A Joan Rivers impersonator on playing the comedy legend & getting inside Barbra Streisand’s mouth
Wanda Sykes and Kathy Griffin. And although Rivers left us far too soon in 2014, the legendary comedian lives on through celebrity impersonators like Joe Posa.
Posa’s career began in musical theater in the international tour of West Side Story. In 1993, he joined the company of New York City’s An Evening at La Cage, portraying queer icons Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, which led to more opportunities to expand his chameleon-like capabilities, including the iconic Joan Rivers.
His spot-on delivery and ability to channel Rivers’ legendary wit have made him a fan favorite, with performances in iconic queer destinations like Provincetown, Puerto Vallarta, and London.
Always willing to share the spotlight (if his co-stars can keep up), Posa has shared the stage with Cher impersonator Thirsty Burlington, the cutie who loves the classics, Seth Sikes, and Rivers herself.Posa’s latest tour, Joan Rivers (a)Alive, celebrates what would have been the star’s 90th birthday, including a benefit performance on Saturday, November 25, at The Green Room 42 in New York City, with a portion of proceeds benefitting God’s Love We Deliver.Queerty caught up with Posabeforeo before his New York City appearance to chat all things Joan, onstage mishaps, and who he’d like to collaborate with next.A post shared by Joe Posa (@joe.posa)Can we talk?
