The Original Fab Five - Live!
From Queer Eye For The Straight Guy
Feat. Carson Kressley, Ted Allen, Jai Rodriguez, Thom Felicia, Kyan Douglas
The show promises to be a hilarious event for fans of all ages to experience the FAB FIVE for an intimate evening filled with live makeovers, signature cocktails, design tips, untold stories, songs, and an audience Q&A as never seen before.
About The Show
Join the original FAB FIVE for a LIVE onstage event to celebrate the impact of a cultural phenomenon that reshaped television.
When the ground-breaking Queer Eye for the Straight Guy debuted on Bravo in 2003, its 100-episode run made a seismic impact and introduced us to a dynamic group of five extraordinary gay men – Ted Allen (food & wine), Kyan Douglas (grooming), Thom Filicia (design), Carson Kressley (fashion), and Jai Rodriguez (culture).
The FAB FIVE didn’t just grace the screen with humor, expertise, and acceptance into the lives of many, they also transformed wardrobes and living spaces – and most importantly – they revolutionized attitudes and perceptions.
Now, 20 Years Later, the original iconic FAB FIVE are reuniting for a limited tour entitled, An Evening with the Original FAB FIVE featuring The Stars of the Hit TV Show Queer Eye For The Straight Guy – 20 Years Later.
Get To Know The FAB FIVE!
Carson Kressley
- Emmy Award-winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer, and New York Times best-selling author.
- Currently a key judge on the groundbreaking TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race which has earned numerous Emmy awards and nominations, making it the most awarded reality show in history.
- Reality show appearances include NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, Food Network’s Celebrity Cupcake Wars, ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud, and the 13th season of “Dancing with the Stars”.
- Beyond Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, has hosted multiple TV shows, including Lifetime’s How to Look Good Naked and ABC’s True Beauty.
- Has appeared as a fashion critic and commentator on popular shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America.
Ted Allen
- James Beard Award winner for hosting Chopped.
- Food Network presence on Beat Bobby Flay and Iron Chef America.
- Has authored cookbooks including In My Kitchen and The Food You Want to Eat.
- Philanthropic spokesperson for Dining Out for Life and supporter of World Central Kitchen, Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry, Food Bank, and City Harvest’s Food Council.
- Participated in Disney’s The Rocketeer as part of the Iron Chef cast.
Jai Rodriguez
- A New York native, he gained prominence as the original Fab Five ‘Culture Vulture’ in the Emmy Award-winning show Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.
- Has had a prolific career in television, starring in popular series such as ABC’s Malibu Country, ABC’s Detroit 1-8-7, How I Met Your Mother, Are You There Chelsea?, Bones, and NBC’s Harry’s Law where he portrayed a trans woman.
- Starred in international seasons of the Australian series The Horizon, the most watched LGBTQ web series globally, and has hosted numerous reality series, including Animal Planet’s Groomer Has It, partnering with major networks like LOGO, FX, Teen Nick, and Lifetime.
- Currently stars in Darren Star’s series UNCOUPLED opposite Neil Patrick Harris on Showtime, frequents as a host on E’s Daily Pop, and stars in Universal Pictures’ film BROS produced by Judd Apatow.
- Remains active in various charities including Drag is Not a Crime, Project Angel Food, InterPride, and SAVE LGBT.
Thom Filicia
- Founder of NYC-based design firm Thom Filicia, Inc. Notable clients include Tina Fey, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
- Recognized as top designer by House Beautiful, Luxe Magazine, and Elle Décor.
- Interior design expert on Emmy-winning Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.
- Accomplished author and founder of Thom Filicia Home Collection.
Kyan Douglas
- Known as “Grooming Guru” on Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and the Rachel Ray Show.
- Received the HRC Humanitarian Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy.
- Continues personal growth through travel, particularly in India.
- Holds degrees from Loyola University New Orleans.
