The Drag Seed NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%

(6 Reviews)

Positive

83%

Mixed

17%

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Clever, Quirky, Edgy, Funny

About the Show

An adult-themed comedy about a perfect little boy who likes to dress like the perfect little girl.

In this parody of the 1956 horror film The Bad Seed, Carson is deadly serious about crowns, gowns, and pronouns. Carson’s mother, Connie loves and accepts her child, but wishes they weren’t so competitive. The adult-themed comedy follows Carson on their quest to win the Josephine Baker Rainbow Academy drag pageant, but when things do not go their way, they vow to get revenge.

Member Reviews (6)

Edgy, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing, Hilarious

See it if you'd like to see a Chicago troupe do a funny version of "The Bad Seed" in drag. Good costumes and set for off Broadway.

Don't see it if you do not like alternate versions of known works or drag or expect the drag to be like RuPaul's show.

Quirky, Great acting, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if Fun show, with an interesting spin on The Bad Seed. The lead was really good, and entire cast did a good job. Good staging.

Don't see it if You don't like drag or broad humor. It greatly helps if you are familiar with The Bad Seed in particular, and also RuPaul's Drag Race.

Clever, Hilarious, Delightful

See it if you want to see a reworking of "The Bad Seed" in drag and spot on performances. You want to laugh for 2.5 hours.

Don't see it if You don't like "Drag". If you don't want to sit for 2.5 hours. if you don't want to laugh.

Mildly amusing

See it if you loved The Bad Seed and would enjoy a spoof in drag. I never saw The Bad Seed and found this show only mildly amusing at times. Too long!

Don't see it if you want to laugh out loud throughout. A few mildly amusing moments but otherwise meh. Ed Jones is very good.

Quirky, Must see, Funny, Great writing, Clever

See it if A lot of fun. Remember to use appropriate pronouns!

Don't see it if You're looking for drag queen drama

Edgy, Entertaining, Raunchy, Funny, Clever

See it if You’re a fan of fringe / offbeat / quirky theater. Bold unapologetic zany acting choices.

Don't see it if You’re a prude or homophobic.

Critic Reviews (1)

"'The Drag Seed' is a riot — a clever satire of our shifting manners told through the kaleidoscope of drag. Crucially, it never takes itself too seriously, which feels like a breath of fresh air in our overly severe age."
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