Drag performers Maxie and Viñas DeLuxe have been announced as alternating leads for the upcoming ‘Die Beautiful’ musical, a production that held a large audition process with over 200 candidates. This casting highlights the prominence of local drag and LGBTQ+ talent in mainstream Metro Manila theater, offering the community a chance to see celebrated performers in a highly anticipated cultural production. The production confirmed the two leads will alternate in the role of Trisha; specific performance dates, venue, and ticket information have not yet been officially announced.
Background
‘Die Beautiful’ is a musical adaptation of the award-winning 2016 Filipino film of the same name, which told the story of a transgender woman and celebrated Filipino drag culture. The film’s success has fueled high expectations for this theatrical version.
Source: Philippine Star