Vaudezilla Entertainment | Red Hot Annie
Live cabaret at a private Chicago After Midnight experience.
Costumed entertainment at a House of Dubai Curatrix brand event.
Close-up magic and guest interaction at a private Chicago After Midnight experience.
The Pink Hotel: theatrical character portraits from our promotional shoot.
Cast and guests after a private Chicago After Midnight experience.
Vaudezilla cast at the National Safety Council Green Cross gala
Overview
Vaudezilla Entertainment, led by Red Hot Annie, creates theatrical entertainment for corporate events, galas, holiday parties and private celebrations. Book one featured performer, a coordinated cast or entertainment woven throughout your evening. Specialties include Gatsby and speakeasy experiences, cabaret, showgirls and immersive characters, with musicians and specialty artists incorporated as needed. Performance style and audience participation are agreed in advance; burlesque is optional. Select featured performances start at $795; larger productions are quoted by scope. Share your date, venue, guest count and budget range for a tailored recommendation.
Reviews
4 reviews
Vereniz N.
October 1, 2026Bravo!
Wow, did Redhot Annie do an amazing job! From the very beginning, she communicated with me throughout the entire process, really listened to what I wanted, and absolutely delivered. She was incredibly professional while still being warm, charming, and genuinely fun to work with. She made the whole process easy and left me feeling confident that everything was in good hands.
And then came the actual performance. Annie and her fellow dancer were fantastic, and everyone absolutely loved them. They brought so much personality and energy to the event and were a huge hit with my guests. I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out. Redhot Annie was truly a pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and I would enthusiastically recommend her.
Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment
Victoria V.
August 6, 2025Amazing Experience do not pass up
Annie, made our space feel safe and comfortable. We learned, we laughed, and we danced. The girls at the bachelorette party said "it's a core memory they will never forget". Truly so fun and will tell others to invite Red Hot Annie to their event.
Hired as: Dance Instructor
Bill B.
August 27, 2019Everything Was Perfect
We were a little apprehensive at first, but quickly realized that every aspect of the event — dancing, music, costumes, and beautiful performers — was even better than promised by Annie. We can’ wait to do it again.
Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment
Vaudezilla Entertainment | Red Hot Annie
It was such a pleasure to work with you, Bill! We can't wait to do it again, too! <3
Marc A.
April 14, 2018Burlesque dancers for bachelor party
We hired Red Hot Annie and two other dancers for a bachelor party for our friend last month. Everything was outstanding and professional and fun. On fairly short notice, I asked for a special song to be played for the groom and they graciously agreed to do it and do it well. The groom has repeatedly thanked me for this, but thanks should go to Red Hot Annie and her dancers. The highlight of the night.
Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $795
Languages: English
Gig length: 3 - 90 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Available Upon Request
What to expect
Vaudezilla provides a clear creative lead and coordinated entertainment plan from initial conversation through performance.
Depending on the event, your booking may include:
Featured Entertainment
• Cabaret, showgirl, burlesque, fire, LED and specialty performances
• Gatsby, speakeasy, Hollywood, Parisian, holiday and themed entertainment
• Individual featured performers or compact entertainment moments
• Indoor, outdoor and venue-appropriate alternatives
Multi-Performer Entertainment
• Dancers, musicians, magicians and specialty artists
• Roaming characters and cocktail-hour entertainment
• Guest interaction and photo moments
• Coordinated entrances, performances and entertainment moments throughout the event
• Casts designed around a particular theme, environment or guest experience
Creative Production
• Entertainment concept and creative direction
• Casting and performer coordination
• Music, rehearsal and show-flow planning
• Entertainment timing across cocktails, dinner, program and after-party moments
• Coordination with planners, venues, AV teams and event-production partners
• Onsite entertainment management when included in the proposal
Every event does not need the same amount of production. We shape the recommendation around your audience, venue, timeline, goals and budget—from one excellent performer to a complete coordinated entertainment experience.
Your proposal will clearly identify the performers, entertainment format, timing, production support and technical requirements included in your booking.
