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Four golden silhouettes, two male and two female, stand against a vibrant red background. Text reads: “Broadway’s Leading Ladies with a Gender-Bent Twist! A Gay’s Dream Golden Edition” in large bold letters. The composition is glitzy and theatrical, perfectly capturing the dazzling spirit of Broadway and celebrating iconic Leading Ladies reimagined through a gender-bent lens.

A Gay’s Dream: Broadway’s Leading Ladies with a Gender-Bent Twist

Golden Edition

November 30, 2026

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly! was a man, or if Adelaide in Guys and Dolls was played by a drag queen? After the roaring success of A Gay’s Dream in February 2025, we are back with a second volume of the hit show! Join us for A Gay’s Dream: Broadway’s Leading Ladies with a Gender-bent Twist!, featuring male and non-binary performers and drag artists performing songs sung by female characters from the Golden Age of musical theater! Produced and directed by Toby Chernesky, this show celebrates the commonly felt desire to sing beloved female songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” or “If I Were a Bell” in a dazzling evening of diverse performances of your favorite leading ladies like you’ve never seen before! Audiences can expect a community celebration of queerness, all types of voices, spectacle and authenticity, up-and-coming performers, and your favorite NYC drag artists, all wrapped up in a beautiful bow bound to leave you gagged!

Music direction by Chelsea Melnick.

Featuring:

Dawson Blackburn
Toby Chernesky (Salad Days Off-Broadway Festival)
Jolene Cuisine
Mo DeGreen
Landon DeGroote
Danny Drewes (Wicked: For Good, Pretty Woman national tour)
Mack Farrar (The Startup Off-Broadway)
Hassan
Sierra La Puerta (Stirring the Waters Across America at the Kennedy Center, Here I Am Off-Broadway)
Dylan Large
Melisma
August Miller
Macy Skaggs
Ara Besque Starr
Kahlil Syntell (Silverback Mountain Off-Broadway)
Mitchell Turner

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Mitchell Turner has short, tousled brown hair and light eyes, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a light blue denim shirt over a white undershirt against a plain, muted green background.

Dawson Blackburn

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A headshot of Mitchell Turner, a young person with dark hair, brown eyes, and a groomed beard. They are wearing a dark green corduroy shirt over a black tank top and a thin silver necklace against a plain grey background.

Toby Chernesky

Producer/Director
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Mitchell Turner, a drag performer with a large, bright orange beehive hairstyle, poses against a gradient purple and orange background. They wear elaborate makeup with heavy winged eyeliner, a neatly groomed beard, and shimmering crystal jewelry, including chandelier earrings and rings.

Jolene Cuisine

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A person with long, wavy, auburn hair poses against a green background. They have light skin, green eyes, and are wearing gold hoop earrings and a fine necklace with a small pendant. Their expression is neutral, with slightly parted lips. They're wearing subtle makeup.

Mo DeGreen

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Mitchell Turner, a young man with wavy, shoulder-length brown hair and a light mustache, looks toward the camera with a slight smile. He is wearing a buttoned, light blue collared shirt against a plain, neutral-toned background.

Landon DeGroote

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Danny Drewes, a man with styled brown hair and a trimmed beard, smiles at the camera. He wears a dark brown collared shirt with yellow piping. The background is a smooth, warm brown, while the bright and even lighting highlights Danny Drewes’s face.

Danny Drewes

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A portrait of Mitchell Turner, a person with light skin, blue eyes, and messy, bleach-blonde hair. They have a light mustache and beard, and are wearing a maroon shirt with blue shoulder detailing against a dark red background.

Mack Farrar

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Drag performer with dramatic makeup including a painted beard and accentuated eyes. The performer wears a mirrored top and a voluminous, metallic silver jacket. Large, dangling earrings add to the bold look. Their hand is raised near their face against a white background.

Hassan

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Drag performer Mitchell Turner poses against a bright teal background with hair styled in crystal-embellished victory rolls. They wear a light blue gown with a nude mesh neckline featuring a subtle zebra pattern, accented by a chunky silver necklace and sparkling jewelry.

Sierra La Puerta

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A portrait of Mitchell Turner, a young man with dark, styled hair and brown eyes looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a vibrant blue collared shirt and is positioned against a textured, weathered brick wall.

Dylan Large

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Mitchell Turner poses in glamorous drag makeup with long, crimped blonde hair and braided accents against a reflective metallic background. They feature sharp, heavy black eyeliner, contoured cheeks, and dark lipstick, wearing a pink faux-fur cuff and a metallic silver chain necklace.

Melisma

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Mitchell Turner, a young woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and round glasses, looks toward the camera. She wears a lavender t-shirt under a purple and white plaid flannel shirt, with a blurred outdoor building facade in the background.

Chelsea Melnick

Music Director
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Mitchell Turner has ginger, textured hair and freckles, facing forward against a solid pink background. They wear a white, ribbed mock-neck sweater with lace-up shoulder detail and small gold hoop earrings.

August Miller

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Allison Calabrese, a young woman with short, wavy blonde hair and bangs, smiles slightly. She has fair skin, green eyes, and natural makeup. Dressed in a black sleeveless top, she poses against a neutral gray background.

Macy Skaggs

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Mitchell Turner is a drag performer with voluminous, high blonde hair and dramatic makeup featuring dark winged eyeliner, metallic eyeshadow, and a neutral lip. They have long, dark manicured nails and are adorned with large, shimmering crystal earrings and a matching hair accessory.

Ara Besque Starr

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Phoebe Kleehammer, with long, highlighted braids, gazes at the camera while wearing a blue shirt and layered silver necklaces. Their makeup is subtle, featuring glossy lips and soft eyeshadow. The background is a neutral gray, keeping focus on their expressive face.

Kahlil Syntell

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Mitchell Turner smiles gently at the camera, wearing a white button-down shirt patterned with blue and yellow flowers and vertical stripes against a solid pale green background.

Mitchell Turner

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Pricing

  • $19.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $41.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $47 (includes $7 in fees)
  • Premiums: $52.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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54 Below’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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