COUNTDOWN TO NIGHTCAP
EARLY SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show EARLY SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show EARLY SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show
EARLY SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show
from $10.00

It's another grand night of burlesque and vaudeville at BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts as we transform this space into a little lounge and showroom. In addition we'll be introducing some new burlesque talents and performers who have been patiently waiting to make their debut.

Friday Night, September 11th
Doors Open at 6:30 PM | Show Starts at 7:00 PM
Ages 18+ Up / ID required upon Check In at the Door for Age Verification and Discounts: Military [ThankU4URService] and Student [Student4Follies] Discounts Available

BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts
The entrance to BAPA - Broadway Academy of Performing Arts is actually BEHIND the building off Lamar Street, so look for the blue ramp entrance across the street from the Press Room. Parking is available on-site, on-the-street or in the gravel lot at the corner.

We offer both VIP and General Admission Seating Options
Plus our VIP comes with a surprise "burlesque box" of nibblies at their reserved table!

Also, we now offer FOLLIES DOLLARS which is the preferred way to tip the performers you love the most - each FOLLIES DOLLAR is equivalent to $1.00 in real money, and a stack of tipping "cash" can be here for you when you check in if you purchase in advance. You can also score some at the door via Cash, Card, CashApp or Venmo. They are lots of fun as our Tipsy Tartlets come around and collect them. You never know what's in store.

The early show is great for those who want to take in a show and then head out for dinner and drinks afterwards. It's a fun and fabulous night hosted by Charm Chartreuse, featuring dance, song, variety and burlesque striptease (that's what NIGHTCAP features)!

We look forward to dazzling you very soon.

LATE SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show LATE SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show LATE SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show
LATE SHOW: NIGHTCAP - A Burlesque Lounge and Vaudeville Show
from $10.00

It's another grand night of burlesque and vaudeville at BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts as we transform this space into a little lounge and showroom. In addition we'll be introducing some new burlesque talents and performers who have been patiently waiting to make their debut.

Friday Night, September 11th
Doors Open at 9:30 PM | Show Starts at 10:00 PM
Ages 18+ Up / ID required upon Check In at the Door for Age Verification and Discounts: Military [ThankU4URService] and Student [Student4Follies] Discounts Available

BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts
The entrance to BAPA - Broadway Academy of Performing Arts is actually BEHIND the building off Lamar Street, so look for the blue ramp entrance across the street from the Press Room. Parking is available on-site, on-the-street or in the gravel lot at the corner.

We offer both VIP and General Admission Seating Options
Plus our VIP comes with a surprise "burlesque box" of nibblies at their reserved table!

Also, we now offer FOLLIES DOLLARS which is the preferred way to tip the performers you love the most - each FOLLIES DOLLAR is equivalent to $1.00 in real money, and a stack of tipping "cash" can be here for you when you check in if you purchase in advance. You can also score some at the door via Cash, Card, CashApp or Venmo. They are lots of fun as our Tipsy Tartlets come around and collect them. You never know what's in store.

The early show is great for those who want to take in a show and then head out for dinner and drinks afterwards. It's a fun and fabulous night hosted by Charm Chartreuse, featuring dance, song, variety and burlesque striptease (that's what NIGHTCAP features)!

We look forward to dazzling you very soon.

  • "I certainly wouldn't turn down a longer show!"

    - M BOLES -
    NIGHTCAP SHOW AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

  • "What can you do to improve these shows? These shows are perfect as is."

    - BILL STEVENS -
    SIGNATURE SHOW AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

  • "Honestly, I wouldn't change anything. I loved it!"

    - S BOLES -
    NIGHTCAP SHOW AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

  • "I liked the actual pacing of the show, though the end snuck up on me! I was having fun and wasn't prepared for it to end! "

    - L. LUZERNE -
    NIGHTCAP SHOW AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

  • "It was absolutely wonderful!! ...it was so lovely and I will be bringing my cohort of friends back for your fall show!"

    - A CELLO -
    NIGHTCAP SHOW AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

  • "The shows are amazing and the talent is so unique. Well done!!"

