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The original queens have arrived.
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
Cast
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Blanca
Dominique Jackson
Elektra Abundance
Billy Porter
Pray Tell
Indya Moore
Angel
Angel Bismark Curiel
Lil Papi
Dyllón Burnside
Ricky
Hailie Sahar
Lulu
Jason A. Rodriguez
Lemar
Jiggly Caliente
Veronica Ferocity
Jeremy Pope
Christopher
Seasons
It's 1990, and even as Madonna's ballroom ode "Vogue" sweeps the nation, Blanca, Pray Tell and the House of Evangelista know life isn't always a ball.
E1Pilot
Jun 3, 2018
Blanca pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, and Damon moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company.
E2Access
Jun 10, 2018
Blanca is denied access to a popular bar leading to a purposeful feud. Meanwhile, inexperienced Damon learns the truth about love and sex when he is asked on a date.
E3Giving and Receiving
Jun 17, 2018
The House of Evangelista celebrates the holidays and prepares for the Snow Ball in spite of Angel's lack of holiday spirit. Elektra contemplates undergoing an affirming medical procedure.
E4The Fever
Jun 24, 2018
Candy's insecurities about her appearance are heightened when she is criticized at a ball. Meanwhile, Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.
E5Mother's Day
Jul 1, 2018
Blanca is forced to reconnect with her estranged siblings after the death of her mother.
E6Love Is the Message
Jul 8, 2018
Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.
E7Pink Slip
Jul 15, 2018
Blanca makes a startling revelation about Lil Papi that changes the House of Evangelista forever. Meanwhile, Elektra rethinks her means of survival when the House of Abundance is evicted from their apartment.
E8Mother of the Year
Jul 22, 2018
The ultimate showdown takes places at the Princess Ball, when the House of Evangelista battles against the House of Ferocity and Mother of the Year is decided
Season 2 flashes forward in time to 1990. On the heels of the ballroom community establishing itself in pop culture and going mainstream, the House of Evangelista is forced to reevaluate their goals. Meanwhile, the AIDS crisis worsens and the reaction from a group of activists reaches a fever pitch.
E1Acting Up
Jun 11, 2019
Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhile, Pray Tell joins an activist organization fighting for the rights of HIV positive people.
E2Worth It
Jun 18, 2019
Determined to be an example to her children, Blanca launches a business venture with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ricky's travels have unpredicted consequences for his relationship with Damon, and Elektra shocks the ballroom community with a bold move.
E3Butterfly/Cocoon
Jun 25, 2019
A fatal mishap with a client leads Elektra to seek out the counsel of Blanca and Candy. Meanwhile, moving from friends to lovers proves to be a challenge for Angel and Lil Papi.
E4Never Knew Love Like This Before
Jul 9, 2019
The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.
E5What Would Candy Do?
Jul 16, 2019
Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour.
E6Love's in Need of Love Today
Jul 23, 2019
After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.
E7Blow
Jul 30, 2019
The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling
E8Revelations
Aug 6, 2019
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
E9Life's a Beach
Aug 13, 2019
With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.
E10In My Heels
Aug 20, 2019
After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.
E1On the Run
May 2, 2021
1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide, but Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Lemar shakes up the community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan.
E2Intervention
May 2, 2021
When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.
E3The Trunk
May 9, 2021
After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.
E4Take Me to Church
May 16, 2021
After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.
E5Something Borrowed, Something Blue
May 23, 2021
A visit from an old friend complicates Angel and Papi's wedding plans. Meanwhile, Elektra expands her business with the help of her new, shady, associates.
E6Something Old, Something New
May 30, 2021
While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source
E7Series Finale (1)
Jun 6, 2021
When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication
E8Series Finale (2)
Jun 6, 2021
When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.
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A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
