'Drag: The Musical' to close off Broadway

The show opened at New World Stages in October 2024 and features numerous stars of RuPaul's Drag Race alongside local queens and veteran theatre actors.

Drag: The Musical has set its Off-Broadway closing date, playing its final performance at New World Stages on April 27. At the time of closing, the show will have played 239 total performances since its opening in fall 2024.

Drag: The Musical follows two drag queens who operate rival nightclubs across the street. When both their clubs end up in jeopardy of closing, they have to fight wig, tooth, and nail for survival.

"Drag: The Musical has everything that a musical could want: big numbers, big wigs, loveable characters, and a lot of heart," our critic raved.

"From the moment we opened our doors at New World Stages, Drag: The Musical has been a celebration of community, self-expression, and unapologetic joy," the producers of the show said in a joint statement. "The love and enthusiasm from audiences, critics, and the incredible talent on and off stage have made this journey unforgettable. While our time in New York is coming to a close, this is just the beginning for Drag. The wigs have been fluffed, the heels have been raised, and the world is ready for more! Stay tuned — because honey, we’re not done yet."

Drag: The Musical has announced plans for a London production, but no details have been shared.

The cast of Drag: The Musical off Broadway features Alaska Thunderfuck as Kitty Galloway, Nick Adams as Alexis Gillmore, Lisa Helmi Johanson as Gloria Schmidt/Rita LaRitz, Eddie Korbich as Drunk Jerry, 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 as Brendan Hutchinson, and Adam Pascal as Tom Hutchinson. Additionally, Tamika Lawrence joins the cast on March 3 as Dixie Coxworth.

Drag: The Musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Thunderfuck, Tomas Costanza, and Ashley Gordon.

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Photo credit: Drag: The Musical off Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)