A showgirl is a female performer in a theatrical revue who wears an exotic and revealing costume and in some shows may appear topless. Showgirls are usually dancers, sometimes performing as chorus …

Oct 2, 2025 · Showgirls fill the stage during a revue at the Folies-Bergeres in Paris, ca. 1920. The word “showgirl” first appeared in the mid-1700s when it was used to describe women who behaved in a...

Oct 3, 2025 · A “showgirl” can refer to a female performer in a theatrical or musical performance, often in flamboyant or revealing clothing.

Aug 14, 2025 · With Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on the way, learn more about the most famous showgirls of stage and screen.

Sep 30, 2025 · Taylor Swift is returning to cinemas with "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," which is tracking for a debut of $35 million to $40 million.

Women have long been formidable entertainers, but the original term “show girl” emerged around 1750, and was first used pejoratively to describe a woman who dressed or behaved showily.

Aug 18, 2025 · The showgirl has always been more than just a woman in costume. She is theatre itself: myth spun in satin, resilience sewn into corsets, glamour performing survival under a thousand eyes.

Feb 25, 2025 · What is a showgirl? A showgirl is an artform that encompasses several different creative outlets such as singers, dancers, and actors. With French origins, this lifestyle blends sophistication …

Aug 15, 2025 · From Moulin Rouge to Las Vegas, explore the glittering history and symbolism of showgirls—and why Taylor Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is putting them back in the …

“The Life of a Showgirl (Feat. Sabrina Carpenter)” by Taylor Swift, from The Life of a Showgirl. Stream/download ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: https://taylor.lnk...