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.
Everything about this show was great. The venue was perfect. The cocktails were tasty. The merch line moved quickly. The show was AMAZING!! I do not have a single complaint or recommendation. Absolutely would recommend and am looking forward to going again.
Above and beyond what we expected.The best show we’ve ever been to.So much fun.We have never been to a show were you can tell the performers really love what they do and they just don’t want to stop entertaining.These girls are the best ever. Other performers should take a look at this show.All you queens were amazing we all love you.Cant wait to see you all again
This show was so fabulous. The ladies are so talented. It was so entertaining from beginning to end. I recommend everyone go out and see this amazing show.
It was late to start. The most irritating part was the security. That kept walking in front of me during the show. Unnecessary walking back and forth. For no reason. Place a security detail in an area. Like other venues and stop walking in front of people trying to watch a live show.
The show was absolutely fantastic! I enjoyed every minute. All of the Queens were fierce. Shannel was an excellent MC. The show was energetic and never lagged. The only small problem, was that the merch line was too long and there weren’t enough people selling. Even though I didn’t get the shirt I wanted, it did not detract from the show.
I liveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed
The show was very entertaining, beautiful fashion, professional looks and the host was awesome!
Drag Race was a Fantastic Show but the Meet and Greet part was nothing more than and picture for $80. You don’t meet them really and you hardly greet them.
Drag at its best! This was definitely All Stars they were absolutely stunning!!!
What a show! Want to see uniqueness, nerve and talent? These drag queens have it.
Fantastic show! Things ran a little late as there were some technical difficulties, but the queens were amazing and talented and funny.
Such a privilege to be the first stop on the tour. The queens all did so well and so much talent. Crowd work was great and the 30 second outfit changes were so impressive. Highly recommend
The show was super disappointing. There were too many errors in the production and more than half of the first half of the show was the crowd participation program. When the Queens actually got to perform it was amazing!
The show was amazing and so fun. The crowd was great, fun polite and kind. I have never been to a show like this but had so much fun. The performers we fantastic. I a straight but it didn’t matter at all. They were so great and can’t wait for them to come back for more fun
It was a very fun time to see the queens do their lip syncs and getting the audience to participate in them I really created and exciting and comedic experience. Would definitely recommend.
Rupaul’s Drag Race was hands down the best show in Vegas!
An excellent show. They really delivered and preformed an incredible show. Very similar, but in a live format, of the TV show.
So good! If you want to interact with the cast, you want to sit on the front rows (row 7 or lower) or on the tables at the ends. I wish I had booked the closer seats because I wanted to talk to the queens and the pit crew. I still had a lot of fun!!!!
The show was much better than expected! The sets were full on! Music and dancing kept me completely engaged through. Costumes were outstanding! Lawrence Chaney!!!! Yesssss!
RuPaul’s Drag Race Live was so entertaining! I am a fan of the show and it did not disappoint. My husband doesn’t watch the show and was a little wary but loved the comedy, the dancing, the music, the fun. Don’t walk, run to get tickets to this baudy, fabulous Vegas show.