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DISTORTED DIZNEE, SISSY, THE VAUDEVILLIANS and More Set for the Laurie Beechman's Spring/Summer 2015 Drag Lineup

By: Mar. 27, 2015
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Over the past few years, The Laurie Beechman Theatre has become a mecca for fans of drag performance, presenting many of the best drag stars from across America and even internationally. The venue just announced its Spring and Summer 2015 drag performances. The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue, inside The West Bank Café.

Currently scheduled drag performances include:

Fridays, April 3, 17, May 1 & 29:
DISTORTED DIZNEE
The long-running cult hit that just celebrated its 3rd anniversary continues! Come be Part of Our World as a troupe of fabulous drag queens (including Brenda Dharling, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris & Pixie Aventura) present their twisted, very adult journey to the Magical Kingdom. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies" -- with some Tina Turner, Lindsay Lohan, Cher, Celine Dion, Idina Menzel, Rihanna and Beyonce in the mix too! 10pm. $20.

April 11 & 12:
JACKIE BEAT: #NOFILTER
Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street.
She has written for Fashion Police with Joan Rivers and Hello Ross! with Ross Mathews on E!, now the Queen of All Anti-Social Media, JACKIE BEAT, is back to troll New York with her bitchiest show ever. Raunchy, rude and politically incorrect -- but filthy gorgeous! #NoFilter. Saturday, April 11 at 7pm and Sunday, April 12 at 7pm & 9pm. $22.

Friday, April 10:
SISSY
Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street at 9th Ave
Fire Island's favorite threesome -- Al, Patty & Busted -- make their legit Times Square debut. What do you get when you throw three limp-wristed hacks on a stage and tell 'em to be funny? SISSY. The longest hour and a half of your life. A brother, a sister and a dirty drag queen take a stab at comedy and leave you in stitches. It's pop culture with a twist. Lip sync, "dance", parody, a guitar and a prayer. 10pm. $20.

Tuesdays, April 21 & May 12:
MRS. KASHA DAVIS: THERE'S ALWAYS TIME FOR A COCKTAIL
Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street.
Come delight in true story of little Eddie Popil's transformation from a young boy in Scranton, PA, to International Celebrity Housewife Mrs. Kasha Davis. Join the ultimate hostess for an evening of music, stories and party games with a heartfelt story of love, acceptance and finding your own path. 7pm. $22 / $40 VIP ticket including priority seating and meet-and-greet is also available.

April 23 - 27:
BENDELACREME'S COSMOS
Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street at 9th Ave
Space. Time. A splash of cran. For centuries our greatest minds have tried to unlock the mysteries of our universe. But who holds the key to their secrets? BenDeLaCreme sure doesn't. And neither will you after spending an evening under the influence of "BenDeLaCreme's Cosmos," a dizzying deliberation on space, time, and the cocktails that best accompany them. Whether showing off her knowledge of black holes or inviting you to explore her inner space, BenDeLaCreme blends song, spectacle, razor wit, high-camp hijinks and alcohol to create a raucous evening of entertainment certain to delight and misinform. Thursday, April 23 - Monday, April 27 at 7pm; with a special drag brunch performance on Sunday, April 26 at 1pm. $22 / $40 VIP tickets that include reserved seating and a meet-and-greet.

Wednesday, May 13:
SHANGELA in COUNTRY FRIED FISH!
Don't miss this new night of music and stories from one of the most hilarious and recognizable names from RuPaul's Drag Race herstory: SHANGELA LAQUIFA WADLEY. With a creative mix of stand up comedy, original songs and the electrifying stage performance that Shangela has become known for, this new show promises to be loud, country and out of control. 7:00pm. $22 / $40 VIP tickets that include reserved seating and a meet-and-greet.

May 21 - 24:
THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY
Dr. Dan and Kitty Witless were put on ice in the Twenties, and had their entire music catalog purloined by today's pop artists. Now the hottest act ever frozen alive is back again, with more swinging hits from their stolen songbook! There's only one problem: Kitty's "in a family way" and no one's quite sure where the kid came from. Can The Vaudevillians still put on a show while bringing up baby? Starring RuPaul's drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales. A follow up to the 2013 Vaudevillians hit that Time Out London gave 5 Stars, The Advocate put in its Top 10 of the year, earned the equivalent of a Tony Award nomination in Australia and The New York Times declared "everyone leaves this show with sides aching from laughter." May 21 - 24 at 7pm. $25 / $50 VIP tickets with reserved seating and meet-and-greet.

June 4 & 5:
MISS RICHFIELD 1981: CONE OF SILENCE
Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street.
Ever want to talk about something, but felt you couldn't? You can now! In her new show, CONE OF SILENCE!, award-winning drag legend MISS RICHFIELD 1981 opens the discussion up to all forbidden topics -- family problems, medical issues, politics, religion. We're only as sick as our secrets, so when she lowers the Cone of Silence, anything goes. Anything! 7:30pm. $22.

Fridays, June 12 & 26:
DISTORTED PRIDE
The Distorted Drag Gang ramps up to Gay Pride with a special show. Join Holly Dae, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bootsie LeFaris as they warp a few of your favorite gay anthems. Two shows only! 10pm. $20.

June 22 & 23:
DINA MARTINA: FLAT & LACKING
Cult sensation DINA MARTINA returns with yet another nearly indescribable night of unique entertainment that assaults the senses like no other show. As always, Dina offers a delightful blend of unequalled song, unnecessary dance, unattractive costumes, and unbelievable video. Perhaps the best description of Dina comes from a glowing review in Seattle's famed alternative weekly The Stranger: "Her voice sounds like a cat having an epileptic fit on a chalkboard, her body moves like two pigs fighting their way out of a sleeping bag, and her face looks like the collision of a Maybelline truck with a Shoney's buffet. But Dina redefines what it means to be a star." 7pm & 9:30pm. $22.

Please note that all performances at this venue have a $20 food/beverage minimum. Door open 90 minutes in advance for all shows that start before 9pm and 30 minutes for all otherFor all this and more visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com.







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