"Sasha Velour celebrates her new book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, at the New York Public Library in 2023. Bob Krasner Drag artist Sasha Velour is kicking off a seven-show residency at La MaMa on Aug. 27 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her drag revue, NightGowns. The anniversary residency, at 66 East Fourth St., will include performances by Sasha Velour, Sasha Colby, Kevin Aviance, Tenderoni, King Molasses, and others, such as Elle McQueen and The Illustrious Pearl. The shows begin at 9 p.m. on Aug. 27, 28, and 29; 6 p.m. and 9:30 on Aug. 30; and 9 p.m. on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1."
"Velour, who won season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race, acknowledged the hostility facing drag artists and the broader community while promoting the 10th anniversary event. Determination and hard work have embedded NightGowns' into the traditions of drag in New York Cityor maybe even the world, Velour said, according to Playbill.com. When our art form and our people are being criminalized, erased, displaced, having that kind of longevity and legacyor just knowing it's possible to survive is a source of POWER."
"Over the course of the last three seasons, NightGowns has raised more than $80,000 to benefit organizations supporting LGBTQ rights and immigrants, all while providing opportunities for performers to showcase their talent. As of Aug. 27, tickets for the first two nights were sold out, but there is still availability for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, which will feature Sweaty Eddie, Julie J, Miz Jade, Tendoroni, and Sasha Velour. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here."
Sasha Velour is launching a seven-show NightGowns residency at La MaMa beginning Aug. 27 to mark the show's 10th anniversary. The anniversary lineup features Sasha Colby, Kevin Aviance, Tenderoni, King Molasses, Elle McQueen, The Illustrious Pearl and others across performances on Aug. 27–31 and Sept. 1. The run acknowledges hostility toward drag artists while emphasizing longevity, legacy and resilience as sources of power. NightGowns has raised more than $80,000 over three seasons for LGBTQ and immigrant organizations while providing performance opportunities. Early nights were sold out as tickets start at $20, with remaining availability for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
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