Organizers say they expect thousands of people to gather at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando Saturday for the annual Come Out With Pride festival and parade.

Martin LEIGH SHANNON Fugate
Actor, Comedian, Voice Over, Narrator, and Iconic Female Impersonator
One of the BEST Bette Midler female impersonators around!
Upcoming Events
Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret – November 10th
Winter Haven Theater
Ghost Light Lounge
Leigh Shannon’s Illusions In Revue – November 18th
Winter Haven Theater
Ghost Light Lounge
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Leigh Shannon’s Cabaret Dinner Show
Book Leigh Shannon’s iconic Cabaret Dinner Show! Leigh delivers a night of laughs, comedy, and full entertainment with this dinner show. These shows are great for any venue, private party holidays and for dinner entertainment at your eateries. Contact Leigh at (407) 443-0241 to book now! :).

Leigh Shannon and the Illusions in Revue
Make sure to catch the #1 rated female impersonation show in Florida and book Leigh’s iconic “Illusions in Revue” show! Hosted by Leigh Shannon as the Divine Miss M Bette Midler and featuring drag performers as Whitney Houston, Cher, Reba McIntyre, Tina Turner, and more! Contact Leigh at (407) 443-0241 to book now! :).



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Ritzy Rags Gives Away Wigs For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Leigh Shannon, Ritzy Rags Wigs & More owner, continues tradition of giving wigs to cancer patients this Oct. to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Drag Queen Comic Donates Wigs To Give Cancer Survivors Hope
Leigh Shannon knows wigs. And as a way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this drag queen comic donates wigs to give cancer survivors hope.
Orlando’s Showbiz Icon Leigh Shannon Lights Up October with Wig Giveaways for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Orlando's Showbiz Icon Leigh Shannon partnered with a retail wig distributor for wig giveaways for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Hamburger Mary’s & Iconic Drag Performer Leigh Shannon Parts Ways After 14 Years of Unforgettable Shows
ORLANDO, FL — In a surprising turn of events, Hamburger Mary’s bids farewell to one of its most beloved performers, Leigh Shannon, after an impressive 14-year run. The establishment’s decision to part ways with Shannon comes shortly after celebrating Leigh’s 14th year Anniversary show, which drew an overflowing crowd. The venue’s owners – John Paonessa […]
5 August Events as Orlando Cultural Scene Heats Up
August used to be a slow time on the Central Florida cultural scene, what with the hazy, humid days lulling us all into a state of lethargy. Not anymore. Major theaters such as Orlando Shakes and Winter Park Playhouse are already starting their seasons; my calendar shows five big play openings the weekend of Aug. […]
Orlando drag performer Leigh Shannon discusses drag on local PBS news program
The story, which focused on the lawsuit filed by Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando over the state’s recently signed “anti-drag bill,” featured interviews with Fugate, whose Illusions in Revue show at Hamburger Mary’s celebrates its 14th year next month, and Demensio Barton, paster of Orange County’s We Are One Ministries.
Injunction blocking Florida law targeting drag shows applies to all venues, judge says
A federal judge said Wednesday that his order blocking a Florida law targeting drag shows doesn’t just apply to the restaurant that brought the lawsuit challenging it but to other venues in the state, reiterating that the legislation championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely unconstitutional.
Leigh’s View: My father missed out
Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate took many years to address the internal conflicts that came with being raised in a conservative Midwest town.
Leigh’s View: Republican’s demonization of Drag Shows
Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate beg to reconsider the ramifications of the recent political attacks and negative portrayals of the drag community on businesses, entertainers and the LGBTQ community as a whole.
We Need To Stop The Republican Demonization Of Drag Queens
Leigh Shannon, an entrepreneur, comedian, and entertainer, asks the public to reconsider the ramifications of the republican demonization of drag queens.
2022 News 13 Everyday Hero Viewers’ Choice Award
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Shop Owner Helps Breast Cancer Patients Cope with Illness, Treatment
Leigh Shannon, an Orlando business owner works to match breast cancer patients and survivors with help during one of the toughest times of their lives.
Orlando Entertainer Leigh Shannon Calls for An End to Violence Amid Colorado Springs Shooting at LGBQT+ Club
Leigh Shannon, Orlando business owner, helps breast cancer patients & survivors during tough times through Ritzy Rags Wigs.
Shop Owner Helps Breast Cancer Patients Cope With Illness, Treatment
Leigh Shannon, Orlando business owner, helps breast cancer patients & survivors during tough times through Ritzy Rags Wigs.
Orlando Comedian Leigh Shannon is Concerned with Negative Portrayal of Drag Queens
LOCAL BUSINESSMAN/ENTERTAINER WARNS OTHERS NOT TO “FALL INTO THE TRAP” SET BY REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP COLLEGE PARK, FL— Local business owner, entertainer, and comedian Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate is concerned about the drag community being portrayed in a negative light. Leigh says that right-wing politicians are seeking to demonize the drag community as well […]
Famed Florida Bette Midler Impersonator Uses His Wig Store To Provide ‘Medical Grade Wigs’ To Cancer Patients Battling Hair Loss
Aside from selling out comedy performances at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando, Florida, Shannon changes lives by making wigs for cancer patients. Known for his Bette Midler impersonation, the local celebrity opened Ritzy Rags, Wigs & More decades ago.
Orlando Wig-store Owner Donates Wigs for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Drag performer and store owner ‘Leigh Shannon’ looks to give cancer patients a new hair-do.
Martin “Leigh Shannon” Fugate Advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness with Wig Giveaway
The local businessman/entertainer has partnered with two wig companies to help recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month this October.
Abortion Ruling Prompts Concern Over Other Rights, Like Gay Marriage
SC’s recent ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade is causing concern among some who believe it could be just the start of the court stripping away other rights.