NewsPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Usher By Day, Diva by Night! A Two-Show Day With Seth "Miss West Coast" Tucker of PageantSeth Tucker is currently leading a double life. The actor, who works as an usher at Broadway's Jersey Boys, spends some of his evenings glam-ing it up as "Miss West Coast" Karma Quinn in the Off-Broadway drag musical comedy Pageant. Tucker shares a recent day at both offices!
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August 20, 2014
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Usher By Day, Diva by Night! A Two-Show Day With Seth "Miss West Coast" Tucker of Pageant
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Usher By Day, Diva by Night! A Two-Show Day With Seth "Miss West Coast" Tucker of Pageant
Seth Tucker is currently leading a double life. The actor, who works as an usher at Broadway's Jersey Boys, spends some of his evenings glam-ing it up as "Miss West Coast" Karma Quinn in the Off-Broadway drag musical comedy Pageant. Tucker shares a recent day at both offices!
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Waking up for a two show day…my right eye wakes up much later.
Seth Tucker
Why yes I have way too many roommates. 3 friends from childhood and some guy. Oh wait, it's my boyfriend!
Seth Tucker
Gotta practice in heels after 5 days off. What to eat for breakfast?
Seth Tucker
Oh right, beauty queens don't eat on Pageant days. So I'll just hold this apple.
One hour later…The roomies are waiting to use the one bathroom.
Seth Tucker
Tend Skin. Hell in a bottle, but also a life saver. The Pageant girls swear by it. (Tend Skin you can send free bottles directly to me).
Seth Tucker
Subway ride means being stuck at level 350 for 4 months. Astoria to Midtown.
Seth Tucker
52nd St & 8th Ave. Show #1. Ushering Jersey Boys. One of my fav shows, see it if for some reason you haven't!
Seth Tucker
Across the street from Jersey Boys was Lucky Cheng's, home of the 1st incarnation of "Pageant" for BC/EFA. RIP Lucky Cheng's.
Seth Tucker
Dream role. I plan on replacing Joseph Leo Bwarie as Frankie Valli. I've seen the show hundreds of times, now to find a way to take him out… (Tara Rubin I'm ready).
Seth Tucker
Hey, look backstage they have info for Pageant posted! See you there Jersey Boys.
Seth Tucker
I pretend like I'm signing in. Just joshing.
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Stay on the striped line to get to the front of the house.
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1,200 seats. The crowd has no idea what they're in for!
Seth Tucker
Changing room with the diva of the the ushers. Doing his Voodoo dance again.
Seth Tucker
Some of the amazing ushers at the August Wilson Theatre! Love coming to work here!
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Ushering costume, I mean, uniform. Ready to create some raves!
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Sneaking in a Pageant flier. JK-ing Jordan Roth, I would never.
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Selfie with the glorious matinee audience.
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Jersey Boys' biggest fan! Jo-Ann is amazing and this marks her 518th time seeing the show!
Seth Tucker
Reviewing "Natural Born Females" during Act 1.
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Look who's in the Playbill! Miss Great Plains (Nick Cearley). Yea, I'm performing with a Legendary Artist tonight. Nick and Patti together at last.
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10 minute nap break. Literally fell asleep and drooled all over my hand.
Seth Tucker
Stage door. Mauricio killed it as Frankie today… He is also on my "Hit List" (RIP Smash Season 2). #matchingheightglassesandnip
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One of my dearest friends and writing partner Brittany Bradford (Plug- "Acting Up" web series www.sethatucker.com)! She just ushered Bullets Over Broadway. (Jujamcyn Pride).
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Between show work out. Thumbs up.
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I hate this.
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Reward= Amish buffet.
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She doesn't know how to take small bites. But, she does know how to product place. #julliardshmulliard
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Hey Girl!
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Walking down 45th St. the Broadway drag queens and Annaleigh give me inspiration. Kinky Boots ftw!
Seth Tucker
Here we are at the Davenport Theatre, 45th St and 8th ave! 7 blocks downtown and a little Off-Broadway from Jersey Boys.
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Show #2. Pageant: The Musical. We are breaking ground here people!
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The stage and some of our awesome team.
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Backstage. Calm before the storm.
Seth Tucker
No joke, the dressing room is 2 flights up this fire escape. Off Broadway = Where life finds a way.
Seth Tucker
No matter what time I show up they are already here. Alex Ringler and Marty Thomas play to win!
