Conversation so far:
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.

Question: What was the first performance of burlesque?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the first performance of Burlesque media?