FRIDAY 22

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth. And it was fabulous! So begins CROSSDRESSER FOR CHRIST – THE MUSICAL, a musical comedy that tracks Ginger Minj’s quest for spiritual enlightenment in song and story. Raised as a Southern Baptist in Lake County, Florida the self-described “chubby little lady-boy” gets tired of having hell and damnation shoved down her throat. So she begins her own search for alternative answers. It is a wild and wacky journey that promises to have you on your knees before the night is over. A relig-ish experience.

Ginger Minj has long reigned as The Comedy Queen of The South, with the pageant titles, including “Miss Gay United States 2013,” “Miss National Comedy Queen 2012” and others. Originally from Leesburg, Florida, she now calls Orlando home. Minj cites classic funny ladies Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball as her idols. “Anyone who can pile three wigs on their head, squeeze their body into a beaded and rhinestoned gown and serve humor alongside the glamour is my hero,” says Ginger. Ginger’s future career goals, in addition to winning the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is to follow in the footsteps of similar plus-sized comedians like Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson. And she’s already got the acting credits; before becoming Ginger Minj, this talented performer was a child actor starring in a series of Christian movies and books on tape, and even won a Best Actor Award for the state of Florida in 2002.

Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd St at Ninth Ave, NYC, 212-695-6909, 10pm, $22-$40, May 22-24