Seth Tucker
Pre-makeup- take off shirt and put on wig cap. Also, Marty always looks at me like that.
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Step 1- Cover your five O'clock shadow with blood so it is hidden under the lights.
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Step 2- Base and highlight. Marty is our Diva (Monday nights at Industry 11:00pm)
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The beautiful ladies of Pageant transforming before your eyes. These are the funniest men in NYC!
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Step 3/4/5- Eyes, blush, lips.
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Nic Cory, Miss Industrial Northeast and one of our lovely swings Fred Odgaard. Nic has come so far with his makeup, trust me.
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This. Well, this is our makeshift curtain room above the fire escape where we tuck our balls into our body… too graphic?
Seth Tucker
This… umm this is the device I use to keep tucked balls from untucking. Glamorous Glamouresse.
Seth Tucker
Look at that little Skivvie! Pageant is the most he has ever been dressed in a show.
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Etc etc etc, final steps and here she is, Miss West Coast - Karma Quinn!
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Now, to get to the stage in one piece.
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Miss Texas has to stretch. And look, our hilarious Emcee, John Bolton!!
Seth Tucker
Time for talent. Curtis Wiley don't need no pants. I'll go out and be an idiot in an interpretive dance to prepare the audience for some Miss Bible Belt-ing!
Seth Tucker
John Bolton. Am I creeped out or excited? Or both?
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I mean, come one, get your tickets now! https://www.telecharge.com/Off-Broadway/Pageant-The-Musical/Overview
Seth Tucker
The moment we've been waiting for! The audience votes for the winner, different show every night. This is a tough time for Karma...
Seth Tucker
Here she is! Brought the house down then snatched that crown!
Seth Tucker
Miss Glamouresse 2013 and 2014…also, they are naked.
Seth Tucker
How quickly can you get out of drag? Nick holds the record every night, his two-show day is only half way thru. (The Skivvies at 54 Below)
Seth Tucker
This is what last place looks like.
Seth Tucker
We keep a tally of wins. Curtis is the queen. But, when you come see the show vote Miss West Coast, or else...
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A pic with the champ.
Seth Tucker
I had friends in the audience!! Some of my favorite people.
Seth Tucker
Post show at Mother Burger! I'll regret this when I'm in my bikini tomorrow.
Seth Tucker
The BF got me a crown! Awww, he knows the way to my heart.
Seth Tucker
Watching my favorite web show "Acting Up" before bed… Hey, that guy looks familiar. Shameless plug #2 = www.sethatucker.com/acting-up
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Night everybody, thanks for hanging out with little 'ol me! Doing it again tomorrow, see you at Pageant: The Musical!!!
The Bill Russell-Frank Kelly-Albert Evans musical Pageant, which opened July 14 after previews that began June 29, will extend through Oct. 26 at the Davenport Theatre (354 W. 45th Street).
Directed by Matt Lenz, the production features contestants Nick Cearley (The Skivvies), Nic Cory (Signs of Life), Alex Ringler (West Side Story), Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu), Seth Tucker (Our Kiki) and Curtis Wiley (Motown), with Drama Desk nominee John Bolton(A Christmas Story, Titanic) as the host.
Performances of Pageant take place Mondays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7:30 PM. Here's how it's billed: "Like every beauty pageant you've seen before, Pageant features contestants desperately vying for a glittering tiara. With swimsuit, talent, and evening gown competitions – the show includes both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Unlike some beauty pageants you've seen before, the female contestants are all played by men. And the audience gets to select the winner each night. Filled with excitement and suspense, but first and foremost, beauty. Let the beauty begin!"
Pageant, which premiered Off-Broadway in 1991 at the Blue Angel, is written by two-time Tony nominee Russell (Side Show) and Kelly, with music by Evans. It was conceived by Robert Longbottom (Side Show). The new production is produced by SAS Productions in association with Kitty Potapow.
The production has choreography by Shea Sullivan, music supervision by Mark Hartman, scenic design by Paul Tate DePoo III, costumes by Stephen Yearick, lighting by Paul Miller, sound by David Sanderson and casting by Duncan Stewart and Company. Music direction is by Micah Young.
Pageant is produced by SAS Productions, Kitty Potapow, Drew Desky and Michelle R. Rogers. ABS Productions serves as executive producer.
For tickets visit Telecharge.com or phone (212) 239-6200.
