Rusical

Rusical

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. The Rusical in the second season was inspired by three telenovelas starring Thalía: María Mercedes, Marimar, and María la del Barrio.

RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World

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