Drag queens continue their reign in Fayetteville, despite backlash. Where to see shows

Drag is nothing new, but it has been in the spotlight recently as critics organize against the art form and LGBTQ+ people and their allies rally around queens. Despite pushback, queens continue to bring performances to Fayetteville-area stages. LGBTQ+ leaders say the shows bring visibility and togetherness to the community, which is especially important as openly gay and lesbian clubs disappeared from the area in 2018. While performances at two Fayetteville bars came to a halt, one longstanding Cumberland County drag troupe marches on and a newer monthly drag show...