Exclusive: ‘Queen of the North’ Brooke Lynn Hytes makes her South Beach Palace Bar debut

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Brooke Lynn Hytes takes the stage at the Palace Bar in Miami on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, marking her debut appearance at the legendary South Beach show palace and eatery.

“Brooke Lynn’s performances are filled with stunning dance moves and flawless lip-syncing that will leave audiences in awe,” Palace Bar general manager AJ Prasaguet says welcoming the RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite to their stage.

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Brooke Lynn Hytes competed on the eleventh season of Drag Race. She was the first Canadian to compete in the series, placing runner-up to winner Yvie Oddly. Since the show, she has been a main judge on the spin-off series, Canada’s Drag Race, making her the first contestant to become a full-time judge in the franchise.

While the evenings are sure to be unforgettable nights of entertainment, talent, and pure joy, Prasaguet says there’s a lot more to the performances.

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“By spotlighting high-profile queens like Brooke Lynn Hytes, Palace Bar sends a powerful message to our community that South Beach accepts and supports its drag community,” Prasaguet says. “We are and will always be a safe and welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.”

We spoke with Brooke Lynn Hytes from her northern home.

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South Beach is all abuzz with excitement over your upcoming shows!

Brooke Lynn Hytes: I am, too. It will be my first time at Palace. I love watching those girls turn it out on my Instagram feed! I’m so excited to see them perform in person.

The Palace queens are known for their jaw-dropping performances.

BLH: (Laughing) I hope I can keep up with them!

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What is your favorite number to perform?

BLH: Ugh. The hardest question. Right now, I am loving performing my Devil Wears Prada mix. It’s fun to put a little humor into my performances.

Why is it important for high-profile queens like yourself to perform in Florida?

BLH: The haters need to know that drag isn’t going anywhere. We gotta just keep showing up!

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Do you have any thoughts on DeSantis saying Florida will challenge Title IX transgender protections?

BLH: It’s despicable. All the more reason to make our voices heard and vote in November!

As a Canadian queen, what are the best and worst parts of visiting scorching hot cities like Miami?

BLH: Well, I love to get some sun for sure, but sweat is a drag queen’s worst nightmare! However, I lived in Nashville so I’m used to the heat.

Brooke Lynn Hytes performs the Palace Bar on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. You can learn more at PalaceSouthBeach.com.