FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Maureen SanDiego’s critically acclaimed Hollywood Fringe show A Star Is Aborted is back Chicago-Style! “You have the right to choose…so choose to see this show immediately!” ‘A Star is Aborted’ follows a drag queen fetus, the first baby conceived inside a gay man. Will she choose life, or remain in butthole limbo forever? Combining grotesque glamour, powerhouse vocals, and biting satire, A Star Is Aborted explores themes of sexual freedom, fame, and queerness through a hilarious, boundary-pushing lens. John Waters would approve. Media Links: Tickets - Coming Soon About Maureen SanDiego: Maureen SanDiego is a Chicago-born drag performer known for her fearless song parodies, chaotic stage presence, and sharp wit. She has headlined sold-out shows in Chicago and LA, performed alongside Drag Race royalty, and competed in Alaska Thunderf*ck’s Drag Queen of the Year Pageant. Her work has been featured in Block Club Chicago, Entertainment Weekly, and Instinct Magazine. Show Details: Written by: Maureen SanDiego Music Director/featured performer: Jack Krimmel Directed by: John Flynn Produced by: E.K. Dagenfield Venue: The Newport Theater Costumes /Set Pieces : Josh Montoya Prop Master/Butthole: Matthew Krumpe Show Dates & Times: August 2nd at 7:00pm Press Inquiries:
Maureen SanDiego’s “A Star Is Aborted” Makes Its Chicago Debut this August 2nd
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