Rogue Reviews

Here’s what people are saying about Rogue Burlesque…

“We need some folks who strip with pride, at the right place and the right time — like Rogue Burlesque.” – Lana Fox, Boston Magazine, 1/18/12

“The gorgeous brainiacs at Rogue Burlesque have made a name for themselves by mixing humor, pop culture, naked gyrating, and dork-tastic references. All of our favorite things!…[In Lions Tigers and Bare! Oh My!] they promise ‘sly political satire and a high-stakes tassel-twirling race,’ as well as several transformative costumes. Expect sexy ravens, crazy cat ladies, and even some erotic deer hunters—whatever that means. It will be weird. It will be wild. Leave your preconceived notions about the retro dance form at the door and get ready for some thoroughly contemporary, R-rated entertainment. ” - Katy, MSN Postbox, 1/3/12  Read the full article here!

“There was an instant feeling of sexual openness, and a sex-positivity that’s hard to fake.  I chose Rogue because of their philosophy and events:  They are all about showcasing different body types and sexualities… Holy cow, what fun it was.  Hysterical, glittering, brazen!” - Lana Fox, 9/26/11  Read her full review here!

“Our favorite group of exhibitionist ladies…probably the closest thing to book learnin’ you’re going to get out of a strip show.” - Katy Kelleher, The Feast, 9/12/11

“One of Boston’s top burlesque troupes.” - LDGourmet, Citysearch, 9/9/10

“Cambridge burlesque group issues best press release ever after site hacked by bigots.” - David Harris, Wicked Local, 9/1/10

” ‘Origins’ promises to leave no fig leaf unturned in their pursuit of gorgeous and geeky burlesque.” - Hannah Clay Wareham, Bay Windows, 8/30/10

“The hi-brow/low-brow sexy-makers of Rogue raise a nibbled thighbone (skin included) to the rapidly departing warmth of the summer months with a 21-bun salute, a tops-off sendoff to red hot flesh…both the edible and the ingestible varieties.” – Dig This, The Weekly Dig, 8/11/10

“It wouldn’t be summer without a barbecue, and Rogue Burlesque likes theirs extra saucy. Their cookout-themed Burly-q BBQ promises sexy corn shucking, some football fun, and lots of naughty puns (likely involving hot dogs). True, nipple tassels and open flames don’t really get along [Ed. apparently they've never heard of fire tassels!], but with the hot troupe coming off the success of their Oberon show Bawdy Language, this unconventional barbecue could light up the summer.” - The Boston Phoenix, 8/6/10

“We hired [Rogue Burlesque] to give us a lesson at my friend’s bachelorette party, and let me tell you, there is nothing  like watching a group of ladies transform from slightly awkward in heels and boas to titty tassel twirling divas. Dixie and Keaton taught us how to highlight our favorite assets, while minimizing those we may be not so crazy about. We talked about creating a stage persona (“1930′s spy!” “Funny girl next door with a secret!” …). In the end they provided us each with a pair of tassled pasties (sparkly, red, and handmade!) a mix cd of Rogue Burlesque’s favorite sexy dance songs,  and a whole lotta confidence in our sexed up selves. I never thought I would feel so at ease standing around with a dozen people in just my underwear, they really made us feel very comfortable. They even traveled to Lakeville for us! WE LOVE ROGUE BURLESQUE!!” - Lisa V., 5-star review on Yelp 8/2/10

“Rogue Burlesque know how to have a good time. The lovely ladies take most of it off and bear their pasties for all to see tonight. Hysterical emcee Liz Fang will keep things going by being endlessly more tasteless than the naked ladies up onstage and a good time will be had by all. If the crew’s last show Bawdy Language is any indication the evening should be epic. Bring Grandma! - Daily Dig pick 7/14/10

“Rogue Burlesque’s Bawdy Language was a freakshow in the best way possible. The event was a return to a more old-school style of burlesque. As in back when burlesque was low-brow vaudeville instead of high-class stripping. The Rogue Burlesque ladies are oozing with confidence and they pack their stripteases with ample amounts of humor and sex… Rogue Burlesque guarantees a good time, and they deliver.” - The Weekly Dig online blog 7/2/10

“Fun, irreverent, hilarious, kick ass T n A with an alternative twist. No plastic bodies here. These real, confident, empowered people Rock what They’ve got to Fabulous effect. So much fun, I almost couldn’t stand it. But I seem to have lived.” – Kathleen H. 5-star review on Yelp 7/2/10

“I loved this show [Bawdy Language], it was such an original mixture of sparkles, music, twisty bodies, comedy, and performance. It’s also such a show of strong independent beautiful women and men claiming their sexuality, and doing it with style and pure sexiness.  I could definitely never do an on-stage routine with sex toys for props, but these women made it look easy, and looked fantastic in quickly disappearing cowgirl, housewife, and prom queen costume!  Highly, highly recommended!” - G.W. 5-star review on Yelp 7/3/10

“Kitty Spanks is one of the best stage names we’ve heard in a long time. Join her and the rest of the Rogue Burlesque crew tonight for ‘contortion, drag, and women tied to the ceiling,’ according to the press release. Me-ow. Be sure to save some energy for the after-party — DJ Chris Ewen will spin new wave, goth, and glam dance music.” - Boston Globe Nightlife pick of the week 7/1/10

“If I noticed something from the clips I’ve seen, Rogue seems to put a solid effort into the comic aspect of burlesque AND they also dance off most of their clothes.” - Cheap Thrill Boston 5/12/10