RuPaul's Drag Race on Tour
Even beamed into people's living rooms through their TVs, RuPaul's Drag Race is one of the biggest and most fabulous shows on Earth — it was only a matter of time before its cavalcade of queens ended up in Las Vegas. Specifically, they took up residence at the Flamingo, in a room that for more than a decade hosted the Donny & Marie variety show. A far more colorful and extremely ambitious production, RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! involves big dance numbers, wild wardrobe changes, all-star catwalk crawls, vicious lip-sync battles and, well, a "bitch-slap" competition that calls for audience involvement. The mission is to make fans feel like they're in the middle of an interactive episode taping — a rotating cast of beloved queens previously seen on the show partakes in a series of challenges, performances and face-offs. The crowd determines a winner via the Clap-O-Meter, an outsize applause measurement device made to look like big lips and a giant tongue. The choreography comes from longtime Ru pal Jamal Sims (Step Up, the Oscars, live-action Aladdin) and is set to tunes previously heard on the series (think Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears) as well as new original music from RuPaul, producer Leland and Tom Campbell. Meanwhile, the vibrant and often delightfully absurd sets transport viewers to a veritable wonderland of neon sass.
RuPaul's Drag Race in Concert
RuPaul's Drag Race debuted on Logo TV in 2009 and became an instant hit. It didn't hurt that the show's host, mentor and head judge was already the most famous and beloved drag queen the world had ever known, but the series quickly demonstrated its power to captivate audiences of all backgrounds and launch incredibly colorful new stars. By the time it kicked off its 12th season in 2020, the reality competition series had been nominated for 23 Emmys and won nine, not to mention increased awareness and (rabid) appreciation of drag culture, as well as gifted unto the world such truly inspired queens as Trixie Mattel, Bianca Del Rio and Alaska Thunderf*ck 5000. In 2017, RuPaul's Drag Race leapt to VH1 and also off of the screen via the Werq the World tour. That larger-than-life spectacle proved to be a hit, running for years and also paving the way for RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! in Las Vegas, starring show alumni Yvie Oddly, Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Derrick Barry, the Pit Crew and many more.
INCREDIBLE!!! Shannel is the perfect queen to host this event and this show is just the epitome of top tier drag. All the queens were amazing, I truly don't know how they have that much charisma, uniqueness, nerve & talent after all these shows but they all shined. I had such a wonderful time! Loved loved this show.
I had such a great time! All the queens from all stars were there except plastique. The cast was amazing getting to see them in person was even better. It was really fun to see them wearing all the outfits costumes they had on drag race.!
We did the VIP package and all the queens were beautiful and kind and smelled good. Then we say front row and they remembered us and waved and winked during the show. I am a straight woman but Vanjie is so beautiful and talented she is making me question it all, lol. Everyone was amazing, the production was top notch and Shanel slayed as the host. The format was so cool, I could not have asked for a better experience.
I surprise my mom by taking her to the show for her birthday. What a night!!! We both enjoyed the show!! But the bonus was meeting and taking photos with Detox. Detox was so sweet. Love her!
This was SOOOOOO awesome to watch. All the queens were amazing, the production was impeccable and Shannel absolutely DOMINATED THE SHOW <3
Oh my gosh this show was so well put together and each number was fantastic! Well done! I hope they do this tour every year!
This girls knew how to werk! Best show hands down you won't be disappointed! Going to Vegas for years and this was my first show, glad yall popped my cherry 😘
Great show. Awesome venue. Never been to MGM before. Now looking at all future shows
Drag is what we all need right now! I absolutely loved Shannel as the host. I was little sad we missed Jorgeous due to her being sick. I hope she feels better. All of these women are true artists and all of their outfits looked better in person. I would recommend going to see these women live, they always put on a great show!
This show was amazing. Every single performer had something unique that they brought to the stage. Costumes were clearly high quality, very detailed, and fitted to perfection. We had the pleasure of meeting the Queens and they were all so lovely. Shannel did such an amazing job hosting. She kept the crowd excited and engaged. The dancers were also amazing. You could tell they were giving it their all If I could go back I would!
OMG I love the show. All the queens did what they had to do. It was up close and personal even for the people upstairs they knowledge them and they interact with the crowd, but they put on a show love I love it. I watch every RuPaul show I can watch From the beginning If you love, RuPaul, you love drag If you're not gay, the show is still for you Only thing I would like to say is, I would have loved to see more fabulous people in the audience dressed up, but the ones that was sitting by me Was fabulous. This is an experience,
This was an overall fun evening. Somewhat unorganized but the second act was much better. however, my overall impression was that it was a money grab
Well organized, great venue, entertaining. Some queens stood out more performance-wise, and were on it through out. Hoped for more energy from the rest. Better lighting could’ve elevated the show by much. Also regret not paying for the meet & greet, that would’ve made my evening, especially for Plastique. She was thee star!
Amazing show! The Queens were amazing- loved how they came out in the audience. what a show- loved season 9 all stars and these ladies are the best of the best!!
Definitely was expecting more of a drag show experience. The choreography was sub par. You could tell there was a lot of time when they were just trying to fill space and kill time. While the performances were great, it was the only good part of the show.
This was a fun show with the queens working very hard. Asia was a great host.
The show was fabulous. I was throughly entertained. The pace of the show was great. Will go to the next one.
I have gone to a lot of RuPaul’s and Voss Event Performances and the All Stars 9 cast was hands down the best one yet!!! These queens turned looks, lip synced like the champs they are and interacted with the audience more than any other queens before. You should not miss this show!!!
There is nothing like a Drag show, but when the big screen is brought to your front porch, well, its supposed to be better & well, I HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED. I love watching the Queens live their lives out loud.
The show was wonderful!! Especially since I found out I was sitting beside two guys from my home town! I love shows at the DPAC-never a bad seat.