Unleashed LGBTQ to Cover RuPaul's DragCon LA 2022
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These last two years have been a drag. And not in a cute way… COVID-19 has kept us from enjoying some of our favorite events, one in particular: RuPaul’s DragCon.
Not to worry Ms. Thang. RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions are proud to announce DragCon LA is back! Returning for its 10th ever in-person conference, this annual event celebrates the artistry and culture of Drag like no other. Attendees can expect three days of performances, panels, exhibitors, Q&As and everyone’s favorite: the chance to meet your favorite drag performers in-person. The convention will take place Friday, May 13th - Sunday, May 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring — for the very first time — a full day of programming on Friday. Tickets are on sale now at RuPaulsDragCon.com.
Unleashed LGBTQ is honored to have the opportunity to cover Drag Con LA.
Wesley Smoot had this to say:
“This franchise (Ru Paul’s Drag Race) has seen so much success, we are privileged and honored to cover the events of DragCon LA 2022 and give our readers a glimpse inside one of the year’s most anticipated LGBTQ events.”
“Everyone from Alaska to Yuhua Hamasaki is included in this year’s line-up with more talent expected to come onboard. There’s over 100+ performers confirmed— DragCon 2022 is expected to be a powerhouse of talent and an unforgettable experience. I’m literally gagging!”
-Jojo Love
This three-day convention is the world’s largest all-ages and family-friendly celebration of drag including supermodel of the world RuPaul, recent season winners - Priyanka (Canada’s Drag Race), Kita Mean (Drag Race Down Under), Lawrence Chaney (Drag Race UK), Symone (RuPaul’s Drag Race S13), Kylie Sonique Love (Drag Race All Stars 6), Carmen Farala (Drag Race Espana S1), Icesis Couture (Canada’s Drag Race S2), and all your other favorite dazzling queens from across the global award-winning “Drag Race” franchise including Aquaria, Mariah Balenciaga, Alaska, Priyanka, Tammie Brown, Kim Chi, Heidi N Closet, Divina De Campo, Eureka O’Hara, Gigi Goode, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, Pandora Boxx, Ariel Versace, Blu Hydrangea, Kahmora Hall, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Scarlet Envy, Nicky Doll, Vivacious, Dusty Ray Bottoms, Baga Chipz, Shuga Cain, Sasha Velour, the United Kingdolls, the Frock Destroyers, and more. Additional talent includes June Diane Raphael, Rachel Bloom, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Daniel Franzese just to name a few. Find the full list here, henny…
SYMONE | RuPaul’s DragCon 2022 Los Angeles
“I’m so excited that our tribe will be safely reunited once again.” says RuPaul, “RuPaul's DragCon is the most gorgeous, most gagworthy and most life-affirming drag convention on the planet, and our aim is to serve you a super amazing experience, while keeping you as safe as possible.”
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DragCon aims to make its first priority the health and safety of everyone involved. Given how quickly information and safety requirements surrounding COVID-19 are changing, specific COVID guidelines will be determined closer to the event.
“The 2022 LA convention marks the first time ever we will be featuring a full-day of Friday programming for the three-day convention,” says WOW co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey. “With our last DragCon having been a virtual experience, we are thrilled to be bringing our flagship in-person event back to the community we love so dearly, and rest assured safety will be our top priority!”
Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of events by subscribing to our emails and following us on all social media platforms: @UnleashedLGBTQ and stay updated on everything #DragCon by following @RuPaulsDragCon!
See you in LA!
KYLIE SONIQUE LOVE | RuPaul’s DragCon 2022 Los Angeles
BenDeLaCreme is Ready To Be Committed | Solo Tour
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Photo Credit: Liz Nicol
Global drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race star, BenDeLaCreme, will embark on her biggest solo tour yet as star and Lead Producer – April 13 through July 16, 2022 – with her critically acclaimed, narrative-cabaret, “BenDeLaCreme is...READY TO BE COMMITTED” (produced by BenDeLaCreme Presents). This one-queen extravaganza is a hilarious and heartfelt spectacular that blends burlesque, comedy, and original music with her signature Terminally Delightful charm.
