The Ultimate Drag Off Opens Off Broadway 1/15/2011

The new interactive musical comedy, 'The Ultimate Drag Off' will officially open Off-Broadway at the Times Square Arts Center January 15th, 2011.

Special Guest Co-Hosts ready to play at The Ultimate Drag Off!

Scheduled to Appear: Michael Musto (Vh1, Village Voice columnist), Jim Caruso (Cast Party at Birdland), Mary Testa (Love Loss and What I Wore, Xanadu), Mink Stole (John Waters' Filmography), Christine Pedi (NEWSical, Forbidden Broadway), Celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz (Bravo's 'The A-List') and more!

The 'interactive musical game show comedy' has contestants male and female, from all walks of life pitted against each other in a fabulous battle for drag superstardom. Since 2005, The Ultimate Drag Off has been entertaining audiences in two previous successful off-off Broadway runs in NYC. Now it makes its official Off-Broadway debut! Hosted by NYC actor Daniel Booth in his larger-than-life persona, Sweetie (Wig Out, Charmed Life, Project Runway, Starbooty). The colorful 'cast' of contestants is an ever-changing weekly roster with some of your favorite and undiscovered talent from across the country in a wacky glamour-fest with brainy categories, comedic camp and live musical performances.
Audiences can expect special surprise guest co-hosts from Stage, Film/TV and NYC nightlife. In the form of 70's game shows such as 'Let's Make a Deal' and 'The Gong Show' mixed with 'America's Got Talent', this laugh out loud romp is a NYC treasure where the audience decides the outcome of the evening and gets to bestow the winner with the coveted 'Drag Off' crown and send the losers home with lovely parting gifts.
"Zanily Entertaining!"& "Sweetie is Flawless!"- Michael Musto, Village Voice
"Don't Miss It!"- TimeOutNY Magazine
"Awesome, Deranged & Ridiculously Entertaining!"- Washington Square News
"Wild, Campy Fun! A Great Night Out!"- 95.5 WPLJ Radio

All information for showtimes and tickets can be found on www.DRAGOFF.com

The Ultimate Drag Off was created and directed by Alex Perez (Media Killed the Video Star, OZ: A Twisted Musical, De La Guarda). "At The Ultimate Drag Off, celebrate creativity, diversity and the welcoming feeling that everyone in the audience is a star, no matter who you are. It's a festive atmosphere filled with great music from all decades and genres in a cabaret-style setting where 'the Riviera truly meets the Desert'. This extravaganza is a great night out by yourself, with friends, groups and curious spectators who may want to simply watch from the audience or play along on stage."

The creative and crew team features Alex Perez, Peter King, Tony Gusevich, Gia Zampella & Laz Marquez. The evening begins 30 minutes prior to curtain with music, giveaways, drinks and an opportunity for the audience to socialize.
Show Times are Saturdays at 10:30 PM.
Times Square Arts Center is located at 669 8th ave/42nd Street, NYC
Tickets, priced $30 (general door admission/cabaret seating plus 2 drink minimum) or
$25 (tickets purchased online/plus 2 drink minimum).
For more info about the show, tickets, auditions and group rates visit: www.DRAGOFF.com or call (866) 811-4111