May is truly a drag for the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus, but in the best possible way.
Hair, heels, attitude and song will fill the Babylon American Legion on Saturday, May 12 when chorus members — some performing in their most inspired fancy dress — will take the stage for the “May’s a Drag” cabaret. In addition to LIGMC members, the bill includes guest performers from Long Island and New York City’s galaxy of drag stars.
“Our annual drag cabaret is one of our most exciting fundraising events,” said Tony Mazza, an LIGMC board member. “Every year, we team up with a talented cast of local drag queens to put on an amazing show that includes traditional drag queen lip-syncing as well as live vocal performances.”
Annie Manildoo — one of several Long Island queens set to perform — is the event’s hostess, and she’s ready for action “Annie time, Annie place, Annie way you want her!”
“Being that I often sing live, I appreciate what the Gay Men’s Chorus does immensely and am more than happy to support them in any way possible,” Manildoo said. “This is a show you won’t want to miss!”
Scheduled featured drag performers include Ivy Stalls, who has vowed to shower the festivities with “peace, love and rainbows,” and Bella Noche, New York City’s renowned Mermaid Queen. Drag trailblazer and La Cage alumna Alexis Flame is a special featured performer. Guest stars include “mother-daughter” tandem Anita Moorehead and Toni Homeperm, as well as Pride Entertainment & Events founder Olivia London.
Showtime at the American Legion, located at 22 Grove Place in Babylon, is 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available at the door and online at ligmc.org.
Now in its 10th anniversary season, the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community-based organization that provides diverse audiences with high-quality choral performances and musical experiences. LIGMC uses music to unite the LGBT community, fight prejudice and discrimination, and affirm the contributions of the LGBT community to the region’s cultural life.
