In a stunning performance at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City, Los Angeles-based drag performer Meatball wowed the audience with their uncanny portrayal of embattled New York Rep. George Santos’ drag persona, Kitara Ravache. The video, which has since gone viral, shows Meatball in a conservative-looking suit, glasses, and stilettos, lip syncing to Kesha’s hit song “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman soundtrack. As the song continues, Meatball tears away pieces of the suit to reveal a red dress similar to the one famously worn by Santos in a photograph of him as Kitara Ravache.
The performance is especially notable given the controversy surrounding Santos, who has been under investigation and without committee seats. Despite initially denying claims of performing in drag, Santos later admitted to having done so “once” when he was younger. The video of Meatball’s performance has since garnered over 250,000 views on TikTok and Twitter, with many viewers expressing awe at the performer’s transformation.
The NightGowns event, organized by drag queen Sasha Velour, has become known for showcasing the best in drag performance and is highly regarded within the LGBTQ community. Meatball’s interpretation of Santos as Kitara Ravache is just the latest in a series of iconic performances at NightGowns that have cemented the event’s reputation as a must-see for drag fans everywhere.