Off-Broadway's DRAG: The Musical is getting some new cast members as it continues its run at New World Stages, where the show opened October 21, 2024. The show is currently led by RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Jimbo as Kitty Galloway, with original star and show co-creator Alaska Thunderf*ck set to return to the role beginning February 8, as previously announced.
Beginning February 26, Tamika Lawrence will succeed Liisi LaFontaine as Dixie Coxworth. Lisa Helmi Johanson will step in for J. Elaine Marcos as Gloria Schmidt/Rita LaRitz Febraury 17-March 24.
Along with Jimbo, LaFontaine, and Johanson, the current cast features Nick Adams as Alexis Gillmore, 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 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.
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.
