What's the Name of the Dame?
Synopsis
What's the Name of the Dame? fuses two modern obsessions, drag and ABBA, and examines how they intersect. This hilarious and heartfelt documentary musical 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 country western to rhythm and blues to Broadway ballad. Through their new interpretations, they reinforce the versatility and craft behind the songwriting in ABBA's songs.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Neuwirth
- Original Title
- What's the Name of the Dame?
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Neuwirth
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Neuwirth
Director
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What is What's the Name of the Dame? about?
What's the Name of the Dame? fuses two modern obsessions, drag and ABBA, and examines how they intersect. This hilarious and heartfelt documentary musical 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 country western to rhythm and blues to Broadway ballad. Through their new interpretations, they reinforce the versatility and craft behind the songwriting in ABBA's songs.
Who directed What's the Name of the Dame??
What's the Name of the Dame? was directed by Allan Neuwirth.
Who stars in What's the Name of the Dame??
The principal cast of What's the Name of the Dame? includes Not specified.
When was What's the Name of the Dame? released and how long is it?
What's the Name of the Dame? was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.