Florida Gov. DeSantis files complaint against the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation alleging that the group held a sexually explicit drag show in the presence of minors. The complaint seeks to revoke the foundation's liquor license.
in the context of “suggestive and indecent” performances constitutes a public nuisance.
DeSantis’ administration announced Dec. 27, the day before the foundation’s show, that it was investigating the performanceThe administrative complaint says the foundation — which owns and operates The Plaza Live theater and supports the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra — advertised “A Drag Queen Christmas,” a performance being held at the theater, as holiday-themed and welcoming of all ages.
According to the complaint, the show featured “acts of sexual conduct,” simulated sexual activity and “lewd” displays, including performers intentionally exposing prosthetic female breasts and prosthetic genitalia to the audience. The show also included “sexualized adaptations” of popular Christmas songs, such as “Screwdolph the Red-Nippled Reindeer,” the complaint alleges.
The Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation did not immediately return a request for comment, but its board of directorsthat The Plaza Live has hosted drag performances for eight years, and added that the venue is a “welcoming and inclusive establishment that operates in good faith and compliance with all applicable laws.”
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