"The February 6, 2026, reopening of the Castro Theatre will mark the 20th anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) with a showing of the 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Billed as "a little bit of a show, a little bit of a party," the evening will be co-emceed by Sister Roma and Dirty Carol and is scheduled to include the San Francisco Pride Band, Donna Sachet, D'Arcy Drollinger, Bebe Sweetbriar, Mercedez Mundro, Manny Yekutiel, and others."
"The fundraiser for the Castro CBD will mark the first time that the theater has opened its doors to the public since 2024. The film will be shown via a richly-colored 35 mm version that will capture its nostalgia and that is difficult to replicate digitally. This now classic LGBTQ+ movie first premiered at The Castro Theatre on Friday, April 13, 1994, with director Stephan Elliot present for the world premiere screening."
The Castro Theatre reopens Feb 6, 2026, for a Castro Community Benefit District 20th-anniversary fundraiser screening of the 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The evening, co-emceed by Sister Roma and Dirty Carol, will include performances by the San Francisco Pride Band and other entertainers. The film will be presented in a richly colored 35 mm print to preserve its nostalgic visual impact. Guests are encouraged to attend in drag for a costume contest with prizes. The film premiered at the Castro in 1994, won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, inspired drag performers worldwide, and influenced contemporary LGBTQ+ entertainment; a sequel is in production.
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