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Drag Race Star Valentina Makes Broadway Debut
18 Jul
Summary
- Valentina, a Drag Race alum, joins The Rocky Horror Show.
- She is the first trans Mexican American in a principal cast.
- The show has been in continuous production for 52 years.
Valentina, a celebrated figure from RuPaul's Drag Race, is set to make her Broadway debut as Columbia in Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Her first performance is scheduled for July 21 at Studio 54. This casting is historic, as Valentina becomes the first trans Mexican American to hold a principal role in a Broadway production.
The acclaimed revival of The Rocky Horror Show also features a notable cast, including Luke Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Rachel Dratch as the Narrator. The musical itself boasts an impressive legacy, having been in continuous global production for 52 years since its 1973 London premiere. The film adaptation from 1975 remains the longest continuously running theatrical release in film history.
