“A Drag Queen Christmas” returns to Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 26 as part of its 11th annual national tour. This year’s run spans 38 cities across the United States, with performances scheduled from mid-November through the end of December.
From smaller tour to national circuit
When “A Drag Queen Christmas” launched more than a decade ago, Atlanta was one of the tour’s four stops. Over time, the musical revue has expanded moving through theaters, performing arts centers and, increasingly, large civic venues across the country. This year’s stops include Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, Nashville and Atlanta, reflecting the tour’s growth into a full national circuit.
“It’s a show that marks how we as a country and a culture are evolving to have a variety of traditions,” said Nina West, who is hosting the show for the fifth year.
How the production works
The structure of “A Drag Queen Christmas” combines several individual acts with a rotating cast. Each year’s lineup features performers from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and related franchises, with each artist contributing a solo number within the framework of a shared holiday celebration.
