Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Acting
Cher's weary resilience anchors the chaos
Costume
Sequins, corsets, and feathers—oh my
Production
The lounge itself: decaying glamour done right
Director
Steve Antin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cher recorded 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Me' in one take after the Golden Globes snubbed her; she won Best Original Song instead.
This film arrived at peak 2010 'makeover musical' saturation, yet its sincere camp and Cher's presence have earned it ironic-and-unironic cult status.
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