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Sasha Velour's 'Travesty' Explores Evolution of Drag Theater

4/10/2026

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Sasha Velour, a drag and performance artist, presents her new show "Travesty" at Woolly Mammoth Theatre through April 19.
The production examines the historical meaning of "travesty," which originally referred to cross-dressing in the 1600s.
Velour's work layers historical context to reflect the evolution of drag theater.
The performance invites audiences to connect past and present interpretations of drag and their implications.

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Story summary

Sasha Velour, a drag and performance artist, presents her new show "Travesty" at Woolly Mammoth Theatre through April 19.
The production examines the historical meaning of "travesty," which originally referred to cross-dressing in the 1600s.
Velour's work layers historical context to reflect the evolution of drag theater.
The performance invites audiences to connect past and present interpretations of drag and their implications.