Nina West is The Very Queen!
Nina West, star of television, stage, and film makes her Big Gay Hudson Valley concert debut in a brand new show called Nina West is The Very Queen! Through story and song, Nina will take you on a journey of the moments that have made her career one to watch.
Featuring selections from Broadway’s Hairspray, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Into the Woods, along with many of her own personal favorites, she’ll dazzle you with her wit and sparkling personality. All together, the music and stories shared will reveal why Nina is, in fact, The Very Queen.
“Of what,” you may ask? Maybe we’ll all find out together…
Bring your best “Judy” and join Big Gay Hudson Valley for this fun and hilarious night of entertainment at Vassar College’s Martel Theater.
This show will contain adult themes and language. We recommend all attendees be 21+.
Tickets are sold by section. You are guaranteed a seat in the section that you purchase a ticket for. Within that section seating is first come, first serve.
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Use the form below or CLICK HERE to order your tickets. Seating is guaranteed in the section that you purchase for and is first come, first serve on the night of the event.
About Nina West
Nina West (he/him/they/them) is a veritable “every-queen” – an actor, singer/songwriter, producer, author, host, and activist who won the title of Miss Congeniality on the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and recently competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 9.” Nina rose to international acclaim in 2019 on season 11 of VH1’s hit show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” placing sixth and receiving the coveted title of Miss Congeniality. She returned to the show in 2021 as a guest and was anointed “America’s Sweetheart” by RuPaul.
Nina made history at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2019 as the first person to walk the carpet in full drag, in support of her season; that year, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” won five Primetime Emmy Awards, including Best Reality Competition Show.
In the world of music, Nina has released three EPs: John Goodman, a musical comedy EP, which reached no. 2 on the Billboard Comedy Charts; Drag Is Magic, a children’s music album, which reached no. 9 on the Billboard Children’s Charts; and The West Christmas Ever, featuring Disney legend Jim Cummings, which debuted at no. 5 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. She has also released a handful of singles along the way including acclaimed Halloween favorites “Slayer” featuring Taran Killam and “Lisa Frankenstein” featuring Bobby Moynihan.
About Vassar College’s Martel Theater
The 325-seat Martel Theater, in the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, opened in 2003. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Cesar Pelli and Associates, the Broadway-standard Martel Theater features a traditional proscenium-style stage and hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year at Vassar College.
