Sapphira Cristál: Sapphi Don't Sing The Blues at 54 Below

“From a bellowing basso profundo to a high soprano … she’s a bold, original talent who is eminently worth watching.” — Michael Musto Experience the unforgettable Sapphira Cristál as she returns to 54 Below with Sapphi Don’t Sing The Blues. A breakout star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 and co-creator behind Soundcake at Lincoln Center, Sapphira brings her immense vocal talent, signature wit, and captivating storytelling to the stage. Performing classics from the Great American Songbook, pop favorites, and her own original music, this globe-trotting diva creates an intimate evening of pure magic. Don’t miss your chance to be moved, mesmerized, and inspired—get your tickets now! Sapphira Cristál (runner-up and Miss Congeniality of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16) is a classically trained opera singer, composer, songwriter, and producer known for her theatrical lip syncs and six-octave range. She is renowned as a charismatic host who forges a special connection with her audiences. Sapphira holds 16 pageant crowns and has performed globally. In 2024, she was a guest artist in Madonna’s Celebration Tour three times and debuted her original operatic production, Soundcake, with Monét X Change and Thorgy Thor at Lincoln Center. She then took her one-woman show, The Cristál Ball Tour, across North America. Since then, she has toured her stand-up comedy show, One Slue Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, across the U.S.; appeared at New York City’s famed 54 Below; and starred in RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! in Las Vegas. Offstage, Sapphira has taught master classes at universities, burlesque academies, and dance studios, and she performs for colleges, youth camps, and high schools. She enjoys partnering with charitable organizations to raise funds to change people’s lives, and her personal credo is: “There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down to lift someone up.” She has made it her mission to uplift, encourage and inspire those around her. Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.