LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque - the Fundraiser

Sean McDermott, front, and other dancers perform “Firehouse”, choreographed by Lee Martino, one of many acts during the AIDS fundraiser LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Choreographer Travis Payne, center with red swimsuit, performs with other dancers during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Models advertising an alcoholic beverage wear more paint, less clothing during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch, at right in feathered-rimmed hat, awaits his call to the stage with other artists before performing during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Storm Lee, left, sings with dancers during an act called “Sky Bar,” which was performed as part of the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Dancers perform during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Dancers perform -- and sometimes disrobe -- during LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Dancers perform during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Burlesque artists Ayesha Orange, left, and Dominique Kelley share a laugh backstage before performing in the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan performs with the cast of Logo network TV series “Sordid Lives” during the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

A dancer shows off a size 13 shoe backstage before performing in the LA Sunset Strip Dance Music Comedy Burlesque.  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)