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Nina West & Sapphira Cristál share who’s on their Naughty List in celebration of Christmas In July

By Cameron Scheetz July 31, 2024 at 8:00pm
Image Credits: Nina West via Jennifer Englert (left) | Sapphira Cristál via Jacob Ritts (right)

We’re getting into the dog days of summer, and in the wise words of Jorgeous… “It’s so muggy out here!“

But we know just the thing to cool you down: How about a little Christmas In July celebration? We may be months away from the actual holiday, but who says we can’t start getting festive and gay right now?

Later this year, Santa’s pulling out all stops with the biggest-ever, 10th anniversary A Drag Queen Christmas Tour, and festive drag-stravaganza which will travel the U.S. and Canada from November 13 to December 23.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9‘s Double Diamond-winning queen Nina West will be the tour’s hostest with the mostest for the U.S. leg, and she’s bringing along with her a gag-worthy roster of Santa’s little helpers, including: her All Stars 9 sisters Roxxxy Andrews and winner Angeria Paris VanMicheals, All Stars 8 champion Jimbo, Season 16 runner-up Sapphira Cristál, Season 15 crowned queen Sasha Colby, Canada’s Drag Race host Brooke Lynn Hytes, plus Crystal Methyd, Lady Camden, Plane Jane, and Plasma.

Wow, we must’ve been extra nice this year!

Tickets for Murray & Peter Present A Drag Queen Christmas 10th Anniversary Tour are on sale right now, and we’re already counting down on our advent calendar. In anticipation, Queerty snagged some time with Nina West and Sapphira Cristál for a little Christmas In July fun, so read on below for what these congenial queens have in store for the tour, why they think the yuletide is so gay, and who’s on their Nice & Naughty lists so far this year…

We know it’s still summer, but what are you most looking forward to about the 10th anniversary of the A Drag Queen Christmas tour this holiday season?

Sapphira Cristál: I’m looking forward to touring with some of my favorite drag queens ever!

Nina West: Listen, there is nothing that says Christmas more than spending it with a bunch of drag queens all decked out for the holiday season, wigs filled with tinsel and their costumes shining like a tree on 34th street! I love the chance to tour the country and celebrate the season from stop to stop. Audiences are just ready for some levity and warmth by the time we get to December, and this show brings it every single season.

What makes Christmastime the gayest time of the year?

Sapphira: Christmas is the epitome of extra—the glitter, the tinsel, the over-the-top production value, and the daddy in the big red suit!

Nina: HELLO! The decorations! And then when you add drag queens to the mix – just stir and you have the most FABULOUS time of the year. Sorry, Mr Andy Williams, but you’ve been retired! 

In celebration of “Christmas In July,” who—or what—is on your Nice List so far this year and why?

Sapphira: My fans are all on my Nice List! They have been so sweet, supportive, and compassionate, and they have made my year extremely special!

Nina: The Nice List is filled with people registered and ready to VOTE! And Chappell Roan of course.

And, lastly… you know we had to ask: Who’s on the Naughty List?

Sapphira: On my Naughty List? People who choose to involve themselves in other people’s business—like grown-*ss men trying to make choices for women’s bodies. Or those who want queer people to do their nails, their hair, and their makeup but don’t want them to have rights. And finally: people who live without kindness and compassion.

Nina: The Naughty List is filled up with people who have lost the idea that we all have the right to coexist together. No, no m’aam. We are all here to thrive and dream and be. And I hope people can readjust their goals to see us ALL having the chance and the freedoms to celebrate and to love and be who we are!

Click here for full tour dates, tickets, and more information on Murray & Peter Present A Drag Queen Christmas 10th Anniversary Tour.

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