Latest Showgirl Podcast Episodes
I really felt right at home
Showgirls Life - October 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourDonna London, former head of wardrobe of Jubilee shares her story of unexpectedly joining the circus and then moving to Las Vegas and joining the wardrobe crew of Jubilee in the winter of 1981. She shares about her time as a wardrobe technician and then moving up to management during her 33 1/2 ...
I really felt right at home featuring Donna London
Showgirls Life - October 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourDonna London, former head of wardrobe of Jubilee shares her story of unexpectedly joining the circus and then moving to Las Vegas and joining the wardrobe crew of Jubilee in the winter of 1981. She shares about her time as a wardrobe technician and then moving up to management during her 33 1/2 ...
We all played dress up
Showgirls Life - October 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourThis episode features broadway dancer turned costume designer, Diana Eden. We discuss her brief, but important role in the creation of Jubilee as the assistant to Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee. She was the creator and keeper of the famed "Costume Bibles" that were used to help rebuild the costumes...
We all played dress up featuring costume designer Diana Eden
Showgirls Life - October 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourThis episode features broadway dancer turned costume designer, Diana Eden. We discuss her brief, but important role in the creation of Jubilee as the assistant to Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee. She was the creator and keeper of the famed "Costume Bibles" that were used to help rebuild the costumes...
Feathery Revelry: Glamorous Dress up experience in Showgirl Costumes
Showgirls Life - October 17, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutesWhat happens when you put Showgirl hats and jewelry on a chef and an entrepreneur? Surprising results! These two women, bravely attended a Feathery Revelry and got to experience the magic of the Art of the Showgirl. In this very special episode, they share how they felt before, during and after ...
Feathery Revelry
Showgirls Life - October 17, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutesWhat happens when you put Showgirl hats and jewelry on a chef and an entrepreneur? Surprising results! These two women, bravely attended a Feathery Revelry and got to experience the magic of the Art of the Showgirl. In this very special episode, they share how they felt before, during and after ...
We were there for the opening
Showgirls Life - October 10, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutesThis episode features a woman that became a Bluebell in the opening cast of Jubilee and then went on to create her own showgirl troupes all over the world in the 1980s. We discuss how the Bluebell training she received while performing 13 shows a week informed her standards and creative directio...
We were there for the opening featuring Bluebell dancer Anne Marie O'Connor
Showgirls Life - October 10, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutesThis episode features Bluebell dancer Anne Marie O'Connor in the opening cast of Jubilee who went on to create her own showgirl troupes all over the world in the 1980s. We discuss how the Bluebell training she received while performing 13 shows a week informed her standards and creative directio...
The Showgirl gave me confidence featuring Su Kim Chung
Showgirls Life - October 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features the more scholarly side of the history of the Showgirl. My guest, Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services, talks about her role in the preservation of the Showgirl legacy for the UNLV library Special Collections and Archives in Las Vegas. We discuss a bit of the history of th...
The Showgirl gave me confidence
Showgirls Life - October 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features the more scholarly side of the history of the Showgirl. My guest, Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services, talks about her role in the preservation of the Showgirl legacy for the UNLV library Special Collections and Archives in Las Vegas. We discuss a bit of the history of th...
Hanging out in the Showgirls dressing room
Showgirls Life - September 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode of Showgirl’s Life features former Principal dancer of the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Christopher Childers. Christopher’s career took him from Dancing in production shows on the Las Vegas Strip, to touring the world as a dancer with such celebrities as Paula...
Hanging out in the Showgirls dressing room featuring Christopher Childers
Showgirls Life - September 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode of Showgirl’s Life features former Principal dancer of the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Christopher Childers. Christopher’s career took him from Dancing in production shows on the Las Vegas Strip, to touring the world as a dancer with such celebrities as Paula...
Command that stage with a walk
Showgirls Life - September 19, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutesIn this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety t...
Command that stage with a walk featuring Anna Cooke
Showgirls Life - September 19, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety t...
Sparkle Darlings
Showgirls Life - September 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday's episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater...
Sparkle Darlings featuring Elana Braianis-McKinley
Showgirls Life - September 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourToday's episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater...
You have to be this tall to ride this ride featuring Sheri Lewis
Showgirls Life - September 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis very special episode features Bluebells Forever podcast host and former Showgirl, Sheri Lewis. Together, we share the hot seat as we interview each other and discuss why we started our podcasts, the fabulous experience of being Bluebells and Showgirls, the global Bluebell reunion 2019 in Pa...
You have to be this tall to ride this ride
Showgirls Life - September 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis very special episode features Bluebells Forever podcast host and former Showgirl, Sheri Lewis. Together, we share the hot seat as we interview each other and discuss why we started our podcasts, the fabulous experience of being Bluebells and Showgirls, the global Bluebell reunion 2019 in Pa...
Better than corporations and Cirque featuring Frieda Bronfin
Showgirls Life - August 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features a former wardrobe technician in Jubilee for 20 years. Frieda Bronfin was part of the crew that helped us in and out of our costumes and kept them looking dazzling and in good condition, night after night. We talk about her personal experience working with magicians, dressi...
Better than corporations and Cirque
Showgirls Life - August 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features a former wardrobe technician in Jubilee for 20 years. Frieda Bronfin was part of the crew that helped us in and out of our costumes and kept them looking dazzling and in good condition, night after night. We talk about her personal experience working with magicians, dressi...
Chassé, push and smile featuring Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart
Showgirls Life - August 22, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutesThis episode features Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart, former Bluebell dancer turned dealer. She talks about her time as a Bluebell between 1964-1972 and her decision to go into gaming. She even had some experiences with Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal to share. Enjoy! Support the Show. Love listening ...
Chassé, push and smile
Showgirls Life - August 22, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutesThis episode features Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart, former Bluebell dancer turned dealer. She talks about her time as a Bluebell between 1964-1972 and her decision to go into gaming. She even had some experiences with Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal to share. Enjoy! Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a me...
You can never go back featuring Randall Patterson
Showgirls Life - August 15, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutesToday’s episode features Randall Patterson, former principal singer in Jubilee! He has the distinction of having had the longest stint between Jubilee contracts—of 18 years. We discuss the differences he experienced from both times he was in the show and how his last time made him realize that y...
You can never go back
Showgirls Life - August 15, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutesToday’s episode features Randall Patterson, former principal singer in Jubilee! He has the distinction of having had the longest stint between Jubilee contracts—of 18 years. We discuss the differences he experienced from both times he was in the show and how his last time made him realize that y...
Mobsters and lobsters featuring Nikki Adamo
Showgirls Life - August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? ...
ep. 6 Mobsters and lobsters
Showgirls Life - August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas.
Mobsters and lobsters
Showgirls Life - August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hourThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time...
Like being shot from a cannon featuring Pete Menefee
Showgirls Life - August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat! Support the Show. ...
Like being shot from a cannon
Showgirls Life - August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat! Support the show! ...
ep 5 Like being shot from a cannon
Showgirls Life - August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat!
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