Beatrix Eglantine Arthurson takes a deep dive into one of Disney's most beloved villains
Friday, October 2, 20026 at Lips
CALL ME URSULA is a musical deep dive into the legacy of one of Disney’s most beloved Villains, Ursula The Sea Witch. Originally created as a “Bea Arthur” type - who better to delve into the history, the creation, and the casting of this dastardly cephalopod, but Jason B. Schmidt, the foremost Bea Arthur drag impersonator, herself. Experience the cut songs from the Disney Broadway show, music from the original animated film. Hear stories about all the broads they considered for the role before legendary Pat Carroll finally cemented her rendition into our psyches and all the stars considered for the live action remake of The Little Mermaid. Joan Collins! Divine! Charlotte Rae! Queen Latifah! Charles Pierce! Sherie Renee Scott! Emily Skinner! Melissa McCarthy! CALL ME URSULA is an unforgettable blend of live-singing, stand-up comedy and a musical history lesson, delivered with Jason B. Schmidt's acclaimed talents.
CALL ME URSULA will be performed for one night only -- Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10pm at Lips (227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022). Tickets are $25 for general admission or $40 for VIP tickets that include reserved seating and a meet-and-greet. Doors open at 9:30pm. IMPORTANT: There is also a $25 food/drink minimum at this performance. Tickets are available at www.SpinCycleNYC.com.
As the runaway star of “Golden Mean Girls” and “Bea Arthur is Brat“ Jason B. Schmidt has received high praise indeed: “Perfect comic timing” (TheaterMania), “edgy and one of a kind,” “what a voice,” and so much more.