Move over, Nicole Kidman—The Haus of L’Whor came to the theater for drag, comedy, and movie magic.
On August 22, Are You Still Watching? —Drag Parodies of Hollywood Hits took over the Perplexiplex at Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station. Produced by the Haus of L’Whor, the show reimagined cult classics and blockbuster favorites through an unapologetically queer lens.
Before the first drag performer even took the stage, the evening began with an unexpected showstopper. As guests settled into their seats, the DJ stepped up to the microphone and delivered a powerful vocal performance that immediately captured the room’s attention. With colorful hair, a boldly patterned jacket, and a voice that filled the Perplexiplex, the DJ made it clear that Are You Still Watching? would be much more than an ordinary movie night.
The DJ’s performance sent guests into beelines for the room, while curious visitors who had no idea what was happening popped their heads inside to investigate. By the time the crowd had settled into its seats, the Perplexiplex was packed and ready for the feature presentation.
Then, just like at the movies, the lights dimmed, and a production video began. However, this was no ordinary theater screen; the video stretched across the walls surrounding the audience, transforming the entire room into an immersive cinema before the name L’Whor Haus Productions appeared.
The video parodied everything from a classic Hollywood studio opening to Nicole Kidman’s famous movie-theater advertisement, with plenty of Haus of L’Whor humor added along the way. A screenshot offers a glimpse, but the full production deserves to be seen; watch the video on Jessica L’Whor’s Facebook page.
Before the stage lights returned, a single silhouette appeared against the glowing set, immediately drawing the crowd’s attention and excitement. As the performer came into view, RAYE’s “Where Is My Husband!” began playing, and the production burst to life with lip-syncing, choreography, and two accompanying dancers.
The song’s music video carries its own classic-film style, making it a fitting choice for the Hollywood-themed show. The Haus of L’Whor gave its version a Broadway feel, complete with theatrical movement and long strips of red fabric sweeping across the stage.
Jessica L’Whor made her first appearance of the evening as Nicole Kidman, bringing the prerecorded theater parody to life onstage. Wearing Kidman’s recognizable long red hair and pinstripe suit, L’Whor welcomed the audience, officially set the Hollywood production in motion, and introduced the next act, inspired by the movie Crazy Rich Asians. 
The Crazy Rich Asians-inspired act lived up to its name with glittering gold, exaggerated glamour, and plenty of money flying through the air. The performer first appeared wrapped in a kimono before turning around and twerking for the crowd while handheld money throwers showered the stage with bills.
After the playful introduction, the kimono came off to reveal a metallic gold bodysuit underneath. The performer then raced offstage and around the room, gathering tips and interacting with guests before hurrying back to continue the number. For the final transformation, they slipped into a sparkling floor-length robe that brought even more drama to the already extravagant look.
Between the costume changes, flying money, and nonstop movement, the act captured the over-the-top luxury associated with Crazy Rich Asians while keeping the audience on its feet, laughing and smiling from beginning to end.
The evening’s first audience-participation game brought a random group of guests out of their seats and onto the stage. Jessica L’Whor recited recognizable lines from different movies, and contestants raced to raise their hands and identify where each quote came from.
Answering correctly came with power: The contestant got to choose someone else to eliminate from the game. The large group gradually became three, then two, and finally one winner. Despite having to vote one another off the stage, the contestants kept grins on their faces while Jessica’s commentary and dramatic reactions had both the players and the audience laughing through every round.
Once the game ended and the contestants returned to their seats, the lights dimmed again. The sound of crashing waves filled the Perplexiplex as ocean and beach scenery rolled across the surrounding walls, making the room feel as though it had suddenly drifted out to sea.
For a moment, the audience was left watching the waves and wondering which movie had arrived next. Then a familiar figure stumbled onto the stage with an unmistakably drunken swagger: Captain Jack Sparrow had washed ashore.
The performer leaned completely into Captain Jack Sparrow’s famously unpredictable mannerisms, swaying across the stage with exaggerated expressions and bursts of off-balance choreography. Dressed in a pirate blouse, fitted corset, layered sash, and shimmering trousers, they danced with props while stumbling, posing, and throwing their arms into the air as though the stage itself were rocking beneath them.
Of course, no Jack Sparrow appearance would be complete without one very important question: “Where’s the rum?” The familiar line added another laugh to a playful number that captured the pirate captain’s swagger, confusion, and wonderfully chaotic energy.
To end the number, Jack Sparrow appeared to flee an unseen pursuer, racing offstage and through the audience. Just before escaping through the door, the performer stopped to lip-sync the famous line: “This is the day you will always remember as the day you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow”—then disappeared. 
The lights dimmed once again as scenes from another Hollywood favorite spread across the walls. A fluffy white cat and a sparkling pinky ring offered the audience two very familiar clues.
Can you guess which movie was coming next?
If you guessed Austin Powers, you were right—yeah, baby! Dressed in groovy floral outfits and a sparkling red suit, the trio brought the colorful energy of the Swinging ’60s to the stage. 
The lights dimmed again as Frau Farbissina’s face stretched across the walls, signaling another memorable scene from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Her command to bring in the Fembots set up one of the movie’s most ridiculous weapons: their infamous machine-blaster bras. 
Then came the reveal: the Fembots were locked, loaded, and quite literally dressed to kill. Baby-doll dresses, metallic gloves, and machine-blaster bras brought the outrageous movie moment to life.
