Arts & Entertainment VIDEO: New York Burlesque Festival By amNY Posted on September 22, 2013 Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Trav S.D. interviews Angie Pontani, Founder and Director of the New York Burlesque Festival. The festival is celebrating its 11th year, presenting more than 12o acts from around the world.