Chippendales Dancers’ Newest Act – Unionizing!
Lawrence Smoot | Published on 10/12/2024
Frequently described as “the Broadway of burlesque,” the Chippendales Dancers are famous for their high-production value and elaborate choreography. Now, saying “we need to have a world-class workplace – and that means fair pay, decent benefits, safety and accountability,” the all-male dance troupe is organizing with Actors’ Equity Association. Based out of the Rio — a hotel and casino in Las Vegas — the Chippendales say their wages and benefits are significantly worse than other entertainment acts in the city. A supermajority among the two-dozen or so cast members signed union authorization cards last week. Check out the LHF Newsletter here.