WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE DAME?

2011 WinnerWhat's The Name Of The Dame?

  Jody Gray wins Gold Medal for Musical Excellence for the documentary feature film;
  What’s the Name of the Dame?

What’s the Name of the Dame?



What’s the Name of the Dame?
A documentary musical feature film


"What's the Name of the Dame" from director Allan Neuwirth is a hilarious and heartfelt documentary and performance film that follows nine beloved top drag divas, each of them a gifted vocalist and performer, including Hedda Lettuce, Edie, Cashetta, Sade Pendarvis, and Yolanda, as they reinterpret some of ABBA's greatest songs with humor and style, in distinctly different genres ranging from rhythm and blues to rock to Broadway ballad to country western. Through their new interpretations, they reinforce the versatility of the songwriting by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and occasionally Stig Anderson. That "Dancing Queen" sounds great both as a pop and as a country song only demonstrates the power of the songcraft.

The film also features revealing interviews with our performers and special guests including Benny Andersson, Bruce Vilanch, Joan Rivers, Christine Baranski, Graham Norton, Frank DeCaro, Carson Kressley, Ari Gold, Heather Leigh West, Esther Newton & a host of others and an award winning score from Composer Jody Gray.