The Candybox Chronicles Burlesque Blog

Bonnie Bodacious shares a story that’s personal, funny, and raw—a journey from fear to unapologetic magnificence. Her reflections on starting burlesque, building body confidence, and stepping into performance offer inspiration for anyone curious about burlesque in Atlanta or wondering what it’s like to begin this art form.

Equal parts sparkle and smolder, Eva is a rising burlesque performer whose passion for the art form shines both onstage and off. A dedicated student and fearless performer, she brings curiosity, commitment, and a growing sense of self to every act she creates. Whether she's rhinestoning a new costume or drilling choreography in rehearsals, Eva is steadily carving out a name for herself one sultry reveal at a time.

Axel Estelle is a non-binary, masc-presenting burlesque performer based in Atlanta. Known for bringing charm, confidence, and authenticity to the stage, Axel challenges traditional ideas of gender presentation in burlesque. A member of Atlanta burlesque's The Candybox Revue, they often perform in suits and dapper looks—offering a refreshing take on what it means to be sexy and expressive in the art of the tease.

We're chatting with the Queen from Queens: Golden Mystique, who showcases the tease, glam, and contemporary sides of burlesque!

The devilishly delightful Minnie Mercury with burlesque's The Candybox Revue.

Mixing a potpourri of unexpected talents, Buster has experimented with everything from sultry striptease to tap dancing in scuba flippers.

Since 2016, The Candybox Revue's annual New York Stripped Broadway Burlesque has been a sanctuary for the theater kid in all of us!