Best in Drag Show Returns with Star-Studded Cast of Judges

Join us Sunday, October 5 for one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated and outrageous events, Best in Drag Show. An all-star cast of celebrities is set to judge this iconic event taking place at the Orpheum Theatre, including 2025 Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, actress Judy Greer, actress Camryn Manheim, comedian Cheri Oteri, Emmy Award winner Dan Bucatinsky, actor Grant Show, comedian Kathy Kinney, and Marc Malkin from Variety.

Blending high-octane performances, theatrical flair, and irreverent humor, contestants push the boundaries of drag artistry while dazzling audiences with inventive costumes, dramatic entrances, and jaw-dropping acts. In existence for over 30 years, this annual fundraising event always delivers an evening of pure spectacle and unapologetic creativity for everyone in attendance. This year’s lineup will also feature Salina EsTitties, who first launched her drag career at Best in Drag Show and now returns to the Orpheum stage as a celebrated performer.

Produced by a dedicated team of volunteers, Best in Drag Show exists to support the Alliance for Housing & Healing, a program of APLA Health that provides essential services and housing for people living with HIV across Los Angeles County. The show has evolved from its humble beginnings in a West Hollywood living room into one of the city’s most beloved and enduring events, attracting attendees from all walks of life who come together to celebrate community, resilience, and the transformative power of drag.

Tickets for Best in Drag Show are now available at bestindragshow.com, and sponsorship opportunities remain open for individuals, businesses, and organizations eager to support this vital cause. Whether attending as a longtime fan or a first-time spectator, guests can expect an immersive experience full of laughter, spectacle, and heart, all in support of APLA Health’s mission to provide critical housing and support services to people living with HIV.