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BIO

Jerick Hoffer, better known by the stage name Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag performer, actor, comedian and singer who came to international attention by winning the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.


Their first studio album, The Inevitable Album, was released in 2014, followed by their second studio album, The Ginger Snapped, in 2018. In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed Monsoon 18th on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former Drag Race contestant.
Jinkx appeared on Broadway in Chicago in 2023.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Kitty Witless

[Off-Broadway]
Premiere, 0
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron [Replacement]

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Video: How Spencer Liff Made Theater Out of DRAG

Drag: The Musical is bringing audiences to their feet every night at New World Satges, and the man behind the extravaganza is Spencer Liff. Watch the full interview in this video!
Interview: BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon Bring THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to the Kings Theater

Join the sugary DeLa and spicy Jinkx for an evening of raucous holiday fun. Read a conversation with BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon about their upcoming 12/5 performance at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn and national tour.
THE JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW Announced At Kentucky Performing Arts

Kentucky Performing Arts will present The Jinkx And Dela Holiday Show on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at Brown Theatre
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Review: PINK MARTINI Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary With a Blowout at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall’s 2024-25 Originals series continued on 11/1 with a rousing concert by Pink Martini celebrating their 30th anniversary. They pulled out all the stops. It was completely joyful, ever-changing, and full of blazing hot musical talent.
Photos: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon in THE JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Check out all new photos here!
Video: Paul Reiser Comedy Special LIFE, DEATH AND RICE PUDDING Trailer

Paul Reiser’s first standup special in over 30 years, Life, Death and Rice Pudding, will premiere on digital platforms and cable providers on November 19. Watch the trailer now!
Review: BERNADETTE PETERS at Carnegie Hall Is Iconic

Renowned Broadway singer Bernadette Peters made a stunning return to Carnegie Hall on Monday October 27, 2024. It had been nearly 30 years since her last show there in 1997, but it was well worth the wait. The show kicked off Carnegie Hall's 2024-25 Original series which continues tomorrow night with Pink Martini on 11/1
Monét X Change and Jinkx Monsoon Channel WICKED

In a new Wicked crossover, RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Monet X Change and Jinkx Monsoon channel the iconic witches of Glinda and Elphaba, as they prepare to attend the Ozdust Ball. 
Video: Look at Back at a Tribute to Jason Robert Brown at MCC MISCAST24

Take a look back at MCC Theater's MISCAST24 as Broadway stars perform a medley of MISCAST24 honoree Jason Robert Brown's classic songs! Watch here! 
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Always on the Same Team Uplifting Each Other in THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW & in Life

BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon bring the 7th edition of their internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show to the Dolby Theatre December 16, 2024, as part of their 33-city U.S. and Canadian tour running from November 7th - December 29th in major theaters. Got to Zoom with both of these drag icons before they started their touring.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Perform Holiday Parody of 'Big Spender'

Stars of stage and screen Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme have just released the full performance of 'Smart Spender' from 'The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show' 2023 tour--a genius Christmas parody of 'Big Spender' from Sweet Charity.
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy. 
Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a group of diverse celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Jinkx Monsoon, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, and more.
Darren Criss, Jinkx Monsoon, and More Join A DANCE PARTY FOR KAMALA

Darren Criss, Jinkx Monsoon, and more will take part in A Dance Party For Kamala, a fundraising event for Vice President and Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris. The event is set to take place tonight, Thursday, August 1, at 8pm at LGBTQ bar, The Abbey in West Hollywood, CA.
Video: Ingrid Michaelson Performs A PIPPIN/FALSETTOS Mashup At MISCAST24

Check out video of The Notebook composer, Ingrid Michaelson, performing an emotional mashup of, 'With You' from Pippin and 'What More Can I Say?' from Falsettos at Miscast 2024 here!
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW Comes To The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas This December

BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring their holiday show to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on December 15, 2024. Enjoy an evening of festive cheer and comedy with these award-winning performers.
BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon Unveil 2024 Holiday Tour

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with their wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Directed and produced by BenDeLaCreme, the 33-city tour will play 38 shows across the U.S. and Canada from November 7 - December 29 in major theaters. See the full lineup here!
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Sing 'One Day More' at MISCAST24

Check out a video of Jinkx Monsoon performing 'One Day More' at Miscast 2024 here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jinkx Monsoon written?

Jinkx Monsoon has written 1 shows including The Vaudevillians (Author).

How many Broadway shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has not appeared in the West End.

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