Drag Queens, Drag Kings, and the Transgender Community

What is a Good Drag Queen Name?
Russell Russell

What is a Good Drag Queen Name?

What is a good drag queen name? Choosing a drag queen name is an important part of developing your drag persona. Your name is how fans and audiences will know you, so you want it to be meaningful, memorable, and perfectly suited to your character’s personal brand. Follow these tips to choose a name that dazzles.

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How to Become a Drag Queen or Drag King
Russell Russell

How to Become a Drag Queen or Drag King

These days many people want to try being a drag queen or king.  RuPaul’s Drag Race has had a major impact on mainstream culture and the acceptance of drag. Being a drag queen can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but there’s work to be done to get there. 

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Drag King and LGBTQ + Murray Hill
Russell Russell

Drag King and LGBTQ + Murray Hill

Drag King Murray Hill is the stage persona of Busby Murray Gallagher, a transgender entertainer and comedian hailing from New York City. This larger-than-life character is self-proclaimed as the "hardest-working middle-aged man in show business."

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Drag Queen Tara Bull at 54 Below!
Russell Russell

Drag Queen Tara Bull at 54 Below!

Tara Bull is an emerging NYC drag queen that began her journey in 2018. First performing at The Duplex then going on to host her own show, the self-titled “Tara Bull Show” at City Winery. Now she performs at 54 Below.

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Drag Queens: 10 FAQs about being a Drag Queen
Russell Russell

Drag Queens: 10 FAQs about being a Drag Queen

Questions about drag queens? We have answers about all things drag queen. 10 FAQs to help you understand drag. What is a drag queen? Are all drag queens gay? Find out the answers to those questions and more!

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NYC Drag Queen Paige Turner
Russell Russell

NYC Drag Queen Paige Turner

Paige Turner, known as the "Showbiz Spitfire," is a New York City drag queen known for her glamorous aesthetic and comedic cabaret performances. Her show "Drag Me to the 80's" is a popular sing-along mix tape of 80's hits and parodies.

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Drag King: An Exploration of the Art Form
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Drag King: An Exploration of the Art Form

Drag kings, historically associated with female performance artists embodying masculine personas, have evolved significantly in recent years. While rooted in the tradition of impersonating male figures, modern drag king performances have expanded to encompass a diverse range of gender expressions.

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What is the Difference Between a Drag Queen and a Transvestite?
Russell Dreher Russell Dreher

What is the Difference Between a Drag Queen and a Transvestite?

Drag queens and transvestites are often conflated, but there are important differences between these identities and communities that deserve understanding and respect. While both involve gender-nonconforming expression, the motivations and meanings behind that expression vary.

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