UWM students pose at the free photo booth that was available all night in the Milwaukee Theatre rotunda. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Dylan Rocker Hard gets ready backstage before the show begins. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
El Santo dances off the stage and gets down with fans during their set. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Chancellor Mark Mone and his wife, Dr. Sara Swanson, enjoy the first act of the drag show. (UWM Photo/ Elora Hennessey)
Jaclyn Hyde bends over backwards during Lady Gaga's "G.U.Y." (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Vanilla Diamond dazzles the crowd. (UWM photo/Elora Hennessey)
Hosts of the UWM Drag Show Lady J and Vivian Storm welcome children to the stage. (UWM photo/Elora Hennessey)
Co-host Vivian Storm dances to Bishop Briggs' "River." (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Maceo Price accepts a tip. The Saturday show raised more than $6,800, which will go toward future community building possibilities between the UWM LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Milwaukee Pride. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Nick-Bone-Us hands out suckers to audience members while performing to the Jonas Brothers' "Sucker." (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Audience members are all smiles after getting lollipops and having an interaction with Nick-Bone-Us. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Co-host Lady J does her finale in style, welcoming fans to join her. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
The UWM Drag Show is a staple at UW-Milwaukee, and has been for over 20 years. The show has continually ranked as one of the largest drag performances in the Midwest and as one of the largest events at UWM.
Featuring student and local talent, the show celebrates LGBTQ+ and drag ballroom culture by creating a night of dancing, singing and visibility for all.
More than 1,600 people attended this year’s show, raising over $6,800 that will go toward future community building possibilities between the UWM LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Milwaukee Pride.
