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United States Joshua Grannell, known by his stage persona Peaches Christ, is an American underground drag performer, emcee, filmmaker, and actor, consistently drawing large audiences with his unique blend of drag, film, and camp.
Partnership with conductor Edwin Outwater to create symphony events. These events have been performed at venues such as London's Royal Albert Hall, with the San Francisco Symphony, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Co-producer of the haunted house attraction, Terror Vault, an immersive experience. The partnership involves creative minds from Peaches Christ and David Flower Productions.
Peaches Christ joined 'Dollars & Cents' to discuss 'The Business of Drag,' covering topics related to politics, protest, and the business aspects of being a drag performer.
Hosted Peaches Christ's 'Unholy Sunday' performance, an evening of music, humor, and special guest performers, featuring live singing and interactive elements.
Implied collaboration in the horror convention scene, where Peaches Christ notes the sweet nature of those working in such shows despite their monstrous roles.
Joshua Grannell was born on January 7, 1974, in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Annapolis, Maryland. He pursued his education in filmmaking at Pennsylvania State University, where his senior thesis film, “Jizzmopper: A Love Story,” received an audience award at the annual Penn State Student Film Festival. It was during the production of this film that Grannell developed the Peaches Christ persona, laying the groundwork for his future career in drag performance and filmmaking.
Peaches Christ gained prominence through the “Midnight Mass” movie event series, which he initiated in 1998 at the Landmark Theatres Bridge Theater in San Francisco. This series became known for its elaborate pre-show stage productions, guest stars, and drag spectacles, consistently attracting sell-out crowds. Special guests included notable figures like Mink Stole, RuPaul, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), and John Waters. The success of “Midnight Mass” led to national and international tours, with Peaches Christ’s road-show and Short Film Retrospective appearing in cities such as Seattle, New York City, Brussels, and Lausanne. In 2007, the De Young Museum in San Francisco hosted “Cattychism: A Peaches Christ Retrospective,” celebrating ten years of costume design by Tria Connell and graphic design by Chris Hatfield, showcasing the artistic impact of Peaches Christ’s work.
Beyond his live performances, Peaches Christ has an extensive filmography as an actor, writer, and director. He has acted in films such as “The Diary of a Teenage Girl” (2015) and “Milk” (2008), and notably starred as Peaches Christ in “All About Evil” (2010), a film he also directed and wrote. His directorial credits also include short films like “Whatever Happened to Peaches Christ?” (2004) and “Grindhouse” (2003). Peaches Christ has also been featured on television productions, including VH1’s “Totally Gay!” and AMC’s “Movies That Shook the World: Pink Flamingos,” further solidifying his presence in both the drag and entertainment industries.
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