Pride Month is wrapping up with a comedic (and chaotic) bang thanks to Drew Lausch, the queer comedian, actor, and professional oversharer who’s bringing his new solo show FRIENDLIEST to the Brooklyn Art Haus on June 26. At just $15 a ticket, this one-night-only performance promises big laughs, big heart, and one very bold superhero.
Meet the “Friendliest F*ggot from Fargo”
Written and performed by Lausch himself, FRIENDLIEST is a darkly funny and emotionally raw journey that centers on a self-destructive comic book artist trying to birth the first-ever queer superhero: “Fagman.” The character, equal parts vigilante and vulnerability, is Lausch’s fictional foil for unpacking his messy life in Fargo, North Dakota.
But don’t mistake this for just another one-man show. Under the direction of Jenny Leon, FRIENDLIEST weaves stand-up, storytelling, and theatrical monologue into a fast-paced spiral through Lausch’s past traumas, small-town drama, and creative compulsions. It’s queer, it’s cathartic, and yes, it’s funny as hell.
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A Comedian with Super Credentials
If Drew Lausch’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s been quietly blowing up. From appearing on Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza (Showtime) hosted by Alan Cumming, to stealing scenes as a closeted Mormon in Intermedium (Prime Video), Lausch’s comedy is as versatile as it is unfiltered.
He’s also co-creator of Gay Demonz, the off-Broadway hit that The New York Times dubbed one of the “best bets” during the New York Comedy Festival. His viral web series Sugar Baby racked up views and glowing write-ups, including one right here at Gayety, and he’s a mainstay in NYC’s queer performance scene as co-host of Haus Party, a variety show with praise from Gothamist, Time Out, and more.
Pride, Power, and a Whole Lot of Oversharing
With FRIENDLIEST, Lausch is not just getting laughs, he’s mining his own history for material, using humor to confront queerness, grief, and identity in a way that’s as vulnerable as it is fearless. The show feels especially at home during Pride Month, offering audiences a window into the chaotic yet cathartic experience of growing up gay in a place that wasn’t built for you—and then choosing to laugh anyway.
“Fagman” might not be flying into comic book stores anytime soon, but thanks to Lausch, his story is leaping onto the stage with glitter, grit, and zero apologies.
Don’t Miss It
🎭 FRIENDLIEST
📍 Brooklyn Art Haus
📅 Thursday, June 26 | Doors 8PM | Show 9PM
🎟️ Tickets: $15 via Eventbrite
