The Prolific Career of Drag Queen Charles Busch Leading Lady of Stage and Screen
Table of Contents
Introduction to Charles Busch
Busch's Accomplishments in Theatre
Film, Television, and Literary Work
Cabaret Performer and Icon
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Introduction to Charles Busch
Charles Busch is an acclaimed playwright, actor, director and drag performer. He recently appeared on the talk show Amber Live to discuss his busy career and new projects.
Busch has been a pioneer in entertainment for over four decades. He is best known for writing and starring in his own satirical Off-Broadway plays, as well as his iconic drag persona.
Busch's Accomplishments in Theatre
In theatre, Charles Busch has penned over 25 plays including The Divine Sister, The Tribute Artist, and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.
His play The Tale of the Allergist's Wife ran for nearly 800 performances on Broadway and received a Tony nomination. Busch often appears in drag in his own works, skewering social mores with his signature wit.
He has also directed several theatrical productions and the film versions of his plays Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die.
Film, Television, and Literary Work
Beyond the stage, Charles Busch has appeared in movies like The Sixth Reel (which he also wrote) and TV shows such as Oz. He wrote and directed the independent film A Very Serious Person.
Charles Busch in The Sixth Reel
Busch also penned the semi-autobiographical novel Whores of Lost Atlantis, the autobiographical book Leading Lady, and numerous plays and screenplays. His output across entertainment genres is prolific. His latest autobiographical book, Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, is now available to order.
Cabaret Performer and Icon
As a cabaret singer, Charles Busch has taken his acclaimed act to nightclubs across the US and Europe. He often appears in drag during performances.
Busch's status as an LGBTQ+ cultural icon was cemented with a 2003 Drama Desk Award honoring his work. He continues inspiring new generations to embrace creativity and be themselves.
Charles Busch remains a restless creative force entertaining audiences everywhere. He is proof one can forge their own unique path in showbusiness.
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