NewsDrag Musical Comedy Pageant Closes Off-BroadwayThe Off-Broadway revival of the Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant, which opened July 14 after previews that began June 29, ends its run Oct. 26 at the Davenport Theatre (354 W. 45th Street).
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Adam Hetrick
October 26, 2014
Nick Cearley
Photo by Jenny Anderson
Directed by Matt Lenz, the production features contestants Nick Cearley (The Skivvies), Nic Cory (Signs of Life), Alex Ringler (West Side Story), Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu), Seth Tucker (Our Kiki) and Curtis Wiley (Motown), with Drama Desk nominee John Bolton(A Christmas Story, Titanic) as the host.
Pageant celebrates its final performance with special guests, including Miss America 2015 winner Kira Kazantsev (Miss New York) and other Miss America 2015 finalists.
A cast album will be recorded by Jay Records.
Here's how it's billed: "Like every beauty pageant you've seen before, Pageant features contestants desperately vying for a glittering tiara. With swimsuit, talent, and evening gown competitions – the show includes both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Unlike some beauty pageants you've seen before, the female contestants are all played by men. And the audience gets to select the winner each night. Filled with excitement and suspense, but first and foremost, beauty. Let the beauty begin!"
Pageant, which premiered Off-Broadway in 1991 at the Blue Angel, is written by two-time Tony nominee Russell (Side Show) and Kelly, with music by Evans. It was conceived by Robert Longbottom (Side Show).
The production has choreography by Shea Sullivan, music supervision by Mark Hartman, scenic design by Paul Tate DePoo III, costumes by Stephen Yearick, lighting by Paul Miller, sound by David Sanderson and casting by Duncan Stewart and Company. Music direction is by Micah Young.
Pageant is produced by SAS Productions, Kitty Potapow, Drew Desky and Michelle R. Rogers. ABS Productions serves as executive producer.
For tickets visit Telecharge.com or phone (212) 239-6200.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Girls! The Contestants of Off-Broadway's Drag Musical Pageant Share Their Inspirations, Beauty Tips and More!
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Girls! The Contestants of Off-Broadway's Drag Musical Pageant Share Their Inspirations, Beauty Tips and More!
The Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant, which opened July 14 after previews that began June 29, recently extended through Sept. 21 at the Davenport Theatre. Meet the girls and get on down to the show to vote for your favorite!
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ALEX RINGLER Name: Miss Texas, Catherine Roberta “Kitty-Bob” Ames Hometown: Houston, Texas Special Talent: Tap-dancin', jump-ropin', sharp-shootin', and general pageant expertise.
Monica Simoes
Favorite Beauty Tip: Before you leave the house, take an extra minute to look in the mirror and ask yourself, "What's wrong or bad about my face?" Then do your best to cover it up! And if you can't cover it up, just have an indoor day!
Monica Simoes
Monica Simoes
NICK CEARLEY Name: Miss Great Plains, Bonnie Louise Cutlett Hometown: Keokuk, Iowa Special Talent: A self-written dramatic monologue Favorite Beauty Tip: Less is more.
Monica Simoes
Person Who Inspires You the Most: My Mom. Favorite Quote: You sing "America the Beautiful" even as you make me "America the Ugly."
CURTIS WILEY Name: Miss Bible Belt, Ruth Anne Ruth Hometown: I am from God's country - the great state of Oklahoma. Special Talent: Saving souls! And doing the righteous work of the Lord.
Monica Simoes
Favorite Beauty Tip: Each evening before bed I cover my body, head to toe, in the blessed oil of the Lord. The oil not only anoints my spirit, it gives me a dewy-fresh face! Also, I advise all God's children to pray for beauty. He will answer!
Monica Simoes
Person Who Inspires You the Most: I am most inspired by Mary, who gave birth to King Jesus. Mary was truly doing the Lord's work! Amen!
Favorite Quote: "Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich!"
Monica Simoes
MARTY THOMAS Name: Miss Deep South, Laurinda Summerford Hometown: Valdosta, Georgia Special Talent: Ventriloquism and 30 minute lips in only 18 minutes.
Monica Simoes
Favorite Beauty Tip: Two hours every morning really helps bring out your natural beauty. #wokeuplikethis #nofilter
Monica Simoes
Person Who Inspires You the Most: Paula Dean and Suzanne Sugarbaker, it's a photo finish. Favorite Quote: "And your new Miss Glamouresse 2014 is...Laurinda Summerford, Miss Deep South." -Frankie Cavalier
Monica Simoes
SETH TUCKER Name: Miss West Coast, Karma Quinn Hometown: Anaheim, California (Happily born down the street from the happiest place on earth lol, jk, but really tho)
Monica Simoes
Special Talent: I can do this thing with my legs behind…oh, do you mean my Pageant talent? Favorite Beauty Tip: Glitter, glitter, glitter. Eyeshadow- Glitter, Blush- Glitter Favorite movie- "Glitter"
Monica Simoes
Person Who Inspires You the Most: Def the Dolly Llama (sp?). I for sure look up to anyone who can be so spiritual and at peace with the world and also write 9 to 5. Favorite Quote: "Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma Chameleon."
Monica Simoes
NIC CORY Name: Miss Industrial Northeast, Consuela Manuela Rafaela López Hometown: Bayonne, NJ, by way of Havana. Special Talent: Accordión. And curling hair.
Monica Simoes
Favorite Beauty Tip: Tabasco Sauce. Person Who Inspires You The Most: I have three: Jennifer Lopez, Joan of Arc and Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Monica Simoes
Favorite Quote: 'There's a she-wolf in the closet. Open up and set it free. There's a she-wolf in your closet. Let it out so it can breathe.' - Shakira
