The Miss Teen Jesus Pageant
LaGoDi Productions and the Shark Tank Players
Website: lagodi.com
An Original Work, World Premiere
Contains: Profanity
Based on the LGBT experience.
In this musical comedy, two gay fathers stage a Christian beauty pageant, complete with talent and eveningwear, to fund their daughter's tuition to Bible College. Ultimately, the crown goes to the most deserving, and everyone comes closer to the divine. 120 minutes
Venue: Studio Theatre - Mead Theatre
Ticket sales for 2010 Capital Fringe Festival closed.
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rebbiehutton on 2010-07-12 said... I was the opening night show. It was cathartic to laugh so much and to laugh so hard about religion. I was raised Pentecostal and left the church when I realized I was gay. When I heard what they had done with \"The Old Rugged Cross\" I felt like I was Town (the dance club on U Street). I wanted to get up and dance. -
jp703 on 2010-07-13 said... I saw this show. I am hip cool and gay. I was there with a large group of gay friends. Let me say that being gay was not enough to provide the viewer with any special insight into what they were trying to do here. I made a commitment this year to seeing a lot of Fringe Festival shows and did not expect them all to be great . but this was really extra disappointing. From the time that we were presented with a program that was confusing and mocked the reader.s intelligence we were in trouble. I can understand now why the actors probably don.t want their names associated with this production. The fragmented story line was extra lame . there were so many loose ends that I can only think the writer was lazy and the director did not care. It was not a matter of needing gay sensibility, as though there is some kind of gay secret knowledge that is not accessible to anyone who would make the commitment to see this show. If you are looking for a show that has drag elements that are just confused with no purpose in a great venue maybe this is for you. I would suggest looking elsewhere. I can.t understand what the standing ovation was for. At the time I was watching it and thought these people must be related to the cast members. Either that or it must be because they are so happy it is over. By the way . the ending also made no sense. My group of gay friends also thought this was was a train wreck. On a positive note, Peter Packin gave a standout performance with his musical dance number as the drag queen Chris. -
adent1108 on 2010-07-15 said... My whole group, and the rest of the audience it seemed, had a GREAT time at this play! It was fun and goofy, not much more. If you are looking for a good then I suggest you see this play! -
ecoluvv on 2010-07-15 said... I find it hard to believe that someone could not understand or follow this play. I found it quite easy to follow without any missing or stray plot lines due to the simplicity of the story. The acting was not the best but it was certainly Fringe quality! While this play is not the most polished play I have ever seen it did provide the audience with plenty of fun and humor. Also, I about died of laughter during the Drag/talent/go go boy/choir hymn number! -
Untoetevy on 2010-07-19 said... I agree that this musical was not of Broadway caliber, but Fringe is fortunate to have The Miss Teen Jesus Pageant in their program! The production team and cast were obviously not out to make any career changes, but the life and love that they were able to share with the audience was well worth the standing ovation! I loved it. For all of those star-crossed hopefuls out there, this will bring a smile to your face and a tap to your feet. Just have an open mind, and well if you expect Broadway....try NYC. If you want to laugh and leave with a sense of hope and justice, then try 14th St. NW on the 24th, before the show is gone for good.
