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Global online competition Drag Duel season three kicks off with two Connecticut contestants returning, one as judge, one as competitor - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – Drag Duel is back, and season three is about to hit full swing. If you haven’t watched the series yet, now’s the time to catch up. The online drag competition takes inspiration from...

Drag Duel is back, and season three is about to hit full swing! Connecticut has been making its mark on Drag Duel since the very beginning and this season two Connecticut contestants returned, one as judge, one as competitor! Read the full story. #connecticutdrag

The BUTT TOOT KING tour lights up Connecticut with camp, quirk, and heart at The Webster, hosted by a local favorite - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – The BUTT TOOT KING tour, featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King, three standout queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, has been making waves...

The BUTT TOOT KING tour, featuring Lydia B Kollins, Suzie Toot, and Kori King, three standout queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17, has been making waves across the nation this October, having made their second stop right here in Connecticut.

RuPaul’s Drag Race icons Violet Chachki and Gottmik bring The Knockout Tour to Foxwoods, spotlighting two local drag stars - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – MASHANTUCKET, CONNECTICUT – The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik brought an unforgettable night to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, as RuPaul’s Drag Race icons V...

The Knockout Tour: Violet vs Gottmik brought an unforgettable night to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, as RuPaul’s Drag Race icons Violet Chachki and Gottmik went head-to-head in a dazzling display of drag that also gave hometown talent a chance to shine.

From club kid to Connecticut’s stage: A look inside Klits Jenner’s drag journey - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – When Klits Jenner steps onto a stage, she brings more than just a costume or a routine, she brings her heart, her humor, and a story years in the making. From her early nights as a ...

When Klits Jenner steps onto a stage, she brings her heart, her humor, and a story years in the making. From her early nights as a club kid to becoming a standout performer in CT’s drag scene, Klits has transformed her passion into a career. Read her full story.

Hartford Pride’s official after party at Chez Est comes alive with drag star Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul's Drag Race - ConnecticutDrag.com By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – On Saturday, September 13, Hartford Pride hosted its annual celebration on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford. Several local drag performers took the stage, in...

Following the Hartford Pride celebration, drag fans flocked to Chez Est for the official after party, which featured headliner Cynthia Lee Fontaine from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The cast also included a lineup of local drag icons. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag

Drag, community, and celebration took center stage as The Health Collective assumes leadership of Hartford Pride - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Downtown Hartford came alive as music filled the air and rainbow flags lined Trumbull Street for the 2025 Hartford Pride Festival. The annual event brought t...

Downtown Hartford came alive as music filled the air and rainbow flags lined Trumbull Street for the 2025 Hartford Pride Festival. The annual event brought together thousands of people to celebrate love, identity, community and drag in the heart of the capital city. Read the full story.

From bedroom queen to stage star: How Sapphire Bills became a gem in Connecticut’s drag scene - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – From the privacy of her bedroom to the stages of New York and Puerto Rico, Sapphire Bills has carved a path in drag defined by ambition, artistry, and resilience. What began as a pa...

From her bedroom to stages in New York and Puerto Rico, Sapphire Bills has built a drag career defined by ambition and artistry. What began as a love for makeup and fashion grew into a path of performance, mentorship, and entrepreneurship. Read her full story.

Real Art Ways in Hartford blended drag, nature, and imagination in a night of living art - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Real Art Ways celebrated the artistry and imagination of drag with Megafauna: A Selection of Biomimetic Drag, a one-night performance event that brought toge...

Real Art Ways in Hartford celebrated drag with a one-night show featuring four dynamic performers. Paired with Ezra Moth’s immersive eco-art installation, the event explored the intersection of biology, queerness, and performance through nature-inspired acts. Read the full story.

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Amanda Tori Meating from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 is coming to Connecticut! Featuring our very own Loosey LaDuca from RuPaul's Drag Race season 15!

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Queen Mother: Lady Tatiana’s three decades in the art of drag as trailblazer, mentor, and advocate - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – Lady Tatiana is not only an icon of the Connecticut drag scene but a legendary figure in drag as a whole. For more than three decades, she has carved a path as a trailblazer, mentor...

Lady Tatiana is more than an icon of Connecticut’s drag scene, she is a legendary force in the art of drag. For three decades, she has paved the way as a trailblazer, mentor, and advocate, tirelessly uplifting Latin, trans, and queer communities along the way. Read her full story.

Summer Orlando has returned to the stage with her theatrical parody Hocus Pocus Live, a production inspired by the classic film. Now in its eighth year, the show is returning with a refreshed cast and a production that promises to be larger than ever.

Laughter reigns supreme as a new Mx. Chez Comedy Legend takes the crown at Chez Est - ConnecticutDrag.com By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – On Saturday, August 30, Chez Est in Hartford hosted its third annual Mx. Chez Comedy Legend pageant. The night celebrated campy and comedic drag, and the audi...

Chez Est hosted its third annual Mx. Chez Comedy Legend pageant, filling the night with camp, comedy, and unforgettable drag. The audience was treated to outrageous performances from some of Connecticut’s favorite queens. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag

Happy Pride! We are at Hartford Pride today! Stop by and say hello. We have Pride flags, t-shirts, socks, bandanas, magnets, necklaces, pins and more! #pride

Connecticut’s legendary drag competition crowns a new champion at Chez Legends season 15 finale - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – For fifteen seasons, Chez Legends at Chez Est in Hartford has been the stage where Connecticut’s drag performers prove their talent, and this year’s competit...

