With a rash of anti-drag payments sweeping the nation, growing threats, protests, and violent motion towards drag occasions nationwide, I really feel compelled to assist something drag. And Hulu has simply introduced the beginning date for its unscripted drag sequence, Drag Me To Dinner, starring Neil Patrick Harris (A Series of Unfortunate Events), drag famous person Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race season 6 winner), and the humorous and fabulous Haneefah Wood (Murderville).
Hosted by dapper NYC legend Drag King Murray Hill (you hardly ever see a drag king on TV, so that is nice), Drag Me To Dinner is described as “a riotous, format-busting, fourth-wall-breaking, unapologetic sendup of traditional reality competition shows.” Premiering May 31, in every episode, two groups of profitable drag queens will go head-to-head to throw probably the most fabulous, awe-inspiring, drag-tastical dinner events of all time, and be topped champion and stroll away with The Glorious Golden Grater by the present’s three judges, Harris, Del Rio, and Wood.
Each episode has its personal distinctive theme, as revealed by present producer David Burtka. Teams will give attention to a number of standards: meals & drink, design & decor, and leisure & general vibe.
Participating queens embrace Alaska, Alexis Mateo, BeBe Zahara Benet, BenDeLaCreme, Biqtch Puddin’, Chelsea Piers, Darienne Lake, Detox, Gigi Goode, Ginger Minj, Heidi N Closet, Heklina, Jackie Beat, Jaida Essence Hall, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Jinkx Monsoon, Kiki Ball-Change, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Marti Gould Cummings, Mayhem Miller, Meatball, Merrie Cherry, Morgan McMichaels, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Naomi Smalls, Nina West, Peaches Christ, Peachez Iman Cummings, Pixie Aventura, Raja, Rhea Litré, Selma Nilla, Sherry Vine, Symone, Thorgy Thor, Trinity the Tuck, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and Willam.
Harris and Burtka function government producers, alongside Todd Lubin for Boat Rocker’s Matador Content and Jay Peterson for Boat Rocker. Chad Mumm and Mark W. Olsen government produce for Vox Media Studios, along with David Chang, Dave O’Connor, Chris Ying, and Christopher C. Chen serving as government producers for Majordomo Media. James Sunderland is the showrunner and government producer.
Check out this season’s queens beneath!
The drag-tastical sequence, Drag Me To Dinner, debuts Wednesday, May 31, solely on Hulu.
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