Category Archives: On Point With

On Season 14 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” finalist Angeria won our hearts with her warm southern charm and wacky humor, and gagged us with her high pageant runway fashions and animated takes on the challenges and lip syncs. And now that she’s doing the post-show, big time gig circuit, she’s one queen that we’d reallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angeria Paris VanMicheals”

DJ and producer Raf Kuhn has been blessing us with dance-centric nightlife in NYC and Fire Island (ShareGurl! Rebecca! Spray! Pines Party!) for a minute now. As Someone From Berlin, he combines his experience with the best local DJ and hosting talent to deliver the uber-popular “UltraMaroon,” which is giving us all the wonderful PrideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Someone From Berlin”

Known for his intricate body ink and sexy moves, tattoo artist and gogo god Fly Tatem has been on the top of his game far longer than most. And this week, he’s helping Thotyssey and Wilsonmodels launch one of the most exciting new events of the season! Thotyssey: Hi Fly! I understand you had aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fly Tatem”

This tri-tittied alt theater queen and their bizarro troupe have made Brooklyn’s Satellite Arts Club a hub for delightfully queerdo drag productions. Make way for Tank! Thotyssey: Hello Tank, thanks for chatting with us today! Happy Pride Month… How’s it all treating you so far? Tank: Well, I just got a new prescription for anti-psychotics…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tank”

Her run on “Rupaul’s Drag Race” did not fit that show’s model for success from her very first episode, when a quirky outro during her early elimination on Season 10 led to the remaining queens and judges discussing her the rest of the season. Then she returned to the franchise with much more success andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo”

This gorgeous new queen of the DJ booth is spinning in New York’s hottest spaces this summer… so go get your ARRA on! Thotyssey: Hello DJ ARRA, thanks so much for chatting with us today. Happy June and Happy Pride Month! How are you enjoying it all so far? DJ ARRA: I’m ecstatic! This monthContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ ARRA”

Emerging from bedroom drag to become one of Brooklyn’s most creative queens on the scene today… we all must rise for Dawn! [Cover photo: Sass] Thotyssey: Happy Pride Month, Dawn! We’ve got Brooklyn Pride right around the corner, and NYC Pride in just a few weeks. Are you ready for all this? Dawn: Y’know what?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dawn”

Relatively new to the scene, the athletic fashionista Jamie CD is already making huge waves in NYC drag. Thotyssey: Hello Jamie, thanks for chatting with us today! I understanding you were doing a gig last night, how did it go? Jamie CD: Hi Thotyssey! Yes, I had a gig last night and it went veryContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jamie CD”

The creator and boss behind Hot Rabbit–one of New York nightlife’s most popular and inclusive brands of kiki–Emily Maresca balances business, pleasure and family life like few others in this field can. And this Pride Month will be one of the Rabbit’s most prolific and fun AF yet! Thotyssey: Hello Emily! It’s summertime, which meansContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Emily Maresca”

Gogo boy turned DJ Sam Gee is one of New York’s (and, frankly, Earth’s) most desired and desirable nightlife professionals. This is obviously Sam’s busiest season, but read to learn where New Yorkers can dance to his beats on Pride Week! Thotyssey: Hell Sam, thanks for chatting with us today! You are a busy manContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sam Gee”

A former proprietor of popular lesbian bars who now co-produces some of the city’s largest queer women’s events, Cynthia Russo’s got your Queens Pride and NYC Pride covered! Thotyssey: Hello Cynthia thanks for chatting! The summer is nearly upon us, are you excited? Cynthia Russo: Yes, very excited and looking forward to some warmth andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cynthia Russo”

Much like their mythical namesake, performance artist and curator Tiresias does not let their visual condition interfere with their life’s work: which in this case is dramatically expressive art. And this summer, major players in Brooklyn nightlife will be on board for their latest creation. Thotyssey: Hello Tiresias, thanks for chatting with us today! So,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tiresias”

Having been recently crowned in an important pageant, young queen Adrena Lin is ready to take on the hosting duties of one of Chelsea’s biggest nights. Thotyssey: Hello Adrena! Thanks for chatting with us on this gorgeous May Day! Are you looking forward to summer drag moments? Adrena Lin: Hi there! Thanks for hitting meContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Adrena Lin”

Originally a host of some of NYC’s most popular circuit parties in recent years, Eric Michael is now producing one of the last big kikis of May 2022. [Cover photo: Frank Carrasquillo] Thotyssey: Hello Eric, thanks for chatting with us today! So, summer weather is here! Are you happy with that? Eric Michael: I amContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eric Michael”

One half of a unique and important Jersey drag duo both on and off-stage, Morrigan Von Haunt is also one of the most gorgeous sleep paralysis demons ever conjured in Asbury Park. Thotyssey: Morrigan, thanks for chatting with us! So, lots of folks are responding positively to the recent Drag Race All Stars 7 premiere.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Morrigan Von Haunt”

Known for her pristinely powerful vocal chops, Texas native and star of “American Idol” and “Queen of the Universe” Ada Vox is serenading New Yorkers this summer. Thotyssey: Hey Ada, thanks for chatting with us today! Ada Vox: Hi! Thank you so much for wanting to chat with me! I am so beyond excited toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ada Vox”

The winner of the first ever season of World of Wonder’s singing drag competition “Queen of the Universe” (which offered the biggest cash prize of any drag competition in history), Brazil’s own Gregory the drag queen aka Grag Queen has new songs to stream, and an upcoming show right here in NYC! [Cover photo: SamContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Grag Queen”

Coming from the world of dance, Haus of Quench’s DJ Sp3cial K is now making sweet music from the other side of the venue. [Cover photo: Alex Webster] Thotyssey: Hello Sp3cial K, thanks for chatting with us today! It’s gorgeous out… are you ready for this season? Sp3cial K: Hey! I’m more than ready forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sp3cial K”

Representing an all new, all camp drag house who have already appeared on two popular TV shows, Ms. Tara Bull is about to headline a showcase all her own… on one of NYC’s hottest stages. [Cover photo: Clock & Key] Thotyssey: Hello Tara! You must be busy getting ready for the big show coming up,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tara Bull”

A truly colorful drag performer for the new age, Boxa Crayonz serves the real Rainbow Connection. Thotyssey: Hello Boxa! I see that you recently won a competition in your native Connecticut, hosted by Mia E Z’Lay! Boxa Crayonz: Yeah, it was surreal! I started drag in Connecticut and competed several times in “Chez Legends” lastContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Boxa Crayonz”