Exorcistic: The Rock Musical Producers Night with Marissa Jaret Winokur​

Press release

New York, NY - EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL producers night with Marissa Jaret Winokur Featuring Guest Diva Nina West is set to take place this Saturday, October 18th at 7 pm at Asylum NYC. This special performance of Exorcistic: The Rock Musical will showcase the incredible talents of Guest Diva Nina West and give the audience a chance to hear from producer Marissa Jaret Winokur. With the show nearing its closing date of November 1st, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy spooky season with a blend of rock music and theatrical storytelling.

Since its official opening on September 8th, Exorcistic: The Rock Musical has captivated audiences with its fresh take on the iconic horror film The Exorcist. The production has garnered attention not just for its engaging storyline, but also for its lively rock musical format that combines humor, drama, and unforgettable performances. The addition of Nina West, known for her charisma and vibrant stage presence, is expected to elevate the energy of the evening, making it a must-see event.
Attendees of the Exorcistic Producers Night will have the exclusive chance to participate in a post-show VIP photo opportunity with Marissa Jaret Winokur, providing a memorable keepsake.
Tickets for Producers Night can be purchased through the Asylum NYC website HERE

With a blend of striking performances and just in time for Halloween, Exorcistic: The Rock Musical offers a thrilling night out in the heart of NYC.

NINA WEST rose to international prominence on the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Other notable credits include Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Divine), “Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch” (Alice), and voiceover work for Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” “Baby Shark’s Big Show,” “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” the recent “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9,” “Drag Me To Dinner,” Bobby Moynihan’s “Loafy,” Hulu’s “The Bravest Knight”, and documentaries Lady Like and Kings, Queens, and In Betweens. On stage, he starred as Edna Turnbald on the national tour of Broadway’s Hairspray The Musical. Nina has hosted events around the world. Of note: 74th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, Disney+ Pride Special, events at San Diego Comic-Con and Disney’s D23 Fan Expo, for Disney Vacation Club, and galas for SAGE and Bring Change to Mind, among many others. Her charitable foundation, The Nina West Foundation, has raised over $4 million dollars for charities in central Ohio and around the world. She has published two books. Her children’s picture The You Kind of Kind was published in 2022 by PA Press, and No Tea No Shade: The Life of A Drag Queen, a collection of essays by 6 drag artists, including Nina, was just published on September 23, 2025! Nina has performed with Kermit the Frog and The Muppets. It does not get better than that. She will be seen in theatres across the country this fall in the highly anticipated film, Tina Romero’s Queens of the Dead, coming October 24th.

MARISSA JARET WINOKUR. Winner of the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer critics awards for Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. Also Won Celebrity Big Brother and placed final 4 on Dancing with the Stars. Now touring, Off Broadway’s Drama Desk-nominated Mama I’m a Big Girl Now, co-created,written and directed with Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy. Excited to start BatBoy at the City center. Currently directing Hairspray in CA and is gearing up to direct a new musical The Radium Girls. Currently seen in Emmy-nominated What we do in the Shadows.