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    Wigstock, 'An Iconic Piece of Drag History,' Lets Its Roots Show At 2018 Revival

    For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City's drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag's popularity, the outdoor festival returned.
    by Danny Nett Oct 04, 2018 2 minutes
    Lady Bunny — the head organizer who has performed in the city since 1984 — is quick to say the spirit of Wigstock hasn't changed.

    One late night in the spring of 1984, a group of sauced drag queens leaving Pyramid Club in Manhattan came up with an idea: a Woodstock for drag performers.

    Flash-forward a year: The first official Wigstock was born in Tompkins Square Park. Over the next 16 years, the performers kept coming and crowds kept swelling, sometimes into the tens of thousands.

    Eventually, a combination

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