Frigid Nightcap Presents 'Stars & Strips' at Under St. Marks

The late-night variety show examines American mythology through drag, burlesque, and satire.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A bold, abstract composition of stark geometric shapes and heavy black silhouettes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the themes of political satire, theatrical desecration, and the deconstruction of American cultural narratives.A late-night variety show that peels back the red, white, and blue fantasy of American mythology through a glittering, unruly night of spectacle, satire, and insurgent imagination.NYC Today

FRIGID Nightcap, the East Village's late-night variety show, is returning to Under St. Marks on April 24 with a new edition called 'Stars & Strips: Undressing the American Myth.' The show will feature a lineup of downtown performers, including drag artist EDGAR, a cappella singer Vienna Tango, and drag king Pan de Lune, who will use comedy, music, and political satire to peel back the fantasy of American nationalism and imagine something new in its place.

Why it matters

FRIGID Nightcap has built a reputation as one of the most unpredictable and boundary-pushing performance events in New York's downtown scene, providing a late-night space for artists to engage with politics, identity, and the deconstruction of cultural myths through a variety of artistic mediums.

The details

The 'Stars & Strips' lineup includes EDGAR's drag performance that satirizes patriotism and American flag etiquette, Vienna Tango's haunting a cappella rendition of the National Anthem accompanied by a video confronting the realities of American history, and Pan de Lune's punk-infused drag king performance that imagines a Supreme Court ruled by a Supreme Jester. The show will also feature a return appearance by the downtown weirdness of The Strange Girlzz.

  • FRIGID Nightcap will present 'Stars & Strips' on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30pm.
  • The show is the latest edition of the recurring FRIGID Nightcap performance series.

The players

FRIGID Nightcap

A late-night variety show hosted and produced by Edward Gibbons-Brown that features a mix of downtown performance artists, including drag, burlesque, satire, and live music.

EDGAR

A drag performer whose act 'F*ck the Flag Code' satirizes patriotism and American flag etiquette with irreverence, camp, and theatricality.

Vienna Tango

A performer who delivers a haunting a cappella rendition of the National Anthem while a video reel confronts the brutal realities of American history.

Pan de Lune

A dark comedy drag king whose punk-and-metal-infused performance imagines a Supreme Court ruled by a Supreme Jester, taking on justice, power, and capitalist imperial absurdity.

The Strange Girlzz

A downtown performance group returning to FRIGID Nightcap with their signature brand of weirdness.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 'Stars & Strips' edition of FRIGID Nightcap are on sale now through the Under St. Marks box office.

The takeaway

FRIGID Nightcap continues to push the boundaries of live performance in New York City, providing a platform for artists to critically examine American identity and culture through a diverse array of theatrical, musical, and political lenses.