The Van Ella Bordella show was a blast. It was my first Burlesque show and the combination song and dance and comedy and the beautiful cast was worth every dollar and a can’t miss experience. If you are thinking about it definitely go and if you are thinking about not going but somehow are reading this review… go anyway!
The Van Ella Bordella Show was phenomenal. We’ve been to multiple other burlesque shows before, and this one was by far the best we’ve seen. The performers were gorgeous and hilarious, could not stop laughing. Surprisingly educational about the history of Storyville.The audience also had great energy. It was an amazing experience all around.
Enjoyable. Go in with an open mind and you will have some fun! Bring some extra ones ;)
This place was AMAZING!!! I’ve been to shows in Vegas and this one was 1000x better! Staff was so nice and the show was amazing and funny and sexy. Basically everything you’d want in a show. Definitely recommend. It gets packed so make sure you get your tickets early.
What a fun place and atmosphere! We caught the Bayou Blues Burlesque show and it was a great time. Very cool lounge feel with an intimate setting. The bar is reasonably priced, but serves drinks only. This was not a big deal, but heard several people asking if they had food available.The band was fun and funny and the dancers were incredibly talented. Great vibe and one of our best nights in NOLA. Would go back in a heartbeat. It’s a must-visit on a trip to the big easy.
I only got to spend 3 days in New Orleans, but was glad that one of the nights was spent seeing the Van Ella Bordella Burlesque show! Aside from the great talent shown by all the wonderful performers, what stood out most to me was just how much fun they were all having, which made the experience even more wonderful, and to make things EVEN better was how much great information about New Orleans' lustfully sordid past was taught throughout the performance as well. There might be bigger burlesque shows in Nola, but I sincerely doubt there are any better!
Fantastic Burlesque Show! Bartender was great. We enjoyed our night!
This place has a more local crowd. They have shows and live music every week. My favorite is the swing dance night on Sundays. I don't know how to dance but definitely enjoyed myself.
Campy, fun, energetic performance
This being written as of my first visit to the city of New Orleans I must admit I had zero experience with the lounge. It was at the suggestion of our cemetery tour guide (another story) that we take in any burlesque performances in the city, specifically recommending Allways.After returning to our hotel we decided on a whim to check out what Allways had to offer. Unfortunately at the time there was not enough VIP seating to accommodate my wife and I so we opted for general admission. We arrived early and found the staff was helpful, friendly and generous; especially with the drinks. Phenomenal.Our bartender told us they were opening the stage room for the show. Never having been to a burlesque I was completely ignorant of what to expect. Then Madam Van Ella graced the stage with the professor tickling the ivories to announce her arrival.The comedy, the routines, the sensuality and talent of the performers was mind blowing as well as ensorcelling. Madam Van Ella and her courtesans were amazing. Got a lot of laughs, some enlightening history, and a beautiful mash up of Aqua and Aguilera with one of the performers.I would recommend all people to check out Allways Lounge and check in any of their live performances but highly recommend seeing Madam Van Ella return on Thursday nights.TL;DR 10/10 would go again to Allways lounge10/10 would see a Van Ella production againPlease tip your bartenders and performers, always.