Seacoast Rep's MIDSUMMER NIGHT QUEENS, Featuring 'DRAG RACE' Stars, Kicks Off Today

Seacoast Repertory Theatre''s Red Light presents Midsummer Night Queens: A Ru Paul's Drag Race Revue today, August 6th, 13th, and 20th at 7:30PM. Each very special evening will feature a full drag revue starring regional drag queens, and headlined by a bevy of contestants from Logo television's most notorious reality tv show, Ru Paul's Drag Race.

Ru Paul's Drag Race is an award winning reality television series that pits 12 of the nation's best drag performers up against each other in a battle of wits, talent and nerve. Each performer has a chance to showcase their individual style of drag, and each week contestants are eliminated based on their performance in each week's challenges. Only one drag performer can reign supreme! Hosted by the infamous drag star herself, Ru Paul, the series just finished its 6th and most watched season. Select contestants will be performing in an all new drag revue as part of Seacoast Rep's Red Light series this August 2014.

Today, August 6th kicks off with season 3's runner up, Manila Luzon. Exotic, high fashioned, and downright hilarious Manila is surefire way to kick off the series. August 13th brings the fiery Latina heat of Season 2's Jessica Wild. And finally, August 20th brings Season 6 fan favorite, the body squeezing sensation, Joslyn Fox. In addition to the headliners, each night will feature regional drag queens from NH, Portland, ME and Boston, MA. Midsummer Night Queens is hosted by Portsmouth's own Queen of The "B's", Bunny Wonderland.

All shows are $25 per person, but a special limited edition $50 VIP "Untucked" Pass is available for purchase. The VIP pass grants each patron access to all three evenings, priority seating, and to the after party hosted by Gas Light Company and Come Out Travel.

Midsummer Night Queen's: A Ru Paul's Drag Race Revue runs August 6th, 13th, and 20th all shows at 7:30pm. Bar is open at 6:30pm. $25 per show, or $50 for a VIP "Untucked" pass that grants access to all 3 shows, priority seating and the exclusive after party at Gas Light Company. All tickets are general Admission. Seating is limited and due to high demand, advance purchase is recommended. Tickets may be purchased online at www.seacoastrep.org, in person at 125 Bow Street Portsmouth, NH 03801, or over the phone at 603.433.4472.

Midsummer Night Queens is graciously presented by Pickwick's Mercantile, Pinnacle Vodka and Absolute Vodka.

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