Drag Queen Of The Year

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Shaun Vadella

Docu-series stars drag icons Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix

2023 DRAG QUEEN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION AWARD CONTEST COMPETITION PAGEANT

TO TAKE PLACE LIVE IN-PERSON SUNDAY, MAY 14 AT THE MONTALBAN THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES

 

OUTtv, the leading LGBTQ+ streaming platform, has announced the premiere date for “Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition”, a new docu-series that goes behind the scenes of legendary drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix’s Drag Queen Of The Year contest. The new season will premiere on

Friday April 21, 2023 in the US.

 

“Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition”

follows renowned drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and her creative drag partner Lola

LeCroix as they put together their annual drag pageant to crown the Drag Queen Of

The Year. The docu-series provides a detailed look into the planning and creativity that

occurs backstage of drag competitions, and closely follows the duo as they come up

against challenges and setbacks, including a nightmare in tech rehearsals with just

hours until showtime. Contestants on the show include Andrew Barret Cox,

Bambi Banks-Couleé, Dvvsk, Militia Scunt, Neon Calypso, Ramona Slick and Twink

Trash.

 

Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix added: “Our goal with The Drag Queen of the

Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition is to provide a platform for Drag

artists who come from a variety of unique Drag perspectives. In a time where the

artform of Drag is under attack, amplifying queer voices is more important than ever,

and we’re looking forward to continuing this Pageant’s legacy. We’re grateful to all of

the incredible 2022 DQOY contestants, our crew behind the scenes, and to OUTtv and

Froot.tv who, through this series, will show the Pageant from all sides-- capturing the

stressful, chaotic, and ultimately inspirational essence of Drag Queen of the Year.”

 

Philip Webb, COO of OUTtv, said: “This show is every bit as chaotic and fun as its

name suggests – giving audiences a back stage pass to one of the most iconic

competitions in drag! In the face of bigoted and damaging legislation placed on drag

performances in the US, we’re proud to show the world the creativity, artistry, and

positivity of all forms of drag. There’s nobody more knowledgeable than Alaska and Lola

to show us the immense amount of hard work that goes into these events and to guide

us through the sea of glitter, wigs - and claws - which inevitably come out for the annual

pageant.”

 

The six-episode series is a Froot and OUTtv Original produced by PEG Productions.

The show will be available exclusively on the OUTtv Apple TV Channel, the OUTtv Roku Channel and OUTtv.com in the US; OUTtv linear, OUTtvGo.com and the OUTtv Amazon Prime Channel in Canada and FROOT.tv in the UK and Ireland a week later (April 29, 2023). 

 

And now, flying in the face of economic meltdown and a catastrophic political landscape, The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant  Competition Award Contest Competition is returning for its 5th^th incarnation on Sunday, May 14, 2023 live and in-person at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood.  Tickets are on-sale now HERE

 

This year’s Pageant features 8 stunning contestants, carefully selected by a mysterious panel of anonymous Drag Elders— this collection of outstanding Drag artists will compete for a chance to win a crown, a sash, a bouquet of very nice flowers, and a prestigious title.  Oh, and also $10,000 (via PayPal). 

 

Tickets: All in-person ticket holders will receive the Official DQOY 2023 Program at the pageant! Click HERE

All tickets include a $3 Montalban Theatre Restoration Fee.

$143 - Ultra Deluxe VIP Seating - Includes M&G Photo Opp with Alaska, Lola + DQOY 2023 Winner

$108 - Deluxe VIP Seating

$88 - Deluxe Seating

$68 - Optimum -Mezzanine Seating

$53 - Gallery - Balcony Seating

$43 - Gallery Side - Balcony Seating