The Fifth Element of NYC Drag
Janelle No. 5 is more than a performer -- she is an era. A Brooklyn-born beauty with the polish of a supermodel and the attitude of a downtown It Girl, Janelle has become of New York Cit's most magnetic drag entertainers. Known for her sculpted glam, razor-sharp humor, and hypnotic stage presence, she embodies what modern drag is meant to feel like: luxury, danger, and absolute fantasy.
A proud member of the Haus of Aja, Janelle emerged alongside some of drag's most iconic figures, including Aja, Kandy Muse, Xunami Muse, and Dahlia Sin. Her sisterhood is fierce, her pedigree is undeniable, and her performances? She's not just serving, she writes the menu.
Janelle's impact extends far beyond the bar stage. She has been featured in major publications including:
-Cosmopolitan
-Paper Magazine
-V Magazine
-Vogue
Her digital performances, fashion moments, and high-profile collaborations have established her as one of NYC's most-watched drag talents.
Her goal is simple:
To make the audience feel something -- beauty, chaos, laughter, desire -- and leave happier than when they arrived.
New Yorkers are tourists alike pack the bar every week to see Janelle at her home base:
Queen4Queen -- Mondays @ 9 PM
Pieces Bar, West Village, NYC
Hosted with Beaujangless and featuring Mo'Riah