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Amaris The Valkyrie began doing drag as a way to step into the spotlight she’d always dreamed of. It quickly became both an outlet for creative expression and a source of empowerment, helping her gain confidence and fully embrace her authentic self. Read her full story. #connecticutdrag
From open stage to joining a legendary drag family: The evolution of Amaris The Valkyrie - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – Amaris The Valkyrie has been performing in drag for just over two years, first stepping onto the stage in May 2023. Her debut took place at Wacky Wednesday, a show hosted by Frankie...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Amaris The Valkyrie began doing drag as a way to step into the spotlight she’d always dreamed of. It quickly became both an outlet for creative expression and a source of empowerment, helping her gain confidence and fully embrace her authentic self. Read her full story. #connecticutdrag
Summer Orlando has spent 8 years bringing the 1993 classic Hocus Pocus to life on stage. Her hit show, Hocus Pocus Live, is a full-length parody mixing live singing, comedy, and a touch of magic. This year, Summer Orlando returned to the Palace Theater for their biggest show yet.
Summer Orlando brings magic back to Waterbury: Hocus Pocus Live enchants audiences at the Palace Theater for a second year - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT – Connecticut’s own Summer Orlando has spent the past eight years bringing the magic of the 1993 movie classic Hocus Pocus to life on stage. Her hit productio...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Summer Orlando has spent 8 years bringing the 1993 classic Hocus Pocus to life on stage. Her hit show, Hocus Pocus Live, is a full-length parody mixing live singing, comedy, and a touch of magic. This year, Summer Orlando returned to the Palace Theater for their biggest show yet.
When you go to a drag show, you usually expect fierce looks, sharp lip‑syncs, and maybe a touch of burlesque. But last Friday in Hartford, CabaRestle added something completely unexpected to the mix: professional wrestling. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
When drag takes the ring: CabaRestle combines performance, live music, and wrestling at Dead Language Beer Project in Hartford - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – When you go to a drag show, you usually expect fierce looks, sharp lip‑syncs, and maybe a touch of burlesque. But last Friday at Dead Language Beer Project i...
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October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
When you go to a drag show, you usually expect fierce looks, sharp lip‑syncs, and maybe a touch of burlesque. But last Friday in Hartford, CabaRestle added something completely unexpected to the mix: professional wrestling. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
The third annual Mx. Toxic competition made its return to Hartford’s beloved drag hotspot, Chez Est. Six talented performers from Connecticut and Massachusetts took the stage, showcasing the best of the region’s alternative drag scene and ultimately crowning a new Mx. Toxic. Read the full story.
The art of alternative drag is celebrated at Chez Est as a new winner is crowned Mx. Toxic 2025 - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – The third annual Mx. Toxic competition returned to Hartford’s drag haven, Chez Est. Six competitors from Connecticut and Massachusetts participated, offering ...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The third annual Mx. Toxic competition made its return to Hartford’s beloved drag hotspot, Chez Est. Six talented performers from Connecticut and Massachusetts took the stage, showcasing the best of the region’s alternative drag scene and ultimately crowning a new Mx. Toxic. Read the full story.
