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Gallery: Pride Union’s 12th Annual Totally Fabulous Drag Show

By Emma Fierberg Staff photographer
Shangela Laquifa Wadley, a former contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and three-time host of the Totally Fabulous Drag show, opens Friday night's show with a lip-syncing performance of Beyoncé's "XO."
Shangela Laquifa Wadley, a former contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race" and three-time host of the Totally Fabulous Drag show, opens Friday night's show with a lip-syncing performance of Beyoncé's "XO." Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
Audience members line up at the edge of the catwalk to tip drag king George Michael during his performance of Kenny Chesney's "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
Audience members line up at the edge of the catwalk to tip drag king George Michael during his performance of Kenny Chesney's "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy." Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
As the host of the show, Shangela took full liberty and stopped the show for a selfie with the audience. This was Shangela's first show on her tour after a leg injury that kept her off the stage for three months.
As the host of the show, Shangela took full liberty and stopped the show for a selfie with the audience. This was Shangela's first show on her tour after a leg injury that kept her off the stage for three months. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
(From left) Guest performer Spikey Van Dykey, Shangela, and a stage crew member pose after Spikey's first set, imitating Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke.
(From left) Guest performer Spikey Van Dykey, Shangela, and a stage crew member pose after Spikey's first set, imitating Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
A dollar bill remains on the stage as Tanya Tatone performs her jail-themed routine at the Totally Fabulous Drag Show.
A dollar bill remains on the stage as Tanya Tatone performs her jail-themed routine at the Totally Fabulous Drag Show. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
Members of Kalabash Dance Troupe perform at the Totally Fabulous Drag Show.
Members of Kalabash Dance Troupe perform at the Totally Fabulous Drag Show. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
At the end of her Beyoncè medley set, Donyella Dupree slams to the floor in a full split bookended by two of her backup dancers.
At the end of her Beyoncè medley set, Donyella Dupree slams to the floor in a full split bookended by two of her backup dancers. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
Known fondly as Shangela's "drag mother," guest performer Alyssa Edwards kicks during a version of Lady Gaga's "Applause." Between acts, Edwards got the crowd going with the story of how her luggage with all of her drag equipment was "lost" at the airport earlier Friday evening.
Known fondly as Shangela's "drag mother," guest performer Alyssa Edwards kicks during a version of Lady Gaga's "Applause." Between acts, Edwards got the crowd going with the story of how her luggage with all of her drag equipment was "lost" at the airport earlier Friday evening. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
On her way back from strutting down the aisle of the audience, Alyssa Edwards stops in front of two young girls to finish up her song.
On her way back from strutting down the aisle of the audience, Alyssa Edwards stops in front of two young girls to finish up her song. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
An audience member waves his dollar bill at Shangela as she wows the crowd with a mellow ballad.
An audience member waves his dollar bill at Shangela as she wows the crowd with a mellow ballad. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
As the song comes to a close, Shangela lip-syncs her heart out.
As the song comes to a close, Shangela lip-syncs her heart out. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
Donyella Dupree, winner of the 12th annual Totally Fabulous Drag Show, greets adoring fans after winning her title.
Donyella Dupree, winner of the 12th annual Totally Fabulous Drag Show, greets adoring fans after winning her title. Emma Fierberg | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on February 22, 2014 at 8:09 pm

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