# Rusical

A Rusical (portmanteau of "RuPaul" and "musical") is a musical theatre challenge recurring across the Drag Race television franchise. Rusical productions began in 2014 during the sixth season of the American series, and have subsequently become "a highly anticipated staple" of the reality competition, allowing contestants to showcase their talents.

## Rusicals by series
### RuPaul's Drag Race

Season nine's Rusical (Kardashians: The Musical) was inspired by the musical Hamilton. The American series has also seen Rusicals about Cher, Donald Trump, and Madonna. Seasons fourteen and fifteen had parodies of the films Moulin Rouge! and Footloose respectively. Season sixteen's Rusical was a parody of the musical The Sound of Music and its film adaptation. The Rusical on season seventeen was inspired by The Wizard of Oz and its musical adaptations Wicked and The Wiz.
Rusicals of RuPaul's Drag Race :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 6 | Shade: The Rusical | Courtney Act |
| 7 | Glamazonian Airways | Ginger Minj |
| 8 | Bitch Perfect | Chi Chi DeVayne |
| 9 | Kardashians: The Musical | Shea Couleé |
| 10 | PharmaRusical | The Vixen |
| 10 | Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical | Kameron Michaels |
| 11 | Trump: The Rusical | Silky Nutmeg Ganache |
| 12 | Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical | Gigi Goode |
| 12 | Viva Drag Vegas | Gigi Goode |
| 13 | Social Media: The Unverified Rusical | Rosé |
| 14 | Moulin Ru: The Rusical | Lady Camden |
| 15 | Wigloose: The Rusical! | Anetra |
| 16 | The Sound of Rusic | Plasma |
| 17 | The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! | Sam Star |

### RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

The Rusical in season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars depicted historical women. Alaska Thunderfuck, Alyssa Edwards, Detox, and Ginger Minj portrayed a Britney Spears-inspired Eve, Annie Oakley, Marie Antoinette, and Catherine the Great, respectively. Katya and Phi Phi O'Hara portrayed Princess Diana and Helen of Troy, respectively. On season 3 ("Divas Lip Sync Live"), Aja performed as Amy Winehouse, BeBe Zahara Benet as Diana Ross, BenDeLaCreme as Julie Andrews, Chi Chi DeVayne as Patti LaBelle, Kennedy Davenport as Janet Jackson, Milk as Celine Dion, Shangela as Mariah Carey, Trixie Mattel as Dolly Parton, and Thorgy Thor as Stevie Nicks. Season six's Rusical (episode "Halftime Headliners") was based on Super Bowl's halftime show performances. Season eight's Rusical was based on the life of Joan Crawford. Season nine's Rusical was inspired by the film Rosemary's Baby.
Rusicals of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars :
| Season | Rusical | Winner(s) |
| 2 | HERstory of the World | Alyssa Edwards |
| 2 | HERstory of the World | Detox |
| 3 | Divas Lip Sync Live | BenDeLaCreme |
| 3 | Divas Lip Sync Live | Shangela |
| 6 | All Stars 6 Hall of Fame Halftime Show | Jan |
| 8 | Joan: The Unauthorized Rusical | Kandy Muse |
| 9 | Rosemarie's Baby Shower: The Rusical | Jorgeous |
| 9 | Rosemarie's Baby Shower: The Rusical | Shannel |

### RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race

The Rusical on season 1 of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race was about Dolly Parton and her 1980 comedy film 9 to 5.
Rusicals of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | Twerking 5 to 9: The Rusical | — |

### Canada's Drag Race

The clown-themed Rusical of season 2 was inspired by the 1938 film Under the Big Top. On season 4, the Rusical was about the life of host Brooke Lynn Hytes.
Rusicals of Canada's Drag Race :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | Under the Big Top | Pythia |
| 3 | Squirrels Trip: The Rusical | Vivian Vanderpuss |
| 4 | From Drags to Riches: The Rusical | Aurora Matrix |

#### Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World

The second season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World had a Rusical about the Snatch Game.
Rusicals of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | Snatch Game: The Rusical | Lemon |

### Drag Race España

The second season of Drag Race España had a Rusical based on the musical La llamada. The third season had a Rusical inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz setting the story during the La Movida Madrileña countercultural movement. The fourth season's Rusical was an homage to Spanish musical artists across the last century.
Rusicals of Drag Race España :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | La Llamadrag | Estrella Xtravaganza |
| 3 | El Mago Precoz | Pitita |
| 4 | Eternas | Vampirashian |

### Drag Race France

Rusicals of Drag Race France :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | Le Bossu de Notre Drag | Keiona |
| 3 | Céline Dion: The Rusical | Leona Winter |

### Drag Race Germany

Rusicals of Drag Race Germany :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | Dragort: The Rusical | Metamorkid |

### Drag Race Holland

The Rusical for the second season of Drag Race Holland was based on the story of Cinderella.
Rusicals of Drag Race Holland :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | Máxima: The Rusical | Janey Jacké |
| 2 | CindeRulla: The Rusical | My Little Puny |

### Drag Race Italia

The second season of Drag Race Italia had a Rusical dedicated to Lady Gaga.
Rusicals of Drag Race Italia :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | Carrà: The Rusical | Divinity |
| 2 | Lady Gaga: The Unauthorised Rusical | La Petite Noire |
| 3 | Paola & Chiara: An Unauthorised Fairytale Rusical | Sypario |

### Drag Race México

The first season of Drag Race México had a Rusical based on Acapulco Shore, the Mexican spin-off series of Jersey Shore. The Rusical in the second season was inspired by three telenovelas starring Thalía: María Mercedes, Marimar, and María la del Barrio.
Rusicals of Drag Race México :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | Dragapulco Shore: The Rusical | Cristian Peralta |
| 2 | The Three Marías: The Rusical | Jenary Bloom |

### Drag Race Philippines

The second season of Drag Race Philippines had a Rusical inspired by the film The Little Mermaid. The Rusical in the third season was inspired by Wicked.
Rusicals of Drag Race Philippines :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 1 | OPM Divas: The Rusical | Precious Paula Nicole |
| 2 | Sirena: The Rusical | DeeDee Marié Holliday |
| 3 | AaWicked Kita: The Rusical | Zymba Ding |

### Drag Race Thailand

Rusicals of Drag Race Thailand :
| Season | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | Apaporn Nakornsawan: Thai Musical | Kandy Zyanide |
| 3 | Kraitong: The Rusical | Gawdland |

### RuPaul's Drag Race UK

The Rusicals in the second and fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race UK were inspired by the musicals Cats and Mary Poppins, respectively. The Rusical in the fifth season was a pantomime.
Rusicals of RuPaul's Drag Race UK :
| Series | Rusical | Winner |
| 2 | Rats: The Rusical | Veronica Green |
| 4 | Lairy Poppins: The Rusical | Danny Beard |
| 5 | Pant-Oh She Better Don't!: The Rusical | Ginger Johnson |
| 6 | Pop of the Tops - Live: The Rusical | La Voix |

#### RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World

Rusicals of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World :
| Season | Rusical | Winner(s) |
| 1 | West End Wendys | Janey Jacké |
| 1 | West End Wendys | Pangina Heals |
| 2 | Seven!: Confessions of a Drag Queen | Marina Summers |
| 2 | Seven!: Confessions of a Drag Queen | Tia Kofi |