A Rusical (portmanteau of "RuPaul" and "musical") is a musical theatre [1] challenge recurring across the Drag Race television franchise. Rusical productions began in 2014 during the sixth season of the American series, and have subsequently become "a highly anticipated staple" of the reality competition, allowing contestants to showcase their ...

"The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!" is the eighth episode of the seventeenth season of the American television series RuPaul's Drag Race. [1] [2] It originally aired on MTV on February 21, 2025 and features a Rusical (musical theatre challenge) inspired by Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The Wiz. [3]The judging panel includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, choreographer Jamal Sims, and American ...

The Rusical Challenge or simply the Rusical is a Maxi Challenge on RuPaul's Drag Race where the contestants have to play a role in a musical. Rusicals are typically parodies of existing musicals or based the lives of celebrities. Introduced on …

An all-new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race is set to premiere on MTV Friday, Feb. 21 at 8/7c. This week, the queens participate in the fan-favorite “Rusical” episode in a theatrical showcase ...

A Rusical Challenge is a type of Maxi Challenge that tests the contestants' performance skills through singing, acting and dancing on the mainstage in a musical. Rusicals are typically parodies of existing musicals or follow the stories of celebrities through different stages of their career.

4 days ago · The Rusical episode serves mostly as filler as we get to know the real contenders and drag out the elimination of queens who don’t stand a chance.

Feb 21, 2024 · Below, Billboard takes a look back at every Rusical performance in the history of RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and ranks them from worst to best based on their general...

Aug 16, 2024 · The Rusical has slowly but surely equaled Snatch Game as the most anticipated Drag Race challenge. Here, we rank them all, including international and All Stars seasons.

Salina EsTitties is eliminated from the competition.. RuPaul revealed to the contestants that this week's main challenge will be performing a Rusical parody tribute to the film, Footloose.The musical, Wigloose, is located in a small fictional town that outlawed drag, set in the 1980s.Miguel Zarate assisted the contestants with the choreography. [1] [2]At the …

Aug 25, 2023 · Creators, songwriters and queens from RuPaul's Drag Race break down how the iconic Rusical challenge has evolved over the years. Back in 2014, Tom Campbell was trying to find some inspiration.