The Preferred Stars Season 2 at Woodlawn Theatre
🌟 The Preferred Stars – 2026 Season 🌟
Four Nights. Four Themes. One Crown.
Talent. Representation. Community.
The stage is open — and it’s calling for those who shine brightest.
Join Sagé Preferred for the 2026 season of The Preferred Stars, Birmingham’s most dazzling monthly competition featuring drag, burlesque, boylesque, draglesque, celebrity impersonation, and beyond.
Each month, eight performers battle it out in a themed competition — and YOU help decide who wins.
Enjoy unforgettable performances, tip your favorite entertainers, witness a heart-throbbing lip sync for the crown, and help us choose Birmingham’s next Preferred Star.
🎟️ Doors 7PM • Show 8PM
📍 Hosted by Sagé Preferred
👑 Featuring Season 1 Winner Natalie Scott Couture (select rounds)
✨ Monthly special guest judges
⭐ Round 1 – Supernova Talent Show
Friday, February 20
The 2026 season launches with a bang.
Whether it’s drag, burlesque, live vocals, dance, or pure star power — we’re looking for those who burn bright like a Supernova.
This is where it all begins.
Eight contestants. One winner. A stage full of rising stars.
Help us kick off the season and crown our first Preferred Star of 2026.
🎟️ Get your tickets now and be part of the decision.
🔥 Round 2 – Burlesque Fantasy
Friday, March 20
Feathers. Corsets. Fantasy.
It’s time to step into the world of Burlesque Fantasy — where glamour, seduction, and artistry collide.
From burlesque to boylesque to draglesque, eight contestants will compete in a night of tease, talent, and theatrical brilliance.
Hosted by Sagé Preferred with special appearance by Season 1 winner Natalie Scott Couture.
Only one can win.
Come cheer on your Preferred Star.
👽 Round 3 – Alienated
Friday, April 24
We’re jumping through space and landing on Planet YOU.
This round challenges contestants to create an “Alienated” performance inspired by their own imagined world. What does your planet look like? Who rules it? What’s the vibe?
Expect otherworldly looks.
Unexpected performances.
And a night that feels out of this universe.
Eight compete. One reigns.
🎤 Round 4 – Celebrity Stars
Friday, May 22
The red carpet is rolled out.
From music icons to television legends, it’s time for Celebrity Stars. Think Dolly. Prince. RuPaul. And everything in between.
Eight celebrity impersonators take the stage for a night of glamour, nostalgia, and superstar energy.
Only one can reign as the next Preferred Star.
🌈 Why You Can’t Miss It
✨ A different theme each month
✨ A chance to tip and support your favorite performers
✨ Interactive voting energy
✨ A growing community celebrating talent and representation
✨ A thrilling lip sync showdown for the win
Talent and representation have never mattered more.
The fire is lit — and Birmingham is ready to shine.
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now
Choose your favorite theme — or join us for all four nights!
Follow along and learn how to compete at:
@thepreferredstars
The stars are rising.
Will you be there to witness it?