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Jerick Hoffer, better known by the stage name Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag performer, actor, comedian and singer who came to international attention by winning the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.


Their first studio album, The Inevitable Album, was released in 2014, followed by their second studio album, The Ginger Snapped, in 2018. In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed Monsoon 18th on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former Drag Race contestant.
Jinkx appeared on Broadway in Chicago in 2023.

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Jinkx Monsoon STAGE CREDITS

Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]
The Vaudevillians The Vaudevillians
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Kitty Witless
The Vaudevillians The Vaudevillians
[Off-Broadway]
Premiere, 0
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron [Replacement]

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Jackie Beat's DR. JACKIE Season 2 Guests Include Jinkx Monsoon, Neil Patrick Harris & Photo
Jackie Beat's DR. JACKIE Season 2 Guests Include Jinkx Monsoon, Neil Patrick Harris & More

Everyone’s favorite unqualified, self-centered show biz shrink is all dolled-up and ready to nod her head while she pretends to be listening! That’s right, the much-anticipated Season 2 of the hilarious hit show “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is finally here. Season 2 of “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is jam-packed with amazing special guests. See the lineup here!
CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season Photo
CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date. 
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon on Playing Maestro in DOCTOR WHO and Returning to Her Seattl Photo
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon on Playing Maestro in DOCTOR WHO and Returning to Her Seattle Roots

Jinkx Monsoon is booked and busy. On top of her stage appearances, she is also appearing in the latest season of Doctor Who. In The Devil’s Chord episode, now available on Disney+, Jinkx plays the villainess Maestro, the master of all music. BroadwayWorld sat down with Jinkx to discuss her role in Doctor Who, the difference between performing on stage and on screen, and what is next for the Broadway star.
'Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!' Comes to Seattle Rep This Mont Photo
'Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!' Comes to Seattle Rep This Month

Seattle Rep has announced the creative team and event details for the final show of the 2023/24 Season, Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again! 
MCC Theater's MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May Photo
MCC Theater's MISCAST24 Digital Broadcast Extended Through Mid May

You can now watch MCC Theater's Miscast24 through mid May! Learn more about Miscast and see how to watch!
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24 Photo
Video: Mykal Kilgore Performs 'Stars and the Moon' at MISCAST24

Miscast features the biggest stars of stage and screen who take the stage to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out a video of Mykal Kilgore performing 'Stars and the Moon' here!
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space Photo
NewYorkRep Presents THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE At Royal Family Performing Arts Space

Get ready for THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, a powerful new play presented by NewYorkRep. Explore themes of trauma, connection, and the complexities of hook ups from
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!
Exclusive: Watch Lauren Patten Sing 'One Song, Glory' at MISCAST24 Photo
Exclusive: Watch Lauren Patten Sing 'One Song, Glory' at MISCAST24

The best of Broadway was miscast by MCC earlier this week! This year's event was held on Monday, April 15 at the Hammerstein Ballroom and you can check out an exclusive clip of Tony winner Lauren Patten's performance from Rent in this video!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages Photo
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages

In this video, watch as Jinkx Monsoon chats more about her take on Audrey, rejoining the cast of Chicago later this year, and so much more!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MISCAST24, Honoring Jason Robert Brown and Nicole Suazo

The best of Broadway was on hand at the Hammerstein Ballroom where MCC celebrated MISCAST24, honoring Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and MCC Youth Company Alum Nicole Suazo. Check out photos from the red carpet arrivals.
Spotlight: THE ORIGINALS: FOUR CONCERTS at Carnegie Hall Photo
Spotlight: THE ORIGINALS: FOUR CONCERTS at Carnegie Hall

The Originals: Four Concerts at Carnegie Hall
Rob Madge's New Show About MY SON'S A QUEER Broadway Postponement to Play London's Ga Photo
Rob Madge's New Show About MY SON'S A QUEER Broadway Postponement to Play London's Garrick Theatre

Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will play two performances of their brand-new show Rob Madge'S REGARDS TO BROADWAY at the Garrick Theatre in London at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday 26 May.
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon and James Carpinello Celebrate Their Opening Night in LITTLE SH Photo
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon and James Carpinello Celebrate Their Opening Night in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Earlier this month, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Jinkx Monsoon and James Carpinello joined the cast of Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre. Check out photos from inside their opening celebration here!
Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Teases Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Teases Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez stopped by Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen on Tuesday and hinted at a return to Off-Broadway that is sure to excite fans. After a question about Jinxk Monsoon in the current Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, the Rent star teased viewers about something that may be in the works. Watch the video here!
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Jinkx Monsoon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jinkx Monsoon written?

Jinkx Monsoon has written 1 shows including The Vaudevillians (Author).

How many Broadway shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has not appeared in the West End.

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