HOW the drag queen stole christmas
PRESENTED BY THE RUST BELT THEATER COMPANY
December 4 – 20, 2026
Written and Composed by Robert Dennick Joki and Josh Taylor
Directed by Robert Dennick Joki
About the show
An off-the-wall retelling of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, now celebrating its 20th year, HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS is the story of Starrlet O’Hara, a tyrant drag queen who is visited by three ghostly divas on Christmas Eve. Written and composed by Robert Dennick Joki and Josh Taylor, the show is updated each year to lampoon politics, current events, and pop culture.
Due to strong language and adult themes, HOW THE DRAG QUEEN STOLE CHRISTMAS is recommended for mature audiences
CAST
Amanda Wadsworth – Cait Murphy
Daphne – Bernadette Lim
Richard Wadsworth – Chris Hartman
Willow Wadsworth – Cadence Treich
Agnes Wadsworth – Lisa Torrence
Patti Kakes – Nicole Zayas
Natalie Kakes – Sidney Wolford
Kelly Liposki – Charity Pickup
John Wolfe – Eric McCrea
Mindy – Rachel Clifford
Cindy – Jessica Patoray
Beverly Justice – Haley Comet
Betty – Valorie Kashmer Dunch
Percy St. Purseful – Rachael Kerr
Vendetta – Rachel Myers
Lapdancia – Caitlin Marie Cole
Jezebel – Madi Pomeroy
Henry – Romerio Dawkins
SHOWTIMES
Friday, December 4, 2026 – 8:00pm
Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 8:00pm
Sunday, December 6, 2026 – 3:00pm
Friday, December 11, 2026 – 8:00pm
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 8:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 3:00pm
Friday, December 18, 2026 – 8:00pm
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 8:00pm
Sunday, December 20, 2026 – 3:00pm
Tickets
ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Tickets may be purchased in-person at The Youngstown Playhouse Box Office (600 Playhouse Lane Youngstown, OH) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 5pm.
Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane Youngstown, OH)
Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to doors opening on the event date.
TICKET PRICES
All tickets $20.00 ($24.00 including fees)
*This performance is not eligible for Flex Pass Redemption
*This performance is eligible for 20% off Spotlight Membership Discount