Liza Minnelli Returns to Her Theater Roots to ProduceDRAG: The MusicalOff-Broadway: 'It's So Brilliant'

Mar. 15, 2025

Liza Minnelli portrait.Photo:Courtesy of Liza Minnelli

Courtesy of Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelliis returning to the New York theater scene —and all that drag!

The showbiz legend, 78, has joined the production team ofDRAG: The Musical,which began previews at theNew World Stagestheater on Monday, Sept. 30 and will officially open on Oct. 21.

“Kids!DRAG: The Musicalis a work of art,” Minnelli said in a statement. “It’s so brilliant that I had to join as a producer! Join me at every performance. Yes, EVERY PERFORMANCE!”

The move marks a return to Minnelli’s roots: The EGOT-winning performer has four Tony Awards, including two for best leading actress in a musical (forFlora the Red Menacein 1965, thenThe Actin 1978).

But producingDRAGis also an exciting new venture, as its Minnelli’s first time producing a full-length musical. She joins producing partners Tomas Costanza, Scott Prisand and Matt Weaver (Prisand and Weaver are both known forRock of Ages), alongside Tristan Schukraft, owner of LA’s iconic gay bar, The Abbey.

“Liza is the ultimate entertainer, and having her join us feels like winning the EGOT lottery all over again,” Prisand said in a statement.

In a statement, Weaver added: “Her enthusiasm for this project is contagious, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her bring that legendary sparkle toDRAG.”

Alaska will return to star in the Off-Broadway run, alongside a cast including Broadway alum andFire Islandactor Nick Adams, New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre, Bre Jackson, Eddie Korbich, J. Elaine Marcos, Jan Sport, Jujubee, Lagonna Blu, Luxx Noir London, Nick Laughlin, Remi Tuckman and Yair Keydar.

source: people.com