RuPaul's Drag Race season 9

[Valentina3]

The cast was finally announced this morning. Quite a few exciting queens, but with many of them it felt like Ru is sticking to a formula. Guess we'll find out soon enough! What are your thoughts?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Truly loving Eureka, Sasha, and Peppermint. Also intrigued by Alexis, who seems like a more polished Jinkx, and Aja, who looks gorgeous. Jaymes also seems bonkers and I hope she sticks around for a while. Kimora and Valentina impressed me the least- I expect one of them to sashay first. 

[broadwayguy2]

Peppermint was one of the first queens I saw when I moved to NYC, and I use to love when she would host CATTLE CALL at Therapy.

Alexis will be put into the Roxxy mold. Their visual aesthetics are quite similar. I have seen a handful of her shows and   The sole highlight was her "Into the Woods" quick change from SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG? which be a,e popular online. (Side note: that costume was concocted by William Ivey Long's CINDERELLA associate, so it was the Marie to Godmother change verbatim.)

[phan24]

So excited for Alexis Michelle! A total theater queen/Broadway lover who went to UMich for Musical Theater. Can't wait to see her looks and snatch game character (if she makes it that long).

Broadway.com recently interviewed her and she discuses her 54 Below shows! :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZpB_Ag32kM - She comes in at 08:15

[xxdrewboy85xx]

Shea Couleè!!!!!

 

(About damn time  

[JerseyGirl2]

Just based on the MTQ videos, I am really liking Alexis, Eureka, Shea, and Peppermint. I think Charlie could be fun. Nina can certainly paint, but there is already controversy. It should all be interesting. The cast as a whole looks polished and fun. Jaymes seems way out of depth. 

[gypsy101]

someone in the RPDR subreddit pointed out Jaymes reminded them of Cristin Milioti's character from 30 Rock... the whole sexy baby thing wasn't an act, she was a very sexy baby.

one of my favorites is Charlie Hides, i think she's hilarious. Her Lana Del Rey impression is eerie.

[TheSassySam]

I hosted a segment where I talk about the Meet the Queens with Discord and Gidget von Addams and Imp Queen. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=804oEKXfcro

I'm rooting for Shea. I've known her for a couple years and she's an absolute class act.

[Valentina3]

When is it actually start? Has anyone heard rumors about actual premiere date?

[phan24]

Rumors are all over the place, the strongest rumor was March 9th, but at this point it is way too soon without an announcement, so very unlikely.

The next most likely date is the week of March 27th (perhaps the 30th) since Logo is airing a RPDR marathon leading up to that week, and it's even unclear if this season will air on Thursdays still.

Overall, it's been a mess and something must be happening behind the scenes for this lazy handling of dates (Viacom/Logo is going through some sh*t, so I wouldn't doubt that is a cause).

Either way, looking forward to this season!

[TheSassySam]

Premiere party is around March 7th, they're not doing a tour this year, but I think they may be streaming the premiere party. (Let's hope!) 

[phan24]

It's official!

RuPaul's Season 9 Premiere is now on Friday March 24th at 8pm on VH1! (not Logo anymore).

Can't wait!

 

https://www.facebook.com/rupaulsdragrace/videos/10154398220067828/

[TheSassySam]

phan24 said: "It's official!

RuPaul's Season 9 Premiere is now on Friday March 24th at 8pm on VH1! (not Logo anymore).

Can't wait!

 

https://www.facebook.com/rupaulsdragrace/videos/10154398220067828/

 

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I am so excited! It premieres on my "off" day of my Broadway trip!! Does anybody know of any viewing parties in NYC? We all should meet up! 

[Valentina3]

The promo looks SO delicious. (not to mention some of these queens out of drag look cute) 

[RippedMan]

TheSassySam, I think most gay bars - at least down 9th ave - having viewing parties, but we always tend to go to The Ritz - which is in Hell's Kitchen. They usually get a few of the Queens to host and wander around during the show. It's a lot of fun and always packed.

[Valentina3]

The kickoff costumes are stunning. It really feels like queens this seasons have stepped it up several notches, especially following that phenomenal All Starz season.

[Brave Sir Robin2]

I'm very excited for Valentina, Sasha Velour, and Alexis Michelle! Not a huge fan of Kimora Blacc or Aja, and I'm still on the fence about Eureka and Trinity Taylor.

[Valentina3]

I barely know anyone yet, so difficult to have favorites already. I'm looking forward to this as much as Hello, Dolly! revival haha.