Wed, May 21
|Salt Lake City
Zions Follies: A History of Drag in Utah, 1871-2021
Experience the Untold History of Drag in Utah!
Time & Location
May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 375 N Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
About the event
From frontier stages to ward houses, Utah’s drag history is as bold and surprising as the state itself. Discover the hidden stories of performers who shaped the cultural landscape—from Brigham Young’s 17th son performing Italian opera in drag to traveling drag shows captivating small-town audiences in the 1920s.
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into 150 years of drag in Utah, where tradition and transformation collide. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the resilience, artistry, and legacy of drag in the Beehive State!
About Our Speaker
Connell O'Donovan is a historian, biographer, and professional genealogist. Connell has researched and discovered much of what we know about LGBTQIA+ Utah. Connell works hard to include all Utahans in his research and ongoing community work. He is currently working on the history of Drag in Utah from 1871-2021, as well as a film documentary on the double suicide of two young LDS…
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