The House of Xtravaganza celebrates Pride Month with the Love Is Imagination Pride Mini Ball in partnership with TSQ LIVE, Times Square’s free programming series, offering a first look at XTRAVAGANZA, a new original musical inspired by the legendary House and Ballroom pioneers.
The event takes place on Wednesday, June 24, from 5 – 7PM in Times Square at 46th Street and Broadway.
The event marks a major milestone for the production. Tickets officially go on sale beginning June 24, 2026, for the world premiere engagement of XTRAVAGANZA at Baltimore Center Stage, where the musical will open in May 2027.
The ball’s namesake, “Love Is Imagination,” launches today as the first release from the forthcoming XTRAVAGANZA mixtape of original music. Featuring recording artist and legendary Ballroom commentator Kevin Jz Prodigy, the track is now available on SoundCloud and across social media platforms.
“The Ballroom community is experiencing a powerful moment of visibility as its influence continues to shape mainstream culture,” said Maximo Xtravaganza, curator of the Love Is Imagination Pride Mini Ball with support from house members. “By bringing this event to Times Square, our goal is to honor and preserve Ballroom’s cultural legacy while amplifying the community and performers who originated this art form.”
As excitement for the production continues to build, the House of Xtravaganza expands its creative partnerships with contemporary Ballroom and nightlife archivist Sailey Williams, his multimedia platform TENz, and their signature Ballroom event, Some Nice Things, bringing culture-based marketing, digital media expertise, and rooted Ballroom authenticity to the event’s production and digital storytelling.
