The First Winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Takes the Stage
BeBe Zahara Benet—the very first winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”—is baring all this month in her brand new stage show. Playing at Manhattan’s The Triad Theatre, “Reveal” will showcase a more intimate, vulnerable side to the Cameroon-born drag entertainer. Through song and never-before-told stories, the live show will explore the Bebe beneath the colorful wigs and makeup by delving into her fantasies as a child, her relationships with men and her strong sense of spirituality.
“Growing up in Africa, I developed a deep connection with nature and the universe,” says Benet from the New York City recording studio where she is busy putting the finishing touches on her upcoming album. She will unveil some of her new work at “Reveal.” “I learned to treasure the oneness in my soul. Through all the media frenzy from being named ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar,’ I was able to find a way out of the madness through my spiritual connection. It helped keep me grounded.”
In “Reveal,” Benet aims to teach audiences how they, too, can uncover peace in their lives by finding purpose and seeking truth. She’s a strong believer that the universe has the power to alter one’s destiny. “We all have an innate sense of spirituality,” she says. “So many people choose to focus their energy on external nonsense and ignore the internal spirit. Life cannot be lived to the fullest without having a close connection with one’s innermost energy.”
This will be Bebe’s first time performing at New York’s The Triad Theatre. “The Triad is a precious gem that will allow for a more intimate performance,” she says. “Fans should prepare for loads of surprises. I will reveal new music, fabulous new looks, new stories and the greatest enigma of them all: me.”
Directed by Andrew Neisler and David Mendizabal and produced by Zahara Media in collaboration with Beto Sutter and JB Promotions, Bebe Zahara Benet’s one-woman show, “Reveal,” takes place Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 24 at 9 p.m. at The Triad (158 W 72nd St).
Tickets are available now at stage72.com.
