Who We Are
The Candybox Revue was an award-winning Atlanta burlesque ensemble and dance troupe that brought together sparkling burlesque glamour, musical theatre, and Las Vegas-style bump and grind. The troupe celebrated burlesque as a vital, vibrant, and powerful art form—one that could be theatrical, political, funny, entertaining, and family-friendly when the occasion called for it.
As part of the #IAmBurlesque International Movement, The Candybox Revue proudly showcased performers of all body types, abilities, races, ethnicities, identities, and lived experiences, celebrating each as both artist and entertainer while championing a more inclusive vision of burlesque.
Mission
The Candybox Revue's mission is to provide quality entertainment, showcase artistic and individual diversity, support heartfelt causes in and around our community, and consistently raise the bar for Burlesque and variety entertainment production while challenging social norms and showcasing inclusivity and representation through the artform of burlesque and to foster a spirit of community and togetherness.
Candybox Revue Burlesque History
The Troupe was founded by Ursula Undress in 2014 and has since produced an average of 35 shows annually. We were named Creative Loafing's Best of Atlanta for Dance Performance in 2016, tying with The Atlanta Ballet. We were honored with the Reader's Choice Best Burlesque Troupe from Creative Loafing in 2019.
We have performed in burlesque shows and burlesque festivals nationwide, including The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Fest, The Smokey Mountain Burlesque Festival, The Nashville Burlesque Festival, The New Orleans Nerdlesque Festival, and The Show Me Burlesque Festival.
Throughout its productions, The Candybox Revue embraced the full spectrum of burlesque—from classic and neo-classic burlesque to fan dances, fringe, modern dance, and jazz. Audiences came to expect the unexpected: campy comedy, parody, theatrical storytelling, laughter, political and social commentary, and above all, a great time. The troupe took pride in presenting polished, thoughtfully rehearsed productions where glitzy sparkling pasties, feather fans, fringe, skin, and unapologetic queerness were all part of the celebration.
Most mainstage productions featured overarching narratives and meaningful themes woven throughout the performances. Every act underwent peer review and countless hours of rehearsal to ensure audiences experienced high-quality burlesque entertainment rooted in artistry, authenticity, and empowerment.
The troupe's only improvisational production was You Sing, We Strip Burlesque Karaoke™, a fan-favorite event that combined audience participation with spontaneous burlesque performance.
Audience Etiquette and Rules of Consent
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Be punctual! "Doors" means that’s when the venue opens. "Show" means that’s when the burlesque show starts.
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No photos or recordings! Never take photos, audio recordings, or videos without explicit permission!
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Tip! Throw cash at Candybox Revue burlesque performers, tip virtually, or tuck it in our tip jar.
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Appreciate the burlesque performers! Clap, cheer, and whistle to show you appreciate them! Do not make lewd commentary, body talk, trash talk, make demands, or disruptions. Hecklers and harassers will be removed from the burlesque show.
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Respect performers, crew, and other guests. Use people's correct pronouns, turn off your phones, and be mindful of the burlesque performers and audience. Whisper if you must talk.
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Consent is mandatory! Only “yes” means “yes.” “No” is a complete sentence. You can withdraw consent at any time. Reaffirm consent at every interaction. It takes a sober mind to make consent valid.
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Do not touch burlesque performers unless invited to. If you do not want to be touched or engaged with by a performer during the show, simply hold up the palm of your hand!
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Whether before, at intermission, or after the show, be respectful!