Defying Drag-ity

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Main Event | Joplin, MO

✨ Defying Drag-ity: A Wicked-Themed Drag Show ✨
Follow the yellow brick road straight into a night of glamour, drama, and unapologetic drag magic! Defying Drag-ity is a Wicked-inspired drag spectacular celebrating friendship, power, rebellion, and finding your voice—told through high heels, high notes, and even higher drama.
🕕 Show starts at 6 PM
🎟️ $10 a ticket
Prepare yourself for spellbinding performances, iconic looks, and twists that will have you questioning gravity itself. Whether you’re team pink or team green, this cast is ready to leave you enchanted.
The Cast

•. Anna-stetic Needles as Glinda
Serving bubble-popping beauty, charm, and a little bit of chaos, Anna-stetic brings Glinda’s sparkle with a sharp tongue and a dazzling presence that proves “good” can still be dangerous.

• Svetlanna.Lynne as Elphaba
Fierce, emotional, and powerful, Svetlanna.Lynne embodies Elphaba’s rage, heart, and defiance. Expect gravity-defying energy and performances that will hit you right in the soul.

• Violet Heels as Fiyero
Charming, reckless, and undeniably hot, Violet Heels brings swagger and sex appeal to Fiyero—because nothing says revolution like a pretty face with something to prove.

• Narcissistica Needles as Nessarose
Dark, dramatic, and hauntingly beautiful, Narcissistica delivers Nessarose with intensity and depth, reminding us that not every villain wears green.

• Inna Krysis as The Wizard
Mysterious, manipulative, and larger than life, Inna Krysis commands the stage as The Wizard—pulling strings, bending truths, and reminding us that power is often just smoke and mirrors.
• Smir Lè Queer as Madam Morrible
Cold, calculating, and deliciously unhinged, Smir Lè Queer embodies Madam Morrible with sharp wit and commanding menace. Expect control-freak realness, stormy dramatics, and a performance that proves chaos always starts at the top.
Come dressed to slay, ready to cheer, and prepared to defy drag-ity. This is not just a show—it’s a moment. 🧹💚💖🫧

Where is it happening?

The Main Event, 611 S Main Street, Floor 1,Joplin, Missouri, United States
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