The beauty of opera and fabulosity of drag unite in a sparkling new show starring a trio of classically trained queens from the blockbuster reality competition RuPaul’s Drag Race—All-Star champion Monét X Change, fan favorite Thorgy Thor, and finalist Sapphira Cristál! SOUNDCAKE is an aural confection of standard repertoire, audacious adaptations, and original pieces that pay homage to the queerness and gender expansion present in both centuries-old art forms. The scripted semi-staged concert traces the superstars’ own journeys through live performance; recalling community in the church, modern depictions of classical music, and the influence of opera divas in their drag personas. SOUNDCAKE brought a sold-out crowd of classical aficionados and Drag Race superfans to their feet at the opening of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City in June 2024.