It’s been one year today since the Connecticut drag community said goodbye to Bubblicious (Tia Lynn Waters), and her absence is still deeply felt. Hear from those who knew and loved her best and share your own memories of the late icon. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Remembering Bubblicious: One year since the loss of a Black trans icon, drag legend, and human rights advocate - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – It’s been a year today since the Connecticut drag community said goodbye to Bubblicious (Tia Lynn Waters), and her presence is still deeply missed. For nearly three decades, she lit...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It’s been one year today since the Connecticut drag community said goodbye to Bubblicious (Tia Lynn Waters), and her absence is still deeply felt. Hear from those who knew and loved her best and share your own memories of the late icon. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
This year’s spooky season extends into Saturday, November 1st, with Lucy’s Halloween Hangover in New London. Lucy Cigarettes will host a cast of musical artists and drag performers to celebrate all things ghoulish. Read the full press release. #connecticutdrag
Lucy’s Halloween Hangover set to kick off November with a spooky showcase of queer music and drag performance in New London - ConnecticutDrag.com
Paid Press Release By Lucy Cigarettes – NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT – This year’s spooky season extends into Saturday, November 1st, with Lucy’s Halloween Hangover at 33 Golden Street in New London, CT. L...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This year’s spooky season extends into Saturday, November 1st, with Lucy’s Halloween Hangover in New London. Lucy Cigarettes will host a cast of musical artists and drag performers to celebrate all things ghoulish. Read the full press release. #connecticutdrag
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!!! Check out 'Down to Clown' by Enigma Jones. Go visit the LOCAL MUSIC page at ConnecticutDrag.com for all the ways to listen or download Enigma's new song as well as a long list of other CT artists.
Song Title: Down to Clown
Artist: Enigma Jones
Song Title: Down to Clown
Artist: Enigma Jones
October 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!!! Check out 'Down to Clown' by Enigma Jones. Go visit the LOCAL MUSIC page at ConnecticutDrag.com for all the ways to listen or download Enigma's new song as well as a long list of other CT artists.
Song Title: Down to Clown
Artist: Enigma Jones
Song Title: Down to Clown
Artist: Enigma Jones
Hartford’s iconic Chez Est celebrated its 49th anniversary with a night worthy of its legacy. The packed crowd was electric as RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Vanessa Vanjie Mateo took the stage, joined by a surprise guest performance from one of Connecticut’s own. Read the full story.
RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favorite Vanessa Vanjie Mateo joins Chez Est for their 49th anniversary celebration and a surprise guest - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – The Chez Est in Hartford marked its 49th anniversary with a celebration that lived up to its legendary status. The crowd was buzzing as RuPaul’s Drag Race s...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hartford’s iconic Chez Est celebrated its 49th anniversary with a night worthy of its legacy. The packed crowd was electric as RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Vanessa Vanjie Mateo took the stage, joined by a surprise guest performance from one of Connecticut’s own. Read the full story.
Congratulations to Lexxi Pro, this year’s ConnecticutDrag.com Person of the Year, voted by YOU, our incredible readers! We sincerely thank everyone for your consistent participation and enthusiasm.
October 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations to Lexxi Pro, this year’s ConnecticutDrag.com Person of the Year, voted by YOU, our incredible readers! We sincerely thank everyone for your consistent participation and enthusiasm.
Drag Duel is back, and season three is about to hit full swing! Connecticut has been making its mark on Drag Duel since the very beginning and this season two Connecticut contestants returned, one as judge, one as competitor! Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Global online competition Drag Duel season three kicks off with two Connecticut contestants returning, one as judge, one as competitor - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – Drag Duel is back, and season three is about to hit full swing. If you haven’t watched the series yet, now’s the time to catch up. The online drag competition takes inspiration from...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Drag Duel is back, and season three is about to hit full swing! Connecticut has been making its mark on Drag Duel since the very beginning and this season two Connecticut contestants returned, one as judge, one as competitor! Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
The BUTT TOOT KING tour, featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King, three standout queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, has been making waves across the nation this October, having made their second stop right here in Connecticut.
The BUTT TOOT KING tour lights up Connecticut with camp, quirk, and heart at The Webster, hosted by a local favorite - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – The BUTT TOOT KING tour, featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King, three standout queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, has been making waves...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The BUTT TOOT KING tour, featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King, three standout queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, has been making waves across the nation this October, having made their second stop right here in Connecticut.
The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik brought an unforgettable night to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, as RuPaul’s Drag Race icons Violet Chachki and Gottmik went head-to-head in a dazzling display of drag that also gave hometown talent a chance to shine.