    - NAME NOT PROVIDED -
    2025 AUDIENCE FEEDBACK SURVEY

Who are The Follies Girls? :

Founded in 2012 and Rebuilt in 2024, The Follies Girls (Knoxville's Unique Showgirls and Dancing Dames), are a dance-based, non-profit 501(c)3, performing arts organization dedicated to variety entertainment, education and empowering women in all stages of life. Basically we’re bold, beautiful and badass babes - nice to meet you!

What to Expect at a Show :

THE FOLLIES GIRLS SIGNATURE SHOWS
At our four big matinee shows each year, we bring you a ton of song and dance numbers, fabulous solos and loads of fun. These shows feature our ENTIRE cast of characters and feature performers of various levels, and as always in all ages and stages of life. We are Knoxville’s Unique Showgirls and Dancin’ Dames…and we’re totally fine being the imperfect Rockettes with a sexier and sassier side.


THE FOLLIES GIRLS present NIGHTCAP
Our intimate five times a year burlesque speakeasy experience is a bawdy romp full of fun and performances that will make you hoot, holler and sweat! These shows feature more solo performances and feature the art of burlesque striptease which has a rich history in America, Europe and frankly stretches back way farther than you’d expect. TICKETS for these shows sell out fast due to the intimate venue and experience and feature an early show and late show.

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A repeating pattern of green dollar bills with a black and white logo in the center, text reading "FOLLIES DOLLARS," and a quote "Just the tip." The image is labeled "CONGRATULATIONS!" in large bold letters diagonally across the image.

What are FOLLIES DOLLARS?

Quite simply…the prefered way to tip the performers at our shows. (Tipping is completely optional, but encouraged we’re just glad you’re here and happy to entertain you!)

If you’ve ever been to a show where performers are tipped, and you forgot to hit the ATM on your way to the show, or the dude at the gas station wouldn’t make change for a $20 dollar bill…we’ve been there - A LOT. Our show patrons, fans and friends encouraged us to find an easy way for them to tip when there’s a performance that just knocks their socks off and some people just don’t use CashApp or Venmo sooooo, our dearest ROXI TART suggested we offer FOLLIES DOLLARS for pick up at show check in. And brilliance like that is why we’re here!

You can purchase a stack of FOLLIES DOLLARS at the box office to pick up at your show check in, or you can purchase at show check in (we do also accept traditional dolla, dolla bills y’all as well as tipping through our QR codes, Venmo or CashApp); but honestly they are fun to wave around and have our “TIPsy TARTLET” pick them up during performances to spread that love and appreciation in monetary form onto our performers.

So grab some and as always thank you soooo much for supporting our art from the heart!

With Love from Nipsy & Vivi and the Entire Cast and Crew of The Follies Girls

THE FOLLIES GIRLS

Our Illustrious and Fabulous Cast of Characters, Unique Showgirls and Dancin' Dames

