York from the 1840s.
Are there any examples of American burlesque?
By the early 20th century, there were two national circuits of burlesque shows competing with the vaudeville circuit, such as Minsky's at the Winter Garden.
What are other examples of American burlesque besides Minsky's at the Winter Garden?
Where there any other famous Burlesques besides Minsky's at the Winter Garden?
What else should I know about Burlesque?
Were there any other famous Burlesques?
How did burlesque change in the later years?
A later use of the term, refers to performances in a variety show format. These were popular from the 1860s to the 1940s.
Are there any other interesting aspects about burlesque?
Some Hollywood films attempted to recreate the spirit of these performances from the 1930s to the 1960s, or included burlesque-style scenes within dramatic films.

Question: Was it popular in New York?
Self-contained rewrite: Was burlesque popular in New York?