After years of people asking the aggressively effervescent queen if she can “please, settle down,” BenDeLaCreme is finally ready to tie the knot in something besides her corset. Now, all she needs is a potential spouse. And a dress. And a cake. And the ability to consider others.
Photo Credit: Liz Nicol
It’s a relay race to the altar as DeLa dodges pervy Grindr suitors, bitchy wedding-cake-toppers, and the errant arrows of Cupid himself! Join the blushing bride as she tackles the pitfalls of love, marriage, and romance in a limited engagement about the limitations of engagements.
After the original iteration of the “Ready to Be Committed” tour was postponed in 2020, the 2022 tour has increased in size. BenDeLaCreme’s 2021 holiday tour, “The Return of the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE!” with co-star Jinkx Monsoon, marked the queen’s highest grossing tour under BenDeLaCreme Presents, further showcasing DeLa’s growing impact within the drag and theater industry as a producing powerhouse. She also became the first drag queen to produce a feature film (under pandemic restrictions) with “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special” (2020), landing BenDeLaCreme Presents an exclusive licensing deal with streaming giant, Hulu. The film won “Lockdown LOL” at the 2021 Queerties.
BenDeLaCreme says, “After two long years of postponements I’m OVER-FREAKING-JOYED to be bringing my new solo show back on the road! And I gotta tell you all: this one’s a doozy! ‘Ready to Be Committed’ is the story of one queen who searches for love and finds a whole lot she never bargained for—Bitchy brides, pervy Grindr guys, corpse-eating cats, song, dance, and more puppets than you ever thought you’d see at a wedding. I can’t wait to share DeLa’s special day with all of you! Save the date!”
Written, directed, and produced by BenDeLaCreme, “BenDeLaCreme is...READY TO BE COMMITTED” showcases the multifaceted superstar at her best. The show played to sold-out crowds in New York City and Provincetown upon its debut in 2019.
Photo Credit: Eric Paguio
2022 Tour Dates for “BenDeLaCreme is...READY TO BE COMMITTED”:
4/13 thru 4/17 - Oasis (San Francisco, CA)
4/19 - Big Night Live (Boston, MA)
4/20 - Warner Theatre (Torrington, CT)
4/21 - State Theatre (Portland, ME)
4/23 - Academy of Music (Northampton, MA)
4/24 - Asbury Lanes (Asbury Park, NJ)
4/27 - Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA)
4/29 - Muse (Minneapolis, MN)
4/30 - Majestic Theatre (Detroit, MI)
5/1 - Wooly's (Des Moines, IA)
5/4 - Sony Hall (New York, NY)
5/6 - Texas Theatre (Dallas, TX)
5/8 - Emo's (Austin, TX)
5/12 thru 5/15 - Dynasty Typewriter (Los Angeles, CA)
5/17 - The Depot (Salt Lake City, UT)
5/18 - Summit (Denver, CO)
5/20 - Amaturo Theater | Broward Center (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
5/21 - The Plaza Live (Orlando, FL)
5/23 - 9:30 Club (Washington, D.C.)
5/24 - Union Transfer (Philadelphia, PA)
5/26 - Thalia Hall (Chicago, IL)
6/2 - Old Fruitmarket (Glasgow, UK)
6/4 - Northern Stage (Newcastle, UK)
6/5 - Crescent Theatre (Birmingham, UK)
6/7 thru 6/12 - Leicester Square Theatre (London, UK)
6/14 and 6/15 - Home (Manchester, UK)
6/17 and 6/18 - Old Market (Brighton, UK)
7/1 - Aladdin Theatre (Portland, OR)
7/5 thru 7/10 - The Triple Door (Seattle, WA)
7/13 - Vogue Theatre (Vancouver, BC)
7/15 - Phoenix Concert Theatre (Toronto, ON)
7/16 - Rialto Theatre (Montreal, QC)
Photo Credit: Liz Nicol