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Drag Superstar Onya Nurve Returns Home for Stark Pride
13 Jun
Summary
- Onya Nurve, winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' in 2025, performs June 13.
- The event is at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton for Stark Pride.
- Woody, a Perry High graduate, feels honored to return to her roots.
Justin Woody, known as drag superstar Onya Nurve, will headline the Stark Pride Festival on June 13 at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. The 2025 "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner, who graduated from Perry High School, will perform her song "In and Out" with fellow drag performer Kardi Redd Diamond. Woody expressed immense honor and excitement to perform in her hometown, where many family members will see her perform for the first time.
Woody's journey to stardom began on local stages, including Perry High School and the Players Guild Theatre, honing her acting skills before her national success. Since winning "RuPaul's Drag Race," she has toured nationally, appeared in Las Vegas, hosted a show, and even threw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game. Woody sees drag as a culmination of her lifelong passion for theater and art, emphasizing self-belief and dreaming big.
She fondly recalls her early theater experiences, crediting them with developing her performance capabilities. Woody aims to spread love and positivity, advocating for community building within the LGBTQ+ sphere, stating, "we are stronger together." She looks forward to connecting with fans at Stark Pride, encouraging selfies and interaction, and expressing a desire to one day perform on Broadway.
