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BIO

Hera Hoffer, best known under the stage name Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag queen, actress, singer and comedian. She has been noted for her celebrity impersonations, quick wit, and musical theatre-inspired performance style.



In 2013, she won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In 2022, with an all-winners cast, she won the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, becoming the first two-time winner of the show across its iterations. She made her Broadway debut in 2023.

She has also pursued a career in music, releasing two studio albums titled The Inevitable Album (2014) and The Ginger Snapped (2018). In film, Monsoon appeared with her collaborative partner BenDeLaCreme in the holiday film The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special (2021) which was later released on Hulu. In television, Monsoon appears in the WOW Presents Plus original Sketchy Queens, a series she created alongside Liam Krug, and the BBC / Disney+ series Doctor Who as the villain Maestro.

In November 2022, it was announced that she would join the Broadway company of the musical Chicago, playing the role of Mama Morton for eight weeks, becoming the first drag queen to perform in a major Broadway musical.

From April 2, 2024 to May 26, 2024, Monsoon portrayed Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.

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STAGE CREDITS

Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Audrey [Replacement]
The Vaudevillians The Vaudevillians
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Kitty Witless
The Vaudevillians The Vaudevillians
[Off-Broadway]
Premiere, 0
Performer
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Matron [Replacement]

Writing

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISINTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Jinkx Monsoon, Pirates! The Penzance Musical

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THE LAP DANCE KID, A New Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations This Month Photo
THE LAP DANCE KID, A New Musical To Have Private Industry Presentations This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

Fifth Dentist Productions will present private, two by-invitation only industry presentations of The Lap Dance Kid, a new musical created with music by Adam Blotner, and book and lyrics by Adam Blotner and Mike King, based on a story by Mike King.
BenDeLaCreme Joins Teatro ZinZanni's Summer Show in Chicago Photo
BenDeLaCreme Joins Teatro ZinZanni's Summer Show in Chicago
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Award-winning comedian and RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar BenDeLaCreme has been announced as a special guest performer and creative consultant for Chicago's Teatro ZinZanni.
The Legacy Robe Recipients of 2024/25 Photo
The Legacy Robe Recipients of 2024/25
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

That's a wrap on the 2024/25 Broadway season! 43 shows have opened on Broadway this season, and 21 of them were musicals. That means that there is a new bunch of Legacy Robe recipients to celebrate. Check out photos from all of this season's ceremonies below!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/27/25 - Total Gross of $46,949,262 Photo
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/27/25 - Total Gross of $46,949,262
by - Apr 29, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 4/27/2025.
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season Photo
Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.
Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility for THE LAST FIVE YEARS, FLOYD COLLINS a Photo
Tony Awards Committee Determines Eligibility for THE LAST FIVE YEARS, FLOYD COLLINS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
Video: Watch Highlights from PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the reimagined, lovingly adapted production of The Pirates of Penzance. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
Darren Criss, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join STRANGE ROCK AND ROLLERS at Joe's Pub Photo
Darren Criss, Jinkx Monsoon and More to Join STRANGE ROCK AND ROLLERS at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

The Civilians will honor Grammy-nominated and Obie-winning composer Stephen Trask at Strange Rock and Rollers, The Civilians’ 2025 Spring Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets to the event here!
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 25, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 25, 2025
by - Apr 25, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 25, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Opens On Broadway Starring Ramin Kariml Photo
Review Roundup: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Opens On Broadway Starring Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical, the swashbucking new take on a Gilbert and Sullivan classic, opens on Broadway tonight! The new adaptation delivers a fresh take on the tongue-twisting Major-General, the rabble-rousing Pirate King, and more! Read the reviews!
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 24, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrates opening night of the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. BroadwayWorld was on hand as the cast and creative team celebrated and you can check out photos here!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Shares Look Inside Her New York City Apartment Photo
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Shares Look Inside Her New York City Apartment
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2025

Pirates! the Penzance Musical star Jinkx Monsoon is taking audiences inside her New Yorlk City apartment in a new video. Monsoon took New York real estate content creator Caleb Simpson inside her apartment.
Video: David Hyde Pierce Discusses Broadway Return and Passion for Live Comedy on CBS Photo
Video: David Hyde Pierce Discusses Broadway Return and Passion for Live Comedy on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

David Hyde Pierce is back on the Broadway stage in Pirates! The Penzance Musical, the new reworking of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic. This weekend, the Frasier alum spoke with CBS Sunday Morning to talk about his return to Broadway. Watch the interview!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2025
by - Apr 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jinkx Monsoon Opens Up About What Role Gave Her Permission for Medical Transition Photo
Jinkx Monsoon Opens Up About What Role Gave Her Permission for Medical Transition
by Emmy Rice - Apr 20, 2025

Jinkx Monsoon, currently portraying the role of Ruth in Pirates! The Penzance Musical, opened about which iconic role inspired her begin her medical transition. Ironically, it was neither of her roles on Broadway.
Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and More in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and More in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the reimagined, jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. You can now get a first look at photos here!
Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Re-Opening Renaissance Gala Photo
Photos: Behind the Scenes at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Re-Opening Renaissance Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 17, 2025

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Special guests included: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Matt Doyle, and more. Check out photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jinkx Monsoon written?

Jinkx Monsoon has written 1 shows including The Vaudevillians (Author).

How many Broadway shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jinkx Monsoon been in?

Jinkx Monsoon has not appeared in the West End.

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