“In working with her a few times, I’ve gained a lot of confidence, and I’m happy I have that confidence, to be honest.”
Bob will come home to Atlanta during Madonna’s tour stop at State Farm Arena on April 1. The nonbinary drag superstar, who hails from Columbus, said she’s been talking about the show with her family. In fact, during our phone call, Bob was in Clayton County visiting family.
Since moving from Georgia to New York in 2004, Bob returns home at least four times each year. But the Los Angeles resident said she doesn’t really know what to expect during the Atlanta show.
“Atlanta has so much going on lately, so I don’t even know what it’s going to be like when I’m here. I’ve performed in Atlanta quite a bit, but never at State Farm Arena. This is my first time performing at an arena that large here, but it’s all very exciting.”
Best known for winning season eight of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Bob said one of her favorite parts of the Celebration Tour has been transforming into different characters and wearing bold fashion choices, like the Marie Antoinette-themed look that recreates Madonna’s 1990 VMA’s outfit for “Vogue.”
For each show, Bob has about two hours to prepare backstage, which includes a prayer to set the intention for the concert. Watching a pop icon like Madonna in her element, however, is Bob’s biggest source of preparation.
“If you’re a longtime Madonna fan, you’re going to be in heaven. This is truly a love letter to her fans. … Madonna did not become the queen of pop by accident. When you watch her work the stage and work the crowd and the way that she captivates people, it’s clear that Madonna is where she is by calculated measure, by hard work and by dedication.”
As for Bob’s favorite moment of the tour? Performing at Madison Square Garden.
“I was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m actually performing here. This…
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