RuPaul’s Drag Race icons Violet Chachki and Gottmik bring The Knockout Tour to Foxwoods, spotlighting two local drag stars - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – MASHANTUCKET, CONNECTICUT – The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik brought an unforgettable night to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, as RuPaul’s Drag Race icons V...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik brought an unforgettable night to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, as RuPaul’s Drag Race icons Violet Chachki and Gottmik went head-to-head in a dazzling display of drag that also gave hometown talent a chance to shine.
When Klits Jenner steps onto a stage, she brings her heart, her humor, and a story years in the making. From her early nights as a club kid to becoming a standout performer in CT’s drag scene, Klits has transformed her passion into a career. Read her full story.
From club kid to Connecticut’s stage: A look inside Klits Jenner’s drag journey - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – When Klits Jenner steps onto a stage, she brings more than just a costume or a routine, she brings her heart, her humor, and a story years in the making. From her early nights as a ...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
When Klits Jenner steps onto a stage, she brings her heart, her humor, and a story years in the making. From her early nights as a club kid to becoming a standout performer in CT’s drag scene, Klits has transformed her passion into a career. Read her full story.
Following the Hartford Pride celebration, drag fans flocked to Chez Est for the official after party, which featured headliner Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The cast also included a lineup of local drag icons. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Hartford Pride’s official after party at Chez Est comes alive with drag star Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul's Drag Race - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – On Saturday, September 13, Hartford Pride hosted its annual celebration on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford. Several local drag performers took the stage, in...
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October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Following the Hartford Pride celebration, drag fans flocked to Chez Est for the official after party, which featured headliner Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The cast also included a lineup of local drag icons. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Downtown Hartford came alive as music filled the air and rainbow flags lined Trumbull Street for the 2025 Hartford Pride Festival. The annual event brought together thousands of people to celebrate love, identity, community and drag in the heart of the capital city. Read the full story.
Drag, community, and celebration took center stage as The Health Collective assumes leadership of Hartford Pride - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Downtown Hartford came alive as music filled the air and rainbow flags lined Trumbull Street for the 2025 Hartford Pride Festival. The annual event brought t...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Downtown Hartford came alive as music filled the air and rainbow flags lined Trumbull Street for the 2025 Hartford Pride Festival. The annual event brought together thousands of people to celebrate love, identity, community and drag in the heart of the capital city. Read the full story.
From her bedroom to stages in New York and Puerto Rico, Sapphire Bills has built a drag career defined by ambition and artistry. What began as a love for makeup and fashion grew into a path of performance, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. Read her full story.
From bedroom queen to stage star: How Sapphire Bills became a gem in Connecticut’s drag scene - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – From the privacy of her bedroom to the stages of New York and Puerto Rico, Sapphire Bills has carved a path in drag defined by ambition, artistry, and resilience. What began as a pa...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
From her bedroom to stages in New York and Puerto Rico, Sapphire Bills has built a drag career defined by ambition and artistry. What began as a love for makeup and fashion grew into a path of performance, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. Read her full story.
Real Art Ways in Hartford celebrated drag with a one-night show featuring four dynamic performers. Paired with Ezra Moth’s immersive eco-art installation, the event explored the intersection of biology, queerness, and performance through nature-inspired acts. Read the full story.
Real Art Ways in Hartford blended drag, nature, and imagination in a night of living art - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Real Art Ways celebrated the artistry and imagination of drag with Megafauna: A Selection of Biomimetic Drag, a one-night performance event that brought toge...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Real Art Ways in Hartford celebrated drag with a one-night show featuring four dynamic performers. Paired with Ezra Moth’s immersive eco-art installation, the event explored the intersection of biology, queerness, and performance through nature-inspired acts. Read the full story.
VOTING BEGINS ON TUESDAY! VOTE for ConnecticutDrag.com Person of the Year 2025! The nominees were not selected by us, they were chosen by YOU, based on your activity as readers. We have pinpointed the TOP 5 most read exclusive interviews by YOU, during our second year!
