Meet the Cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Live in Las Vegas
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Las Vegas show is returning this week, with both new and returning cast members. Cast member Derrick Barry recently shared a poster showing the six queens taking the stage at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
The Cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Live in Las Vegas
Season 8’s Derrick Barry is one of two returning Drag Race stars who appeared in the Las Vegas show when it originally premiered in January 2020, along with Season 10’s Asia O’Hara. The show had to be put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it returned in 2021.
Two new queens are joining the cast this year — Season 10 winner Aquaria and Season 14 contestant Jorgeous. Meanwhile, Season 10 winner Jaida Essence Hall will be returning to the show. They’ll be joined by Season 9 and 10 star Eureka O’Hara.
Performances take place Thursday through Monday at 9:30 p.m., with tickets starting at $49. Shows return to the Flamingo on Thursday, January 19. Tickets are currently on sale for performances running through the end of the year.
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The Show Has Had Over 300 Performances
Broadway World shared some fun facts about the Drag Race Las Vegas show earlier this month. For example, there have been 360 performances since the show debuted three years ago. Cast member Asia O’Hara has 12 costume changes per show, adding up to over 4,000 in total.
There are also 20 wigs styled for each show, totaling over 7,000 wigs. The outlet also reports that queens from every season of Drag Race have appeared in the show, with the exception of Seasons 2 and 13. The most-represented season is 11, with five queens appearing.
A crew of 50 people makes the show happen each night. Are you excited about the new cast members joining the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
