Category Archives: On Point With

Let’s chat music and nightlife with a hot beatmaster who spins all over the City: Mannie Kumar, aka DJ Mannie Petty! [Cover photo: Anthony Leo] Thotyssey: Hi Mannie, thanks for chatting today! Mannie Petty: Thanks so much for having me! Thotyssey is the first thing I check whenever I feel like going out and hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mannie Petty”

A multi-faceted and highly fashionable entertainer who gained stardom on social media and can currently be found hosting or attending the city’s hottest kikis when not slaying cabaret stages, Jarvis Derrell is the main character of the book we all want to read. Thotyssey: Hi Jarvis! You recently hosted Frankie Sharp’s “Lollipop” at Red Eye,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jarvis Derrell”

A young queen on the scene who’s already tasted MTV stardom (and no, not THAT MTV show), Brooklyn’s Lyn Brooks’ star power is shining brighter… both as an individual and as one half of a nightlife supercouple! Thotyssey: Hi Lyn, thanks for chatting! How are you enjoying this new spring weather? Lyn Brooks: Hello! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lyn Brooks”

After coming of age in Russia, this performer wound up turning it out drag-wise in the unique and historic southern Brooklyn scene while also representing an important queer charity organization that gives voice to the voiceless. Hear more from the magnificent Maxxxim! [Cover photo: Russ Rowland] Thotyssey: Hello Maxxxim! So first off… what’s with allContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxxxim”

Trivia titan and shadowcast star Paulie Popsicle is Astoria’s flavor of the season! Thotyssey: Hi Paulie, thanks for chatting with us today! Beautiful weather is upon is, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad for nightlife… but it’s fun to live in, at least! Are you outdoorsey in the spring and summer? Paulie Popsicle: Yes,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paulie Popsicle”

The drag daughter of one of nightlife’s most prolific queens now working in said queen’s actual family business of sorts, Delylah Wylde has the perfect platform to display her unique talents… and create a whole new scene on Stone Street! Thotyssey: Hey there, Delylah! Did you catch that whole eclipse business? Delylah Wylde: Ugh, barely!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Delylah Wylde”

This fun up-and-comer was inspired to do drag by a Philly all-star, and was since taken in by a popular Brooklyn drag mom. Now Adra Quartz is slaying the game all her own. [Cover photo: Human Flowers Productions]. Thotyssey: Hello Adra, thanks for chatting today! So, I take it you survived The Great NYC QuakeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Adra Quartz”

Coming from a music and theater background, the gorgeous doll goddess Afrodite is now enchanting Brooklyn nightlife with beauty and humor. Thotyssey: Hello Afrodite! Happy Two Days After Transgender Day of Visibility! Were you able to celebrate at all? Afrodite: Thank you! Yes, I celebrated in a small and personal way. I am glad toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Afrodite”

Known for her luscious facial hair, live vocals and cosmic spirituality, the House of Thee’s SOL is about to unleash an all new Astoria drag experience upon us! [Cover photo: D.J. Lehrhaupt] Thotyssey: Hello SOL, Happy April Fools Day! Are you into pranks and dumb social media jokes, or is this just another day? SOL:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: SOL”

Known for her cutting edge rocker looks and a unique narrative during her time on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fourteenth season that took her from apparent early elimination to “villain” to fan favorite finalist, the incomparable Daya Betty is soon returning to NYC for a truly evil show. [Cover photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Hey Daya, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daya Betty”

Practically born into the world of nightlife in an interesting way, this fan favorite Fire Island music maker is preparing for another eventful summer–while also staunchly defending the merits and artistry of her craft, calling out in the toxic inequality in the scene, and pondering the state of modern dance music… DJ Twisted Dee! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Twisted Dee”

If you’ve summered on Fire Island over the past few years, you’ve probably been served or encountered Cherry’s On The Bay’s bartender extraordinaire and musical theater wiz Austin Tracy. And if you’ve been particularly lucky, you’ve experienced Austin’s bearded and tattooed drag alter ego Ethel Furman. No? Well now’s your chance, care of a funContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ethel Furman”

The spooky and sultry child of NYC’s famous goblin queen Maddelynn Hatter, Maljo Blu is making their own waves on numerous drag stages today. Thotyssey: Hello Maljo! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is March treating you so far? Maljo Blu: I’m doing quite well. Shedding off that good old seasonal affective funk, otherwiseContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maljo Blu”

March and April 2024 will be busy months for Brooklyn’s lady-tastic Miss Woman the Woman… and no doubt there will be lots more to come. [Cover photo: Cheeks Voila] Thotyssey: Hey there Miss Woman, thanks for chatting with us today! How is March treating you so far? Miss Woman the Woman: Hello Thotyssey! My MarchContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Woman The Woman”

She’s a delicious addition to the musical comedy drag scene: Matzah Belle Soup! [Cover photo: Wesley Adam Walmsley] Thotyssey: Hi Matzah! Are you gonna do anything, um, St Patrick’s-ish today? Matzah Belle Soup: Hey Thotyssey! Thank you so much for having me. My St Patrick’s day festivities include my day job, which is serving tables.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Matzah Belle Soup”

The sexy king and Pantheon alum is ready to reclaim his Throne in Brooklyn; March is a busy month for Cunning Stunt! [Cover photo: Syra Sparkle] Thotyssey: Hello Cunning! So, it’s beginning to look a lot like Spring! Cunning Stunt: Thank you so much for having me! I am so ready to spring into Spring!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cunning Stunt”

NYC drag’s new Final Girl is now producing her own shows; it’s always sunny (and sexy/scary) in Maliboo! Thotyssey: Hi Maliboo, thanks for chatting today! How is March treating you so far?Maliboo: I am having a great start to my month. The weather is getting better, and I am definitely feeling more inspired with theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maliboo”

A mainstay of musical theater stages, cabarets and piano bars across the city and beyond, vocalist and emcee Anthony Fett is bringing his annual celebration of Hollywood’s biggest night back to the West Village this weekend. Thotyssey: Anthony, hello! How has 2024 been treating you? Anthony Fett: Hi! It’s been a great year so far.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anthony Fett”

A resident DJ of the The Eagle NYC since its post-lockdown reopening and expansion, Bare Naked is now bringing his dark sexy sounds (and mysterious chest tat!) to Hell’s Kitchen as well. Thotyssey: Hi Bare! Wait… do people call you Bare for short, lol? Bare Naked: Hey there! Bare, Bare Naked, Evan, Evs, Pup, Grasshopper…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bare Naked”

Our current reigning Mx. Fame, drag sorceress Eden DarkStar casts her deadly spells across Long Island and NYC. Thotyssey: Hi Eden, thanks for talking with us! Eden DarkStar: Hey Thotyssey, I’m so happy to be chatting with you. So January dragged on forever, but February kinda flew, right? Honestly, it doesn’t even feel like FebruaryContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eden DarkStar”