Jersey City Burlesquegate
I’m Lillian Bustle. I’m a Burlesque performer, and I’ve been producing shows in Jersey City for almost three years. Last week my show was shut down by Jersey City officials for obscenity, and suddenly I find myself in a battle for the right to perform and produce my art.
Media coverage
Nj.com
N.J. city shuts down burlesque show, citing obscenity laws
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http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/03/jersey_city_shuts_down_burlesque_show_citing_obsce.html
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After burlesque flap, Jersey City to revise old obscenity law
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http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/04/after_burlesque_flap_jersey_city_to_revise_old_obs.html
NYC and NJ TV coverage
WPIX 11 NYC: Jersey City burlesque show shut down over ‘obscenity law’
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http://pix11.com/2018/04/02/jersey-city-burlesque-show-shut-down-over-obscenity-law/
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Eyewitness News ABC 7 NY: Obscene? Questions after Jersey City burlesque show shut down
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http://abc7ny.com/entertainment/obscene-questions-after-nj-burlesque-show-shut-down/3283910/
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FIOS 501 News NJ: Jersey City burlesque show shut down by officials, citing obscenity laws
http://www.fios1news.com/newjersey/jersey-city-burlesque-show-shut-down-by-officials
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Officials strip Jersey City bar of longtime burlesque show
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Pictured: Lillian Bustle and Falana Fox of JC Burlesque, photo credit
Justin Woo
