Ten years after filming season six of RuPaul's Drag Race, which she ultimately went on to win, the deliciously acerbic, certified drag superstar Bianca Del Rio is back on our screens (not that she ever left) in a new competition series, Drag Me To Dinner, created by gay power couple Neil Patrick Harris and David... Continue Reading →
Tonight's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15, which just aired on MTV, tackles the current wave of US state level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation—specifically bans on drag—in true Drag Race style, with the fabulous 1980s Rusical, Wigloose! The high energy parody musical, with some poignant moments, is set in the small town of West Bumtuck where... Continue Reading →
Following RuPaul's Instagram post on March 8th addressing the current wave of US state level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation—including bans on drag—tonight's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 airing on MTV at 8pm ET/PT, tackles the issue in true Drag Race style, with a fabulous 80s parody Rusical. "Wigloose" is set in the small town of... Continue Reading →
When a production has been running for as long as Chicago has—over 26 years on Broadway—there's an expectation that it might have become a dusty museum piece, but this one continues to razzle dazzle 'em eight shows a week. One element that helps to keep this Tony-winning revival so vital is its frequent cast changes... Continue Reading →
Fresh from another sold-out, joyful and triumphant transatlantic tour of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, actress, vocalist, and two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon is preparing to make her Broadway debut as Matron "Mama" Morton in the Tony-winning production of Chicago the musical. When the curtain rises on the opening night of her... Continue Reading →
As 2022 draws to a close, we ask some friends of The Queer Review, including prominent creators, performers, artists, and activists to share the LGBTQ+ culture or events that have sustained, stimulated, moved, inspired or brought them joy this year. We hope that you enjoy reading this eclectic selection of theatre, film, TV series, books,... Continue Reading →
When Jinkx Monsoon delivered the sublime seasonal ballad Looking at the Lights with her warm, delectably velvet tones to a sold-out Town Hall in New York on Friday night, staged with elegant simplicity, looking directly into the eyes of her visibly moved showgirl partner in crime, BenDeLaCreme, its mournful but uplifting lyrics felt especially poignant.... Continue Reading →
The Emmy & GLAAD Award-winning unscripted series We're Here, a certified The Queer Review favourite, returns to HBO tonight at 10pm ET/PT for its stunning third season. Continuing their journey across small-town USA, Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley head to Texas, Mississippi, Utah, New Jersey, and Florida, helping to unite... Continue Reading →
This may be her very first time at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but rest assured, Bianca Del Rio is taking it all in her stride. Having spent so much of the pandemic forced to stay at home, she’s all worked up and back doing what she does best - coming for everyone with her infamous... Continue Reading →
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the nominations for its 2022 Dorian TV Awards, with HBO's Hacks and Somebody Somewhere leading with five nods apiece, closely followed by Euphoria with four. Netflix's hit series Heartstopper gained three nominations for its first season, including Best LGBTQ show alongside Hacks, The Other Two, Our... Continue Reading →
