[3] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said, "High Drama is such an ideal title for Adam Lambert, a singer who specializes in grand, overheated gestures," and "he takes pains to give the 11 songs on High Drama distinctive arrangements that clearly delineate his version from the original.

"[4] Metro Weekly's Sean Maunier wrote, "With a mix of songs that allow him to show off a range and versatility, High Drama highlights Lambert's skill as a curator, a side of himself that he has not really shown off much up until this point.

Few have the power and range of Lambert's vocals, as evidenced by his recruitment to front Queen, a role he's tackled with poise.

On December 13, 2022, Lambert performed the lead single "Ordinary World" during the season 22 finale of The Voice.

[8] On February 27, 2023, Lambert performed "Chandelier" on America's Got Talent: All-Stars finale with the season's winner.