For fifteen seasons, Chez Legends at Chez Est in Hartford has showcased the best of Connecticut drag, and this year’s finale raised the bar once again as a new champion was crowned. Read the full story. #connecticutdrag

RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World kicked off this year’s tour in Connecticut at Foxwoods with an exclusive awards show experience - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – MASHANTUCKET, CONNECTICUT – RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World tour is taking audiences behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. The high-energy product...

RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World tour is taking audiences behind the velvet ropes of the most exclusive awards show in herstory. The high-energy production kicked off its latest tour at Foxwoods Resort Casino, bringing a fabulous lineup of drag superstars to the stage. Read the full story.

Today marks our two year anniversary! On this day two years ago, ConnecticutDrag.com launched with the ambitious goal of becoming the state's first all drag, all local news source. At 11:00AM on August 31, 2023, a new era of local queer journalism began. #connecticutdrag

Celebrate Drag returned with star-studded lineup and unforgettable performances at TheaterWorks in Hartford featuring Suzie Toot - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – TheaterWorks in Hartford marked the return of its annual Celebrate Drag showcase for the third year, bringing together a dynamic lineup of performers and a s...

TheaterWorks in Hartford marked the return of its annual Celebrate Drag showcase for the third year, bringing together a dynamic lineup of performers and a strong dose of RuPaul’s Drag Race star power. Read the full story!

The Palace Theater brings drag to The Poli Club for the first time, highlighting its commitment to an inclusive performance space - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – Amidst the political and cultural challenges of our times, support for the LGBTQ+ community continues to grow. More and more establishments are adopting queer-friendly practices, cr...

More and more establishments are adopting queer-friendly practices, creating safe and welcoming spaces. As part of their ongoing efforts to embrace and elevate drag, the Palace Theater is set to host a special show in The Poli Club for the first time. Read the full story.

ConnecticutDrag.com is a proud sponsor of Chez Legends, the state's renowned drag competition held at Chez Est in Hartford. We're wishing the best of luck to all of tonight's competitors at the season 15 finale, where a new Chez Legend will be crowned! #connecticutdrag

Taking a look back at this year's Pride month as the state ramps up for more celebrations to close out the summer season - ConnecticutDrag.com By Anna Bechtel – During times when LGBTQ+ rights are at stake, celebrating Pride is more important than ever and Connecticut made sure to show up in full force. Across the state, towns hosted Pride e...

Pride is more important than ever and Connecticut made sure to show up in full force. Across the state, towns hosted Pride events featuring vendors, performances, parades, and even appearances by stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Take a look back. #connecticutdrag

TONIGHT!!! Who’s behind the mask??? Get ready for The Masked Drag Artist! Inspired by The Masked Singer - minus the singing - this unique event will leave you guessing as local drag performers take the stage in full disguise, hiding their identities!

Connecticut drag king Ray DeCorazón: Navigating identity and finding a new rhythm on his own terms - ConnecticutDrag.com by Kevin Ferrisi – Connecticut drag king Ray DeCorazón caught the community’s attention as the winner of season 3 of Chez Legends, the renowned local drag competition that has showcased the careers of...

Connecticut drag king Ray DeCorazón caught the community’s attention as the winner of season 3 of Chez Legends, the renowned local drag competition. He later earned the title of Mx. Chez Est 2020. Read his full story!

Find out Saturday!!! Get ready for The Masked Drag Artist! Inspired by The Masked Singer - minus the singing - this unique drag event will leave you guessing as local drag performers take the stage in full disguise, hiding their identities behind elaborate costumes and masks.

Find out Saturday!!! Get ready for The Masked Drag Artist! Inspired by The Masked Singer - minus the singing - this unique drag event will leave you guessing as local drag performers take the stage in full disguise, hiding their identities behind elaborate costumes and masks.

How the current administration is stripping away the rights of LGBTQ+ people and drag performers in 2025 - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – Since Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender individuals and drag performers, have faced an unprecedented erosion of fede...

Since Trump’s return to the presidency, the LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender individuals and drag performers, have faced an unprecedented erosion of federal protections, access to services, and public visibility. Read the full story.

Bosco, from RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, takes the spotlight at Chez Est’s Middletown Pride After Party - ConnecticutDrag.com By Anna Bechtel – HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Despite the rain, Connecticut residents showed up in full force to celebrate Middletown Pride on Saturday, June 7. The festivities didn’t stop when the sun we...

Despite the rain, Connecticut residents showed up in full force to celebrate Middletown Pride. The festivities didn’t stop when the sun went down, the Chez Est in Hartford kept the party going with the official after party, headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars icon Bosco. Read the full story.

Congratulations to Flaminia! We're thrilled to announce that Flaminia is the second winner of the Chez Legends Snatch Game Competition presented by ConnecticutDrag.com! Her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent have set a high standard of excellence for future casts to live up to!

A daily dose of serotonin: Inside Lexxi Pro’s evolving drag journey and artistic vision - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – Lexxi Pro began her drag journey in April 2022, marking three years since stepping into the art form that would soon become a central part of her identity. A former theater kid, she...

From playful wig nights to powerhouse performances, Lexxi Pro’s pandemic pastime became a passion. Since 2022, she’s transformed her theater roots into bold, expressive drag, and she’s only getting started. Read her full story. #connecticutdrag

New Haven Black Pride returns for its 6th year with Trinity K. Bonet, amplifying APNH’s mission of visibility, health, and empowerment - ConnecticutDrag.com By Kevin Ferrisi – NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT – New Haven Black Pride stands as a powerful celebration of identity, resilience, and advocacy, rooted in a legacy that began in 1991 with the first Black Pri...

New Haven Black Pride is back! Now in its 6th year, this powerful celebration of identity, culture, and community continues the fight for health equity, representation, and justice for Black and brown LGBTQIA+ lives. Read the full story.