All headshot photos courtesy of Cash and Co. Film and Photo

A woman with blue eyes and brown hair, wearing a black dress with silver straps and long, dangling earrings, holds sunglasses in her mouth and smiles.
Portrait of a woman with long brown hair, wearing makeup with glossy lips, and a black fishnet top. The background is white.
Black text on a white background that says 'Coming Soon' in a decorative font, with 'Blitz Eros' written at the bottom in dotted, capital letters.
A woman with long black hair, wearing a black leather jacket and lace top, looking confident with a slight smile, against a white background, with text overlay that reads 'Charm Chartreuse'.
Portrait of a woman with short dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, red lipstick, and a nose piercing, smiling slightly at the camera with a white background.
A woman with red hair, pink lipstick, and green eyes, wearing a black top, black gloves, and a stylized black sequin cap. She is shouting or screaming with her mouth open wide, showing her teeth, and appears excited or angry. The background is white. Text at the bottom reads "FRENCHIE LICKYER."
Text on a white background reads "Coming Soon" in black, decorative font, with "Gunevere Valentine" written below in dotted font.
Coming soon text with 'Honey B' at the bottom, black font on white background.
A woman with curly dark hair wearing sunglasses with rhinestones, smiling, dressed in black with jewelry, labeled 'Ivy Aphrodyte'.
A woman with brown, wavy hair and brown eyes, wearing makeup with dark eyeshadow and pink lipstick, smiling at the camera. She is dressed in a black lace top with floral embroidery.
Text that says 'COMING SOON' and 'LAVENDER ROUGE' on a white background.
Portrait of Mallory Bon Morte with long brown hair, wearing black off-shoulder top, colorful necklace, and makeup, smiling softly against a white background.
Woman with curly dark red hair pointing to her black t-shirt that says "CAST & CREW" and below that, "NIPSY TUSSLE" in bold letters.
Headshot of a woman with red hair, wearing hoop earrings and a necklace, smiling, with the name 'Roxi Tart' written at the bottom.
Side profile of a woman with wavy black hair, wearing earrings and a black top, holding a steering wheel, with a label reading 'RUBY MYTH' at the bottom.
A white background with black text that reads 'Coming Soon' in the center and 'Sister Sin' at the bottom.
A woman with long, dark, wavy hair wearing a black, patterned top with small shiny accents, smiling and looking over her shoulder.
A black and white graphic with the text 'Coming Soon' in the center and 'Sweetheart Buffet' at the bottom, indicating an upcoming event or offering.
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A woman with long blonde hair, wearing makeup including dark lipstick, smiling and wearing a black top, with the text 'Veronica La Rouge' at the bottom.
Book cover with the title 'Coming Soon' and the author's name 'Vex Lustarra' at the bottom.
Portrait of a smiling woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a black sheer top and jewelry, against a white background. The text 'VIVI ANNE' appears at the bottom.
A woman with long, wavy red hair and blue eyes, wearing black makeup and a black leather jacket, looking at the camera with her arms crossed and a neutral expression, with the text 'ZETA BYTE' at the bottom.

OUR CREW

MIRIAM MCDEES
Stage Management & Storyteller Co-Emcee

MIDNIGHT MEOW
Stage Kitten

WHIP STITCH
Seamstress for the Organization & Costuming Support

CARMILLA OBSCURA
Art and Set Design Consultant

PEONY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
Behind the Scenes Support

JOHNNY CASH
of Cash & Co. Film & Photo - Promotional Photography

STEVE “SOARINGOAK” STIEGENGA
Live Photographer

SKEWB
Sound Director

ALLEN CAT
Propmaster General

BRIAN “THE MAN”
Behind the Scenes and Live Show Support

OUR FEATURED GUESTS

Person dressed as a fictional character with green makeup, green and black curly hair, dark eye makeup, red lipstick, and a drawn-on mustache. They are holding a finger to their lips in a shushing gesture and wearing a white and black sequined outfit. The text at the bottom reads "ORION ANARCHY MARS."
A woman with long brown hair and fair skin, dressed in a sparkly, floral-patterned dress with blue accents, performing a dance move on stage with her right arm raised and above her head. She is wearing a headband and jewelry, and the background is dark with stage lighting.
A woman with curly red hair, wearing black lace gloves, holding a switchblade knife with her tongue out and mouth open, dressed in a black, shiny, zippered dress, with a large flower-shaped necklace and a black headpiece with a bow.
A man with red hair and a beard, wearing a black suit, holding a microphone in his right hand and a sword in his left, smiling on stage with a dark background and vertical light streaks.
A woman with long red hair, dressed in an elaborate costume with green leaves, pink flowers, and gray boots, performing on stage under pink lighting.
Man with a beard and long hair tied back, wearing a white shirt and microphone headset, gesturing with his right arm, with a woman with dark red hair, black lipstick, white jacket, and black dress with colorful dots in the background.
Woman wearing a black hat, glasses, and a shiny pink and black jacket, holding a microphone and speaking.
A woman wearing a black hat with rhinestones, a leopard-print and black leather corset, and a black skirt with fringe, performing on stage with a pink background.