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POSE

POSE

The original queens have arrived.

20188.23 Seasons26 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.

Created by Sherry Marsh
Produced by Kip Myers, Our Lady J, Janet Mock
NetworksFX

Top Cast

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

Blanca

Dominique Jackson

Dominique Jackson

Elektra Abundance

Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Pray Tell

Indya Moore

Indya Moore

Angel

Angel Bismark Curiel

Angel Bismark Curiel

Lil Papi

Dyllón Burnside

Dyllón Burnside

Ricky

Hailie Sahar

Hailie Sahar

Lulu

Jason A. Rodriguez

Jason A. Rodriguez

Lemar

Jiggly Caliente

Jiggly Caliente

Veronica Ferocity

Jeremy Pope

Jeremy Pope

Christopher

Themes & Keywords

new york citylgbtspeculative1980svoguingball culturefound familyhiv/aids epidemictransgenderenchant

About POSE

POSE is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of new york city, lgbt, speculative, 1980s, voguing, ball culture. Created by Sherry Marsh, it stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter. A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.

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