DRAG: The Musical co-writer and former star Alaska Thunderf*ck will return to the role of Kitty Galloway next month at Off-Broadway's New World Stages.
The drag icon will begin performances February 8, succeeding Jimbo, the drag clown and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 8, who continues through February 7.
The production has also extended its run, with tickets now on sale through June 1. The musical opened at New World Stages October 21, 2024. Read the reviews here.
The current cast also features Nick Adams as Alexis Gillmore, Liisi LaFontaine as Dixie Coxworth, Eddie Korbich as Drunk Jerry, J. Elaine Marcos as Gloria Schmidt/Rita LaRitz, Jan Sport as Savannah St. James, Jujubee as The Tigress, Lagoona Bloo as Tuna Turner, Luxx Noir London as Popcorn, Nick Laughlin as Puss Puss DuBois, Remi Tuckman and Yair Keydar alternating in the role of ten-year-old Brendan Hutchinson, and Adam Pascal as the straight man Tom Hutchinson.
The ensemble includes Cameron Mitchell Bell, Peli Naomi Woods, Kodiak Thompson, Nicholas Kraft, and Teddy Wilson Jr.
Alaska wrote the musical alongside collaborators Tomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon. The show follows two rival drag bars, each fighting for survival while dealing with financial troubles. Spencer Liff is directing and choreographing.
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The production also features scenic design by Jason Sherwood, costume
design by Marco Marco, lighting design by Adam Honore, sound design by
Drew Levy, makeup design by Aurora Sexton, and projection design by
Aaron Rhyne. KGM Theatrical is general manager. Jennifer Rogers is
production stage manager, and Matthew Hermann is assistant stage
manager.
The producing team for the Off-Broadway bow includes Costanza, Scott Prisand, Matthew Weaver, Paolo & Jodie Coppola, Aron & Gabe Alves-Tomko, Nicholas Kaiser, Willette & Manny Klausner, Tristan Schukraft, Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Producer Entertainment Group, Jackie Huba, 1145 Ventures, Peter Crawford/Pieter Van Meeuwen, Bruce Robert Harris/Jack W. Batman, Drama Club, Concord Theatricals, Rob Kolson, Sarina Neer, Liesl Wilke, Daitch/Busch, and Liza Minnelli.
Tickets are available at DragTheMusical.com.