Born to Slay: Seth Robichaux Is the Showgirl Vegas Didn’t Know It Needed
With a mic in one hand and a wig in the other, this multi-talented Southern firecracker is redefining queer variety performance—one high note and hot take at a time. A sparkling smile, a suitcase full of sequins, and enough charm to light up the Strip, Seth Robichaux has officially arrived. His current residency at The Composers Room places him at the heart of Las Vegas entertainment.
Two years after landing in Las Vegas with little more than talent and tenacity, the multi-hyphenate entertainer—comedian, singer, impressionist, and, as he puts it, "a whore for show business"—is not just making waves. He’s headlining, scene-stealing, and redefining what it means to be a queer variety act in the city of neon dreams. As QVegas Magazine's Pride cover star, Seth opens up about his roots, inspirations, career evolution, and his upcoming performance at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club as part of the QVegas OUTrageous Comedy Pride Month series.
From Small-Town Louisiana to Showbiz Stardom
Seth’s journey began far from the footlights of Vegas. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, he grew up in a family of boisterous personalities—fishermen, hunters, athletes, cheerleaders—but not a single showbiz soul in sight. "Wanting to go into entertainment in my family was like becoming a hooker," he quips. "And depending on the outfit, some days there wasn’t much difference."
But Seth wasn’t deterred. He found solace and inspiration in old Hollywood glamour, gravitating toward the silver screen icons his grandparents adored. A cosmic click occurred at age 10 when he watched Debbie Reynolds in The Unsinkable Molly Brown on an iPod. "I saw that film, and something just went off inside me. She could act, sing, dance, do comedy—all in one role. I said, 'I want to do that. I want to be that.'"
By 13, he was already performing. "I had to be loud to be heard in my family," he says, laughing. "It was good training."
Creating ''Til Seth Do Us Part' – A Glamorous, Comic Confessional
Seth’s current one-person show, 'Til Seth Do Us Part, is part cabaret, part stand-up special, part musical memoir, and entirely Seth. The name itself is a wink to the show's glamorously risqué”, effervescent nature. "It’s my comic take on the world—both the one I grew up in and the one I’m navigating now. It’s about being loud, being proud, being glamorous, and doing it all with a laugh."
'Til Seth Do Us Part, currently in residency at The Composers Room, is a rich blend of the Great American Songbook, Broadway standards, and what Seth lovingly calls "deep cuts" from eras gone by. "They’re songs people may have forgotten, or never knew, but they shaped me. Each one tells a part of my story."
Helping bring this vision to life is Seth's musical director, Wes Meadows, who he calls "a brother in the business." Together, they’ve evolved the show into a 90-minute joyride through Seth’s memories, musings, and musical soul.
The Balancing Act: Comedy, Music, Impressions
Seth wears many hats—and sometimes wigs—on stage. One moment he's belting an emotional ballad, the next he's channeling Jennifer Coolidge in a hot dog costume or Liza Minnelli stumbling off a piano bench.
"I’d like to think I’m a great entertainer! I certainly don’t think I’m the greatest singer, or the greatest comedian, or the greatest impressionist; but I’m pretty good at blending all of those together and giving you a hell of a show!"
For Seth, it’s about storytelling. "Each number moves the story forward. Even the impressions. I love these women—Bette, Barbra, Judy, Liza. I honor them by poking fun, heightening their quirks with love and camp. That’s my clown outfit, so to speak."
Comedy is central to his ethos. "When you grow up in the South, dressing differently, loving differently—you learn fast that if you make the joke first, no one can use it against you. That’s how I survived. That’s how I still do."
Las Vegas, Hacks, and Deborah Vance Energy
Relocating to Las Vegas was a leap of faith. Seth arrived knowing only a couple of people. Two years later, he’s become a fixture in the city’s comedy and cabaret circuits, regularly performing at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, Wise Guys, and The Composers Room.
"The city embraced me," he says. "I love Vegas. It’s like New York with a tan and better drinks."
