Great shows featuring trans and nonbinary performers in NYC

Supreme stage siren Justin Vivian Bond has developed a cult of fans who don't miss their annual holiday show—a classic cabaret blowout featuring songbook favorites, queer protest and meandering musings from the singular mind of JVB. Look sharp and look up: you're about to see the very best act in town. 

Brooklyn's most subversive ensemble brings their outrageous brand of drag and burlesque to National Sawdust for this special Adamms Family Values tribute edition. Witness gender-obliterating, hyper-inclusive comedy and stunts from the mischievous minds of Divina GranSparkle, K.James, Miss Malice, Nyx Nocturne, Vigor Mortis, Zoe Ziegfeld, Fem Appeal, Heart Crimson, Hystée Lauder and MiscAllaneous DomTop.

It's the most gorgeous night in town...and it happens every month! Costume-clad stage meteorites Peter Smith and Sandy Honig take over the legendary Slipper Room for a classic variety revue, featuring infinitely agile musical director Ben Moss and burlesque angel Luna Love. Like the aunts out of any teen witch movie, Smith and Honig seem to cast spells in a language all their own; good luck trying to resist their magic. 

Juliet Prather, Maddie Fischer, Fareeha Khan, Jesse Roth and Stephanie Pace host this comedy showcase highlighting female, queer and gender non-conforming talents. November's edition boasts a killer lineup, including Gara Lonning, Andrés Govea, Joe Castle Baker, Rachel Joravsky, Rachel Pegram, Jess Salomon and Larry Owens. 

You’ll certainly be telling your grandchildren about the summer you caught Mitra Jouhari, Patti Harrison and Catherine Cohen live in Brooklyn—for only $10 dollars. The untouchable bi-coastal trio unites its powers of satire, musical composition and self-awareness for this special show. Look out for subversive original songs, outrageous looks and a pantheon of hilarious guests. Snatch your tickets fast—you’ll soon be out of chances to catch these three imminent icons on one stage.