Justinas Jankevičius hosted Lithuanian burlesque show
Host Justinas Jankevičius took the microphone at a high-profile burlesque show in Lithuania, where the stage featured stunt performances and a live snake, Delfi reported.
The event drew a crowd of well-known figures from the Lithuanian entertainment industry. Among the guests in attendance were Valentina Kvaracijienė, Greta Jankevičė, and Lukas Svirplys.
Custom Costumes and Accessories From Around the World
Costumes and accessories for the production arrived from different parts of the world, with several pieces crafted to individual orders. A standout feature of the evening included giant ostrich and pheasant feather fans made especially for Morta Smit in Chicago.
The same artist who crafted feather fans for international burlesque star Dita von Teese designed the pieces. Smit debuted these exclusive fans on stage for the first time.
The stage looks also featured handmade jewelry from Italy, crowns from Paris, and Swarovski crystal-embroidered accessories from the United Kingdom.
Live Bigband Music and Choreography
A specially assembled bigband comprising professional musicians from Lithuania and Latvia accompanied the musical segment of the evening. This live music reinforced the classical cabaret atmosphere of the production.
Vocalist Augustė Vedrickaitė performed as a special guest, while Rokas Spalinskas delivered interpretations of Frank Sinatra songs.
Sixteen professional dancers contributed to the atmosphere after spending half a year preparing for the show. They completed intensive training focused on cabaret dance styling, wearing costumes created by Lithuanian designers specifically for the large-scale burlesque stage.
Champagne Glass Finale
The event culminated in a performance inside a giant champagne glass decorated with 100,000 crystals. Smit delivered her burlesque routine inside the illuminated glass, marking one of the most memorable moments of the entire event.
Who hosted the show and who performed
Who hosted the burlesque show?
Justinas Jankevičius hosted the event.
Where did the feather fans come from?
The giant ostrich and pheasant feather fans were made in Chicago by the same artist who created pieces for Dita von Teese.
Who performed the musical numbers?
A special bigband of Lithuanian and Latvian musicians provided live music, alongside guest vocalist Augustė Vedrickaitė and singer Rokas Spalinskas.
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