Creating Magic: Ash Gordon’s Impact on the Drag Community and Musical Theater

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Ash Gordon is a creative force. A Los Angeles-based songwriter, music producer, and playwright whose roots can be traced back to the vibrant streets of Long Island, New York. Raised by her fabulously hip grandparents, Ash Gordon was destined to forge a creative path.

Since 2016, she has been published by PULSE Recordings, making a name for herself writing and producing songs for drag queens before it went mainstream and showcasing her commitment to her community’s art form.

Her prolific work has resulted in ten number-one albums on the iTunes charts, collaborating with entertainment royalties like RuPaul’s Drag Race, Alaska Thunderfuck, Trixie Mattel, and Katya. Ash is not just a songwriter, she is a true ally who leverages her art to uplift the drag community.

In a forceful stance against Tennessee’s 2023 drag ban, she wrote “Drag Isn’t Dangerous,” a theme song for the telethon hosted by Producer Entertainment Group and Queer Town Hall, which raised over half a million dollars for LGBTQ+ organizations supporting drag and trans performers.

Ash is currently channeling her creative energy into her pièce de résistance, the award-winning, DRAG: The Musical, which opens off-Broadway this October 21. Co-created with longtime friends and collaborators Alaska Thunderfuck and Tomas Costanza, the story centers on two rival drag clubs vying for survival. It’s a play filled with heart, humor, and plenty of glamour.


Professional heartthrob Joey McIntyre and Broadway veterans Nick Adams and J. Elaine Marcos joined the cast, adding star power to the production and putting DRAG: The Musical on the fast track to Broadway and beyond. The show promises a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, reminiscent of cult classics like Rocky Horror and La Cage aux Folles, while adding a modern twist that makes it accessible to today’s audiences.

The all-star cast includes drag icons Alaska, Jujubee, Jan Sport, Lux Noir London, and Lagoona Bloo. They come together to tell a story of rivalry, resilience, and family. As the narrative unfolds, the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and the transformative power of acceptance and love are revealed.

 

Ash is poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of theater. Her journey as a pioneering playwright and creator reflects her unwavering dedication to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices through the arts. Ash Gordon is more than a songwriter; she is a trailblazer, a true ally, and an advocate for the drag community, using her talent to inspire change and celebrate diversity. As she continues to push the boundaries of the arts, there is no doubt that her work will resonate for generations.

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