About
Red Hot Annie is the creative director and executive producer behind Vaudezilla Entertainment, creating theatrical entertainment for corporate events, galas, holiday parties, brand activations, hospitality experiences and private celebrations.
With a background as a performer, Annie understands both sides of live entertainment: what creates a memorable moment for guests and what has to happen behind the scenes for that moment to work inside a real event.
Through Vaudezilla, clients can book one featured performer, a coordinated group of specialty artists, or a larger entertainment experience built around the room. Available talent can include dancers, cabaret and showgirl performers, fire and LED artists, musicians, magicians, immersive characters and specialty entertainers.
Vaudezilla’s approach begins with the event itself: who is gathering, what the occasion should feel like, how guests will move through the space, and when the energy should change.
From Gatsby and speakeasy entertainment to cinematic cabaret, holiday productions, interactive characters and custom concepts, Annie helps select the right performers, timing and structure so the entertainment feels like part of the occasion rather than something simply dropped into it.
Clients are welcome to request a specific type of performer or simply describe the event, venue, guest count and desired atmosphere. Vaudezilla can then recommend the strongest entertainment approach for the room and budget.
Additional booking notes
Technical and space requirements vary by the entertainment selected and are confirmed before booking.
Depending on the event, requirements may include:
• Appropriate performance space for the selected acts
• Professional music playback or coordination with house AV / DJ
• Private changing or holding space for performers
• Venue access for setup, sound check or technical preparation
• Appropriate ceiling height, floor surface and clearance for specialty acts
• Additional safety clearance and venue approval for fire performance
Fire performance is always subject to venue rules, local requirements and appropriate performance conditions. LED and non-fire alternatives are available when fire is not appropriate.
For multi-performer events and larger productions, Vaudezilla can coordinate entertainment timing, entrances, staging, music cues and technical requirements directly with the planner, venue or production team.
Setup and technical-check time are scheduled separately from actual performance time whenever appropriate.
Past booked events
September 2026
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Glenview, IL
May 2026
15
Friday
Prom/After Prom Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Lynwood, IL
April 2026
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
October 2025
03
Friday
Corporate Event
10:00pm - 12:30am (Sat)
•
Chicago, IL
August 2025
02
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Holland, MI
June 2025
26
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2025
27
Thursday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Chicago, IL
November 2024
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
October 2024
19
Saturday
House Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Bolingbrook, IL
August 2020
28
Friday
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Madison, WI
August 2019
25
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
March 2018
03
Saturday
Bachelor Party
10:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2017
09
Saturday
Dinner Party
9:30pm - 10:15pm
•
Naperville, IL
September 2016
03
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
10:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
August 2015
07
Friday
Bachelorette Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Elm Grove, WI
January 2015
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Cicero, IL
Team
Set list
Vaudezilla bookings are structured around entertainment moments rather than one fixed set list.
Arrival / Cocktail Hour
• Roaming characters or atmosphere performers
• Live music or specialty entertainment
• Interactive guest encounters and photo moments
Featured Performance
• Cabaret, showgirl, dance, fire, LED or specialty act
• Themed or custom performance
• Solo, duo or ensemble feature
Program Transitions
• Short entertainment moments between speeches, courses or event segments
• Music, movement, characters or interactive performance
• Coordinated entrances and reveals
Finale / After-Party
• High-impact featured performance
• Dance or specialty ensemble
• Fire or LED finale where appropriate
• Transition into dancing, celebration or nightlife
Every proposal is tailored to the event rather than forcing the evening into a preset show format.
Influences and inspiration
Vaudezilla draws inspiration from Chicago vaudeville, Parisian cabaret, classic showgirl traditions, jazz-age nightlife, immersive theater, film noir, vintage spectacle and contemporary experiential events.
The goal is not simply to recreate a historical style, but to use theatricality, character, movement, music and guest interaction to create entertainment that feels specific to the room and occasion.
Setup requirements
Requirements vary by entertainment selected. Performance space, sound, changing area, setup access and specialty-act requirements are confirmed in advance for each booking.
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