Australian drag and theater performer, Trevor Ashley, best known from the TV’s “Queen of the Universe,” presents his new show for two performances on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 at 9:30 PM at The Green Room 42. Music director is Brian Nash.
The evening features songs from “Queen of the Universe,” including “Get the Party Started,” “The Rose,” and “River Deep, Mountain High,” in addition to tributes to Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli. Ashley will lift the curtain on what really happens when you travel halfway across the world to shoot a reality television programme when you’re a control freak with absolutely no control. Expect a night of laughs, gay anthems and powerhouse vocals, plus trademark wit and self-deprecation.
Ashley has built a career and following as an actor, writer, director and international queen of cabaret. He recently was the fan favorite and runner-up on “Queen of the Universe,” the global drag singing competition hosted by Graham Norton, streaming worldwide. In musical theatre he starred as Thenardier in Les Misérables, for which he was nominated for his third Helpmann Award. He has also appeared as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, the original Australian Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and created the role of Miss Understanding in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical, and has just completed a sold-out run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat as Pharaoh. Hes made hi New York debut at Sony Hall in 2019 in Liza’s Back! (is broken).
The cover charge ranges from $25-$55. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com.
The Green Room 42 is located at 570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel in Manhattan.
