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Operas

Charlie is performing in a show, and while backstage receives an unexpected visit from the Virgin Mary. Mary has news for Charlie: he is pregnant with the son of God. The little messiah has come to fulfill a prophecy - will armageddon strike the earth, or will forgiveness once again save it all?

Composer: William Rowson

Librettist: Taylor Graham

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Excerpts

The Virgin Charlie – “Step ever so softly now…” (aria)

Drag performer Charlie sings a number in the persona of the Virgin Mary.

The Virgin Charlie – “Little one I aim to help you” (aria)

Charlie sings gently to his child, the Messiah, who he has been chosen to bear.

The Virgin Charlie – Scene 1

In his dressing room, drag performer Charlie puts on his Virgin Mary costume, witnessed by the real Virgin Mary inside his mirror.

The Virgin Charlie – Scene 2

Charlie performs the first number of his act: Mother Mary in the nativity scene, with the worries of a new mother carrying the son of god.

The Virgin Charlie – Scene 3

In his dressing room, Mother Mary explains to Charlie that he is pregnant with the son of god and offers him tips from her experience. Eventually, Charlie accepts that he will be a parent, and vows to protect the new messiah.