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
VOTING BEGINS ON TUESDAY! VOTE for ConnecticutDrag.com Person of the Year 2025! The nominees were not selected by us, they were chosen by YOU, based on your activity as readers. We have pinpointed the TOP 5 most read exclusive interviews by YOU, during our second year!
Amanda Tori Meating from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 is coming to Connecticut! Featuring our very own Loosey LaDuca from RuPaul's Drag Race season 15!
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October 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Amanda Tori Meating from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 is coming to Connecticut! Featuring our very own Loosey LaDuca from RuPaul's Drag Race season 15!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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Lady Tatiana is more than an icon of Connecticut’s drag scene, she is a legendary force in the art of drag. For three decades, she has paved the way as a trailblazer, mentor, and advocate, tirelessly uplifting Latin, trans, and queer communities along the way. Read her full story.
Queen Mother: Lady Tatiana’s three decades in the art of drag as trailblazer, mentor, and advocate - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – Lady Tatiana is not only an icon of the Connecticut drag scene but a legendary figure in drag as a whole. For more than three decades, she has carved a path as a trailblazer, mentor...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Lady Tatiana is more than an icon of Connecticut’s drag scene, she is a legendary force in the art of drag. For three decades, she has paved the way as a trailblazer, mentor, and advocate, tirelessly uplifting Latin, trans, and queer communities along the way. Read her full story.
Summer Orlando has returned to the stage with her theatrical parody Hocus Pocus Live, a production inspired by the classic film. Now in its eighth year, the show is returning with a refreshed cast and a production that promises to be larger than ever.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Summer Orlando has returned to the stage with her theatrical parody Hocus Pocus Live, a production inspired by the classic film. Now in its eighth year, the show is returning with a refreshed cast and a production that promises to be larger than ever.
Chez Est hosted its third annual Mx. Chez Comedy Legend pageant, filling the night with camp, comedy, and unforgettable drag. The audience was treated to outrageous performances from some of Connecticut’s favorite queens. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Laughter reigns supreme as a new Mx. Chez Comedy Legend takes the crown at Chez Est - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – On Saturday, August 30, Chez Est in Hartford hosted its third annual Mx. Chez Comedy Legend pageant. The night celebrated campy and comedic drag, and the audi...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Chez Est hosted its third annual Mx. Chez Comedy Legend pageant, filling the night with camp, comedy, and unforgettable drag. The audience was treated to outrageous performances from some of Connecticut’s favorite queens. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Happy Pride! We are at Hartford Pride today! Stop by and say hello. We have Pride flags, t-shirts, socks, bandanas, magnets, necklaces, pins and more! #pride
September 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Happy Pride! We are at Hartford Pride today! Stop by and say hello. We have Pride flags, t-shirts, socks, bandanas, magnets, necklaces, pins and more! #pride
For fifteen seasons, Chez Legends at Chez Est in Hartford has showcased the best of Connecticut drag, and this year’s finale raised the bar once again as a new champion was crowned. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
Connecticut’s legendary drag competition crowns a new champion at Chez Legends season 15 finale - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – For fifteen seasons, Chez Legends at Chez Est in Hartford has been the stage where Connecticut’s drag performers prove their talent, and this year’s competit...
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September 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
For fifteen seasons, Chez Legends at Chez Est in Hartford has showcased the best of Connecticut drag, and this year’s finale raised the bar once again as a new champion was crowned. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag
RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World tour is taking audiences behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. The high-energy production kicked off its latest tour at Foxwoods Resort Casino, bringing a fabulous lineup of drag superstars to the stage. Read the full story.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World kicked off this year’s tour in Connecticut at Foxwoods with an exclusive awards show experience - ConnecticutDrag.com
By Kevin Ferrisi – MASHANTUCKET, CONNECTICUT – RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World tour is taking audiences behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. The high-energy product...
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September 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World tour is taking audiences behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. The high-energy production kicked off its latest tour at Foxwoods Resort Casino, bringing a fabulous lineup of drag superstars to the stage. Read the full story.