He credits HBO's Hacks for inspiring his Vegas journey. "Everyone called me, Deborah Vance when I moved here, and honestly? I’m thrilled! However, I wore the sequins first… But Deborah has the better waste line! It’s truly an honor to be compared to that iconic character. One dream of mine is to be on that show; it’s just pure brilliance!"
The Composers Room & Found Family
One of Seth’s proudest partnerships is with The Composers Room, where he’s developed his show with the support of Damian Costa and team. "They’ve believed in me since day one," he says. "To have people like Damian, Gary, Sylvia, and Alexander not only give me a stage, but give me family? That’s rare—and what a huge thrill to have Damian and his team at Pompey Entertainment ask me to sign with them, I’m so grateful to have a team who believes in me, and the art I want to put out in the world. It’s inspiring and motivating."
He credits that support with helping him grow personally and professionally. "It’s been the best decision of my life moving here. I came in hot and hopeful, and Vegas met me with open arms."
Pride, Jimmy Kimmel's, and a Full Circle Moment
This June, Seth will take the stage at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club for QVegas Presents: OUTrageous Comedy, our first comedy series.
"It’s surreal. I’ve always wanted to have a show during Pride Month. It’s one of those dreams that feels big and beautiful—like a feather boa in the wind."
He jokes that his other lifelong dream is to headline a USO tour. "Listen, Pride and the USO aren’t that different. A bunch of hot men in uniforms, waving flags and clapping? Count me in."
The Challenges That Shaped Him
It hasn’t all been rhinestones and roses. Seth admits the industry has its hurdles. "People tried to box me in. 'Just do stand-up.' 'Don't do impressions.' 'The variety show is dead.' I've heard it all. But I couldn’t wait for someone to write my part. I wrote it myself."
That DIY spirit is what propelled him into nightclub work, blending comedy with song in a way that felt authentic. "If you’re not getting the roles you deserve, write the damn show. That’s what I did."
Making Every Room Feel Personal
Whether he’s performing in Los Angeles, New Orleans, or somewhere behind a dumpster (which he swears actually happened), Seth makes every performance count.
"You read the room. I always leave space in the act for crowd work, for improv. Live performance is about connection. Whether it's laughs, music, or me falling off a piano bench, I want the audience to feel like we’re all in on it together."
He recalls one particularly memorable gig. "I once did a set at what I thought was a standard comedy night. Turns out, it was a Christian poetry reading. I opened with a joke about being an altar boy. Let’s just say... I got letters. But the lesbians loved it, so I call that a win."
Influences: The Greats and the Glamorous
His inspirations run deep and wide: Debbie Reynolds, Bette Midler, Joan Rivers, Mae West, Shirley MacLaine, Phyllis Diller, Sammy Davis Jr., and more. "They were bold, funny, unfiltered. They didn’t wait for permission to take the stage. They were the stage. That’s what I strive for."
He jokes about being mistaken for Liza Minnelli at a senior center. "One woman stood up mid-show and yelled, 'It’s Liza!' And what could I say? Yes, darling. It is. Now take your pills, Madge."
What’s Next? Everything.
Seth dreams big. A fully realized Vegas residency with dancers and orchestra. A Broadway run. More film and television roles. A jewelry line. Maybe even selling on QVC.
"I just love show business and every facet of it! I want to do a little bit of everything I can. I want to put out a record—a comedy album and a music album. I want to do Pride. I want to do the USO. I want to be on Broadway. I want to connect. I want to entertain. And dammit, I want to sparkle while doing it."
He smiles with a glimmer that says he means every word.
"Showbiz isn’t easy, but if you’ve got the fire, you’ve got to let it burn. I may be a little pressure cooker from the South in sequins, but baby, I’m ready to blow the lid off."
Catch Seth Robichaux in Las Vegas this month—May 28th and June 25th at The Composers Room, and at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club on June 21st as part of OUTrageous Comedy during QVegas' Pride Month celebration. For more, visit sethrobichaux.com or follow him @sethrobichaux on Instagram.