The queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, launched her brand-new tour, Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe—presented by luxury vodka Absolut Elyx—this spring and is excited to bring the sexy show to Las Vegas at the House of Blues.
“I think these are some of my biggest production numbers ever,” says Von Teese. “There are new visuals, new performers, some of my favorite performers doing different acts and it’s just a very different show. We have a new version of my famous martini glass act that includes probably my most extravagant costume yet.” That costume has to sparkle to compete with her “stage,” a giant copper filigree cocktail coupe glass adorned with Swarovski crystals, another Elyx-inspired touch. She’ll also appear in a giant seashell with 1,200 pearl balloons floating above.
It’s just another burlesque evolution for Von Teese, who briefly considered retirement from her performance art before rediscovering her motivation and inspiration. “I thought I should practice what I preach in terms of ageism and the stereotypes of what a burlesque dancer should look like,” she says. “I’ve always fought for these shows to be multifaceted. I’m 45 and I should be willing to go out there and show the confidence we should have as we move through the different phases of life.”
House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 7:30 p.m. June 28, starting at $50 plus tax and fee, 18+. 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster
