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.
My daughter and I very much enjoyed the show!! The Queens and the pit crew were all energetic and entertaining. It was well worth attending!! I would highly recommend RuPaul's Drag Race!!
Wow … Big drag race fan , but these Queens knocked it out of the park !!! Choreography was amazing … Shannell was the ultimate hostess… Thanks for a great night
I love drag shows and the ladies of RuPaul’s race. I love RuPaul and it is on my bucket list to see RuPaul and the ladies at some point in my life. I finally had a chance to buy tickets (I am a teacher, I do not make much) and I was so excited. Well, I got so see some of my Favorite Ladies Vanjie as being one of them. Sadly I have still yet to see RuPaul. Still on my bucket list. Love the show it was fantabulous!!
The show was very well done saw it twice and both shows were great, Chanel as the MC was amazing. Plastique and Vangie were the best. In Dallas and Houston. What great nights.
My first drag was a slay. I was very demure to buy tickets the last minute 😭😭but it was worth it
So much talent and entertainment packed into this amazing show
My daughter and I have watched Drag Race together for years. This show was perfect for Drag Race lovers. Shannel was such an amazing host. I felt like we got so much more of her personality than we saw on TV. All the musical numbers were great, fashion was on point, and every queen was legit hilarious
This show was easily the best part of my trip!! The queens are incredible and energy is fantastic. A MUST SEE!
Awesome show.. roxxxy..shanel..angeria..plastique..jorgeous.. and vanjie. A great combo!
The show was great, very similar to the TV show but you get to see the real ladies, everything was great until they started to talk politics (towards the end) and whom to vote for and why... I didn't pay for politics speak if I wanted to see anything about politics I would open the TV... not sure about others but that's ruined the experience for me.
We need more shows like this! The love and positivity spread from the performers to the audience was incredible and it created such an amazing vibe during the whole show.
It was amazing. This live show really lived up to the expectations I had for it. The queens interacted with the crowed, they had great energy and gave us an amazing performance!
My daughter and I enjoy watching RuPaul on TV and were thrilled to be able to watch the All Stars Show Live. The experience far exceeded our expectations! The performances were masterful. The performers were true artists, extremely entertaining, and highly professional (with extraordinary choreography, beautiful costume changes, and fantastic stages). They slayed!
It was fun and fantastic. They sang and danced and even walked through the crowd and talked to people. My daughter and I have the best time ever. I would gladly go again.
This was such a an amazing experience for any Drag Race fan.
Was a great show! Almost 3 hours (with intermission). The girls didn’t disappoint.
Had a great time with my mom!! Will always be a fan ❤️
Great show full of action packed energy never a dull moment. Can hardly wait for the next one that comes through.🫦✨️🌈✨️🦄🪽
Season 9 queens were on stage and looked beautiful, only Gothic was missing. The segment where they took three people from the audience was extremely painful to watch, it was amateurish. There were not enough skits with the queens in them. The break was a life saver. It was not up to my expectations, and I spent a lot of money on food/drink/parking....got home and was sad...But, of course I LUV MAMMA RU.
I was a little sad that Ru herself wasn’t there but the queens that were there put on one of the best shows I’ve ever been to in my life!!! They were so engaged with the audience and really seemed so happy and appreciative to be putting on a show for us! I would definitely go to the next live show they have!