A rusical (portmanteau of "RuPaul" and "musical") is a musical theatre challenge on the television series RuPaul's Drag Race and other iterations of the show within the Drag Race franchise.
The productions have been featured on the American series since season 6, and have been described by Cordu Krubally of Screen Rant as "a highly anticipated staple" of the show, 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.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
The Rusical in season 6 (episode "Halftime Headliners") of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars was based on Super Bowl's halftime show performances. The Rusical is season 8 was about Joan Crawford.
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.
Canada's Drag Race
The clown-themed Rusical for season 2 was inspired by the film Under the Big Top (1938).
Drag Race España
Drag Race France
Drag Race Germany
Drag Race Holland
The Rusical for the second season of Drag Race Holland was based on the story of Cinderella.
Drag Race Italia
The second season of Drag Race Italia had a Rusical dedicated to Lady Gaga.
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.
Drag Race Philippines
The second season of Drag Race Philippines had a Rusical inspired by the film The Little Mermaid.
Drag Race Thailand
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.
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World
References
Drag Race (franchise) Musicals
