Jinkx Monsoon Shines on Late Night, Unveils Holiday Tour Plans

NEW YORK (Sept. 19, 2025) - Drag superstar Jinkx Monsoon appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to discuss her standout Broadway turn in Oh, Mary! and announce a 30-city holiday tour with BenDeLaCreme.

The two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner used the late-night spotlight to reflect on mentoring young performers, celebrate her role as Mary Todd Lincoln at the Lyceum Theatre through September 28, and reveal plans for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show running November 12-December 30 across the U.S. and Canada.

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Monsoon’s appearance underscores her growing cultural influence beyond drag competitions and Broadway, as she highlights the importance of representation for aspiring artists and teases a festive touring collaboration with fellow drag icon BenDeLaCreme.

Late Night Interview Highlights

• Inspiration for Young Artists: Monsoon shared that seeing RuPaul in person fueled her own ambitions and voiced excitement at meeting fans who feel empowered by her Broadway success.
• Oh, Mary! Insights: Currently playing Mary Todd Lincoln, Monsoon praised Cole Escola’s script for balancing madcap comedy with emotional truth and noted the star-studded Broadway audience, including RuPaul and David Hyde Pierce.

Holiday Tour Announcement

• Tour Title: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (BenDeLaCreme Presents)
• Dates & Venues: November 12-December 30 across 30 major theaters in the U.S. and Canada
• Creative Team: Written, directed, and produced by BenDeLaCreme; promises new songs, sketches, and seasonal extravaganza.

Broadway Recap

• Oh, Mary! opened July 11, 2024, at the historic Lyceum Theatre and has broken box-office records, including the first $1 million week in the theater’s 121-year history. Monsoon’s run follows Cole Escola and precedes Jane Krakowski’s limited engagement starting October 14.