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Season 1 – NightGowns

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Sasha Velour and her cast members prepare for the biggest drag showcase of their lives with heart, humor, and a lot of glamour.
NightGowns — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With a distinct style and surprising vulnerability, Nightgowns brings the joys of Sasha Velour'sshow to the small screen.

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Richard Lawson Vanity Fair 04/06/2020
[Nightgowns] at least has an informative structure, highlighting each act bite by bite, giving us a rousing performance at the end of every installment. It's a mini-documentary that could live anywhere, really, but exists on Quibi just fine. Go to Full Review Kathryn VanArendonk New York Magazine/Vulture 04/06/2020
Very pretty drag performances helmed by Sasha Velour. Go to Full Review Cameron Scheetz AV Club 04/06/2020
Throughout the series, Velour emphasizes that drag is all about transformation, and NightGowns serves as a necessary reminder that, by thinking outside the Drag Race box, a true drag superstar can come from anywhere. Go to Full Review Rob Hunter Film School Rejects 05/13/2020
The quibi features interview segments showing the heart and soul that goes into it all while rehearsals show the the hard work involved, but it's the performances themselves that really deliver for fans. Go to Full Review Clint Worthington Consequence 05/13/2020
Velour's drag has always been experimental and deeply personal, and the show gives us a window into her fabulous process and the ensemble she's picked to perform alongside her. Go to Full Review Laura Prudom IGN Movies 05/13/2020
8/10
Plenty to love in this colorful dive into the making of Sasha Velour's iconic drag revue, offering welcome insight into the hard work and creativity that goes into each performance, and spotlighting the drag queens and kings behind the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/29/2021 It's a fun journey! I love to see such a diverse group of performers and they each get their time in the spotlight! See more Read all reviews
NightGowns — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Sasha Velour

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Sasha Colby

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Neon Calypso

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K. James

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Vander Von Odd

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Miss Malice

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2020 Welcome to NightGowns Seeing each individual universe of Sasha Velour's vision take shape, starting with one on the edge. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 6, 2020 The Ensemble The cast comes together to celebrate the diversity of drag, and nothing can stop them. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 6, 2020 Sasha Colby From Miss Continental to master stage performer, Sasha Colby's number will make viewers fall in love. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 7, 2020 Vander Von Odd Vander Von Odd brings elegant horror to their performance and casts a spell of queerness everyone will always remember. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 8, 2020 Neon Calypso Neon Calypso is here to tell her story; she lets her inner light shine and runs towards the stage with a strong, new attitude. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 9, 2020 K. James K. James is the sex symbol of Brooklyn drag; he may be shy offstage, but not when he performs. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 10, 2020 Untitled Queen Abstract art as drag; Untitled Queen takes the stage and taps into something spiritual and totally unique. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 13, 2020 Sasha Velour From her family at home to her family on stage, Sasha returns to her roots to see where it all started and enjoys the wild celebration it has become. Details

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NightGowns — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Sasha Velour
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2020