Why do they call it drag? What happens during a drag show?

The term “drag” is thought to have originated in the 19th century from the phrase “in drag,” and was used to describe men wearing women’s clothing.

A drag show typically involves a group of performers, usually drag queens or drag kings, singing or lip-synching to songs while performing a pre-planned pantomime or dancing.

Drag performers often perform in elaborate costumes, wigs, and makeup in a variety of venues, such as nightclubs, bars, and theatres.

Drag is a type of performance art and the people involved dress up and perform, often in highly stylized ways. This can include clothing, makeup, and accessories. Drag is often a form of self-expression.

On stage and screen, the actor-playwright-screenwriter-producer Tyler Perry has also included his drag character of Madea in some of his most noted productions.

In the early 20th century, drag began to flourish with minstrel shows and vaudeville. William Dorsey Swann was the first person to call himself the “queen of drag”.