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Event Series Event Series: Cafe Royalty

Cafe Royalty – Drag @ The Understudy

September 29, 2023 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Join hosts Lezbian Minelli and Oversharon, alongside guests Betty Theft, Georgia Rising, Kerosene, Stephanie, and Tiki Vonté.

The Understudy is proud to launch our new drag series, CAFE ROYALTY, a rotating program of guest hosts and shows the last Friday of every month.

Join us Friday, September 29th for our kickoff show, featuring cast members representing the lineup for our next few months of shows.

HOSTS

Lezbian Minelli

Oversharon

PERFORMERS

Betty Theft

Georgia Rising

Kerosene

Stephanie

Tiki Vonté

Doors open at 8PM, Show begins promptly at 8:30PM. The Understudy Cafe will be open for refreshments.

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