RuPaul's Drag Race
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Season nine's Rusical (Kardashians: The Musical) was inspired by the musical Hamilton.[3] 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.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
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The Rusical in season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars depicted historical women. Alaska Thunderfuck, Alyssa Edwards, Detox, and Ginger Minj portrayed a Britney Spears-inspired Eve,[10] Annie Oakley, Marie Antoinette, and Catherine the Great, respectively.[11] Katya and Phi Phi O'Hara portrayed Princess Diana and Helen of Troy, respectively.[12][13] On season 3 ("Divas Lip Sync Live"), Aja performed as Amy Winehouse, BeBe Zahara BenetasDiana Ross, BenDeLaCremeasJulie Andrews, Chi Chi DeVayneasPatti LaBelle, Kennedy DavenportasJanet Jackson, MilkasCeline Dion, ShangelaasMariah Carey, Trixie MattelasDolly Parton, and Thorgy ThorasStevie Nicks.[14][15] Season six's Rusical (episode "Halftime Headliners") was based on Super Bowl's halftime show performances.[16] Season eight's Rusical was based on the life of Joan Crawford.[17] Season nine's Rusical was inspired by the film Rosemary's Baby.[18]
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race
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The Rusical on season 1 of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race was about Dolly Parton and her 1980 comedy film 9 to 5.[21]
Rusicals of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race
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Twerking 5 to 9: The Rusical
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Canada's Drag Race
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The clown-themed Rusical of season 2 was inspired by the 1938 film Under the Big Top.[22]Onseason 4, the Rusical was about the life of host Brooke Lynn Hytes.
Drag Race España
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The second seasonofDrag Race España had a Rusical based on the musical La llamada.[24] The third season had a Rusical inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz setting the story during the La Movida Madrileña countercultural movement.[25]
Drag Race France
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Drag Race Germany
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Rusicals of Drag Race Germany
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Winner
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1
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Dragort: The Rusical
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Metamorkid
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Drag Race Holland
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The Rusical for the second seasonofDrag Race Holland was based on the story of Cinderella.[26]
Rusicals of Drag Race Holland
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Máxima: The Rusical
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Janey Jacké
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2
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CindeRulla: The Rusical
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My Little Puny
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Drag Race Italia
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The second seasonofDrag Race Italia had a Rusical dedicated to Lady Gaga.[27]
Rusicals of Drag Race Italia
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Carrà: The Rusical
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Divinity
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2
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Lady Gaga: The Unauthorised Rusical
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La Petite Noire
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3
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Paola & Chiara: An Unauthorised Fairytale Rusical
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Sypario
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Drag Race México
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The first seasonofDrag Race México had a Rusical based on Acapulco Shore, the Mexican spin-off series of Jersey Shore.[28]
Rusicals of Drag Race México
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Dragapulco Shore: The Rusical
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Cristian Peralta
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Drag Race Philippines
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The second seasonofDrag Race Philippines had a Rusical inspired by the film The Little Mermaid.[29]
Rusicals of Drag Race Philippines
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OPM Divas: The Rusical
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Precious Paula Nicole
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2
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Sirena: The Rusical
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DeeDee Marié Holliday
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Drag Race Thailand
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Rusicals of Drag Race Thailand
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2
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Apaporn Nakornsawan: Thai Musical
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Kandy Zyanide
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK
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The Rusicals in the second and fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race UK were inspired by the musicals Cats[30][31] and Mary Poppins,[32] respectively. The Rusical in the fifth season was a pantomime.[33]
RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World
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