Just when it appeared the Fembots had finished their routine, a third blonde bombshell entered with a mysterious blue-skinned captive in a tan trench coat. The others quickly closed in from both sides, surrounding their target as the captive raised a hand in one final plea for mercy.
The Fembots were not interested in negotiating. With exaggerated expressions and perfectly timed choreography, the trio activated their infamous machine-blaster bras and opened fire, sending their unlucky target dramatically crashing to the stage. The theatrical takedown delivered everything expected from Austin Powers: campy danger, ridiculous gadgets, and glamorous assassins.
The room fell dark before a single spotlight found the Fairy Godmother standing dramatically in the center aisle. Channeling her show-stopping Shrek 2 performance of “Holding Out for a Hero,” she made her way toward the stage with a hilariously adult rewrite devoted to one very specific part of the male anatomy.
As the song reached its climax, two backup dancers wearing enormous inflatable “eggplant” costumes provided cover for a quick costume change. Adding a drag-show twist to Fairy Godmother’s dramatic performance, the performer stepped back into view wearing a sparkling red fringe bodysuit for one final burst of magic.
Strutting down the center aisle in a bright blue tracksuit and short blonde bob, chewing her gum like the champion she claimed to be, was none other than Violet Beauregarde. Brimming with confidence and attitude, she worked the crowd between the rows as she made her way toward Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
Once onstage, Violet blew a bubble to show off the gum-chewing skills that made her a champion. An audio clip from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then played as Willy Wonka described his experimental gum: an entire three-course dinner featuring tomato soup, roast beef with a baked potato, and blueberry pie with ice cream.
Just like Violet in the movie, the performer ignored Wonka’s warnings, plucked the imaginary gum from its stand, and began chewing. Confidence quickly turned to panic when the blueberry dessert arrived, and Violet began expanding, forcing her to unzip the tracksuit as the transformation took hold.
As panic took over, Violet frantically tore away the tracksuit layer by layer, revealing a hidden blue inflatable suit underneath. The costume slowly swelled outward until the performer stood before the audience as the enormous blueberry Wonka had warned about.
Unlike the movie, no Oompa Loompas arrived to roll Violet away to the juicing room. Instead, the giant blueberry began to deflate as the performer twisted, stretched, and posed inside the collapsing blue suit.
As the air escaped, Violet slowly peeled the costume from their shoulders and slipped out of the oversized shell, revealing a strappy outfit underneath. The unexpected striptease transformed the movie’s famous blueberry disaster into a playful burlesque-inspired reveal.
Free from the oversized blueberry suit, the performer shifted into a surprisingly elegant finale. Long panels of blue fabric flowed from the strappy outfit, creating a graceful reminder of the giant berry that had occupied the stage only moments earlier.
Bathed in deep blue and purple light, they stretched, swept, and spun the fabric through the air like flowing wings. The movement turned Violet’s chaotic transformation into something beautiful, blending playful burlesque with a visually striking finish.
For the show’s final game, another group of randomly selected audience members was invited onstage to play a very adult version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Their target was a life-size poster of Taylor Lautner, best known as Jacob Black from Twilight. Each contestant attempted to pin the “male member” in the correct place while keeping their eyes closed.
Each one brought their own different strategy to the game. One approached the poster before dramatically dropping into a squat to make their placement, while another crawled across the stage toward Lautner’s torso. Once everyone had taken a turn, the markers were revealed, and whoever landed closest to the correct spot won the final game.
Of course, no evening of Hollywood parodies would have been complete without Mrs. Doubtfire. The number began inside a makeshift salon as the performer experimented with several different looks before settling into the character’s familiar gray wig, glasses, cardigan, and apron.
Once the transformation was complete, Mrs. Doubtfire danced across the stage with a vacuum cleaner before another disguise mishap created trouble. Thinking quickly, the nanny covered her face in cream, recreating one of the movie’s funniest moments and proving that “help is on the way, dear!”
The next performance sailed straight into Titanic, with a sparkling-gowned performer lip-syncing “My Heart Will Go On” behind a rolling sea of blue fabric. The emotional ballad repeatedly took a ridiculous turn whenever a shark fin appeared above the waves, interrupting the romance and sending laughter through the audience.
Eventually, the sharks attacked, but tragedy was quickly abandoned. Instead of sinking beneath the waves, the performer was joined by the unexpected predators for a wild group dance, transforming one of cinema’s most heartbreaking moments into a gloriously chaotic finale.
With the final number complete, the entire cast returned to the stage for one last round of applause. Standing together beneath the colorful lights, the performers joined hands, raised them high, and shared one final bow as the audience celebrated the performers behind the evening’s Hollywood magic. 
Before sending everyone on their way, Jessica L’Whor announced that the cast would be waiting outside in Convergence Station for anyone who wanted a photo. Many guests accepted the invitation, forming a long line for one last opportunity to meet the performers and capture a memory from the show.
It was a fitting final scene for an evening built around the magic of going to the movies. Only this time, the stars stepped off the screen and posed beside their audience.
The final bow may have ended the evening, but it does not have to be the last time audiences see Jessica L’Whor or the Haus of L’Whor take over a stage. Follow Jessica L’Whor on social media for future productions, themed performances, and other appearances.
For more events inside Convergence Station, follow Meow Wolf Denver and regularly check its online calendar. From drag and burlesque to comedy, live music and immersive parties, another wonderfully strange production is always waiting to begin.
Photos by Alissha R
