Drag: The Musical is an Off-Broadway musical with music, lyrics and book by Tomas Costanza, Ash Gordon, and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 2 Alaska Thunderfuck.
Background Drag: The Musical was originally released as a concept album written by Alaska Thunderfuck, Tomas Costanza, and Ash Gordon. In May 2022, Drag: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) was released, and featured Alaska Thunderfuck, Bob the Drag Queen, Divina de Campo, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Lagoona Bloo, Peppermint, Monét X Change, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, and Nick Adams.
Productions
Los Angeles (2022–2024) A workshop version of the show was held in June 2022. The first official run started at the Bourbon Room on Hollywood Boulevard in September 2022, concluding the following month. In March 2024, they returned for a two-week run.
Off-Broadway (2024–2025) On October 21, 2024, Drag: The Musical debuted Off-Broadway at the New World Stages. Liza Minnelli was announced as a producer ahead of the premiere, and was featured in an audio prologue. While the show generally received positive reviews from the critics, TheWrap and New York Theater Guide noted that the ending was unsatisfying, and that the show could trim the fluff. They ended the run on April 27, 2025.
Casts Character Los Angeles 2022 Off-Broadway 2024 Kitty Galloway Alaska ThunderfuckJimbo Alexis Gillmore Nick Adams Tom Hutchinson Joey McIntyreAdam Pascal Drunk Jerry Jamie Torcellini Eddie Korbich Gloria Schmidt J. Elaine Marcos Rita LaRitz Savannah St. James Jan Sport The Tigress Jujubee Tuna Turner Lagoona Bloo Dixie CoxworthAlysha Deslorieux Britney Campbell Bre JacksonLiisi LaFontaine Popcorn Jackie Cox Manila Luzon Luxx Noir LondonPuss Puss DuBoisNick LaughlinBrendan HutchinsonKayden KoshelevRemi Tuckman & Yair KeydarSwingsKodiak Thompson, Cameron Mitchell Bell, Adrian VillegasEnsemble Teddy Wilson Jr, Christine Shepard, Kodiak Thompson, Nicholas Kraft, Peli Woods
Notable replacements Gloria Schmidt: Lisa Helmi Johanson Dixie Coxworth: Tamika Lawrence Brendan Hutchinson: Beau Coddou and Dylan Patterson
Studio cast recording (2022)
Drag: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording) is a concept album written by Alaska Thunderfuck, Ash Gordon, and Tomas Costanza, and is the source material for Drag: The Musical. It was released on May 13, 2022, by PEG Records, Killingsworth Recording Company, Craft Recordings, and Concord Theatricals. The album features a large ensemble cast including Alaska Thunderfuck, Bob the Drag Queen, Divina de Campo, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Lagoona Bloo, Peppermint, Monét X Change, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, and Nick Adams. "Drag Is Expensive" was released as a single on May 5, 2022.
Track listing
Awards and nominations Los Angeles production Year Award Category Result2023Queerty AwardsLive Theater rowspan="1"
New York production Year Award Category Nominee Result2025Queerty AwardsLive Theater rowspan="2"GLAAD Media AwardsSpecial RecognitionLucille Lortel AwardsOutstanding MusicalOutstanding ChoreographerSpencer LiffOutstanding Lead Performer in a MusicalAlaska ThunderfuckOutstanding Featured Performer in a MusicalJujubeeEddie KorbichOutstanding Costume DesignMarco Marco Drama League AwardsOutstanding Production of a Musical Distinguished Performance Alaska Thunderfuck Outer Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding New Off-Broadway Musical Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Nick Adams Alaska Thunderfuck Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Eddie Korbich J. Elaine Marcos Dorian AwardOutstanding LGBTQ Off-Broadway ProductionOutstanding Lead Performance in an Off-Broadway ProductionAlaska ThunderfuckJujubee
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