Darcelle XV Showplace

THAT'S NO LADY! THAT'S DARCELLE XV AND COMPANY!

Darcelle XV & Company have been entertaining audiences in all walks of life for over 50 years with Las Vegas-style cabaret revues of Glitz, Glamour and Comedy.
Stop by when you are in Portland and you will be glad that you did!
We have traveled the United States presenting a show that you have to see to believe.
Company parties are welcomed at Darcelle XV Showplace.

Darcelle XV: was an absolute legend of Portland’s entertainment landscape. Walter Cole was an author, playwright, actor, costume designer, owner and headliner of the Darcelle XV Showplace; the oldest continuously running cabaret in the United States, celebrating over 50 years. In 2018, Darcelle was named the Guinness World Record’s “Oldest working drag queen”. His autobiography “Just Call Me Darcelle” is available on Amazon.com.

We here at her namesake, Darcelle XV Showplace, plan to continue her amazing legacy in her honor.

Poison Waters: Hundreds of thousands have enjoyed the Poison Waters Experience over the past 33 years. In addition to being the co-hostess at Darcelle XV, Poison runs her own successful virtual and in-person show, Poison Waters & Friends. Career highlights include working relationships with Oregon Ballet Theater, Portland Opera, Cascade AIDS Project and KATU’s AM Northwest.

Mr. Michell: Mr. Mitchell has been entertaining the masses on stage and on the road for 40 dazzling years! Starting out pulling the curtains from backstage then being thrust into the spotlight!
He makes you Crocodile Rock as “Elton John,” he shines in all shades of Purple as “Prince,” and you never know when the Time Warp will take over and you will spot Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Audiences from around the globe rave about the Sparkles, the Feathers and the Smiles Mr. Mitchell spreads around during his performances.

Alexis Campbell Starr: Alexis Campbell Starr is not just a beauty but she is all about her business. To her, building community is key. She was recently featured in USA Today for cultivating and utilizing new spaces to reach out and create Covid comfortable and safe events for the LGBTQIA community.

Bebe Jay: Bebe Jay is the Spicy hot Latina showgirl in Portland, loves the entertaining world and pageants. Bebe Jay is coming from the pacific Paradise of Latin America Acapulco Mexico. Bebe Jay had won several titles around the United States such as: Portland La Femme and International La Femme Pageant produced by Darcelle XV in 2007, Miss NorthWest Pageant in Seattle, Miss UTOPIA International in Seattle, several times Island Show Queen Hawaii, and Queen of the South USA in Chicago. Bebe Jay love adventures, traveling around the world visiting family in Mexico.

Cassie Nova: Cassie Nova is a bright and shining star, just as her name suggests. Cassie began her career as a female impersonator in 2006. She began doing charity work with the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court before joining the cast of Darcelle XV to enhance her career and take on the challenge of being a professional showgirl at the longest running female impersonator show in the world. Cassie is always a crowd favorite bringing a vivacious and energetic character to life each night. Cassie has a unique ability to make a personal connection with each and every audience member. Her numbers are guaranteed to bring a fast paced, positive energy that will leave you wanting to dance in the aisle and smiling ear to ear.

Summer Lynne Seasons: Summer Lynne Seasons has been entertaining audiences for 25 years in the Portland area. She is the proud yearly host of the Gay Pride Parade and enjoys traveling all over the country to perform. Summer has held many titles in Portland but is proudest of being voted Rose Empress 58 and winning LaFemme Magnifique International 2019-2021. She has been working at Darcelle XV Showplace for 14 years now and can often be seen impersonating Stevie Nicks and Adele.

BinKyee Bellflower: BinKyee Bellflower is a Malaysian Chinese transplant who made Portland her home in 2018. Being a strong advocate of positivity and progress over perfection, she started her journey as a drag performer in 2021 and has since been gracing the stages across Portland! She is also the crowned winner of La Femme Magnifique International 2022/23 upon winning the Oregon pageant.