MX St. Pete Pride Pageant, Category 3 Credit: Dave Decker

The BEAST is back (back rolls??). One of the most memorable “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queens is still celebrating her “Global All Stars” win with a “Crowned” tour.

Aside from the glamorous performances she’s known for, Edwards will also serve up hilarious stories in her Bilheimer Capitol Theatre premiere. Fans can hear the “Cinderella fella” story of how Edwards went from Justin Johnson, a humble dancer from Mesquite, Texas, to global drag icon—with lots of broken heels, chipped nails and drama along the way.

Edwards stops in Clearwater before returning home to Texas for a few dates and then performing in Washington D.C. for World Pride 2025.

More “Drag Race” queens will be in Tampa Bay for appearances at Cocktail next month for St. Pete Pride, and at Ruth Eckerd Hall in September for the Werq the World tour.

Tickets start at $35 for Alyssa Edwards’ “Crowned” tour in Clearwater on Sunday, May 18.

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This article appears in May 8-14, 2025.