On Point With: DJ Ivenchy

Ivan Dutton is an all-star stylist, but on Brooklyn dance floors is better known as DJ Ivenchy. Here we discuss the origin story, the crazy Covid year, and of course all things Pride! Thotyssey: Greetings, Ivenchy, How’s your Pride month treating you after this whole first week, lol? DJ Ivenchy: It’s been so crazy already,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Ivenchy”

On Point With: Mary Muscles

South African-born dancer Marvin H. Brown has been turning it in drag as Mary Muscles for a while now, but only in small increments (and almost never on camera). Now that’s likely about to change, as the star takes center stage in one of NYC’s most important venues! Thotyssey: Hello Mary! Happy Pride Month! We’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mary Muscles”

On Point With: AriaJae

Young rapper, drag queen, sex worker, hairdresser and brunch hostess AriaJae (aka ArrJay Robinson) is keeping the hustle alive… and winning tons of fans in the process. Thotyssey: Thank you for chatting today, Aria! So you were recently at the new Hell’s Kitchen venue XOXO, guest performing for Jessica Rose and Virginia Thicc’s show. HowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: AriaJae”

On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady

Boasting the greenest thumb in all of dragdom, Cuban-Nevadan stylist and horticulturist Missleidy is currently teaching Plant Parents around the world how to make their children grow right, while coming up roses on stages all across NYC. [Cover photo: Leeor Wild c/o PAPER Magazine] Thotyssey: Hello Missleidy, thanks for chatting today! How was your MemorialContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady”

On Point With: Justin Cudmore

A true dancefloor disc jockey warrior with a rich history in nightlife (including membership in a few DJ supergroups), Justin Cudmore discusses the gigs that got him here, the new music that’s coming, and the reckoning of Rona Ravers. Thotyssey: Hello Justin, thanks for talking to us today! Spring is here and live venues areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Justin Cudmore”

On Point With: Bobby Duron

Known for spinning some of gay NYC’s sexiest nights, producer and DJ Bobby Duron is back at his favorite hub… along with some new music to slay the children! Thotyssey: Hello Bobby, it’s great to gab with you! Bobby Duron: Hi Jim. Thanks for having me this evening for some nightlife chat. So, these areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bobby Duron”

Drag Race All-Stars 6 Cast Announced!

Congratulations to the just announced cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s All-Stars! The sixth season of the popular franchise’s spinoff will premiere Thursday, June 24th. Over the years, Thotyssey has spoken to a few of these cast members. Let’s revisit these interviews! Ginger Minj (7.11.2017)JanSport (3.8.2017)Jiggly Caliente (7.20.2016)Pandora Boxx (10.30.2017)Scarlet Envy (12.8.2016)

On Point With: James Oblak

Imagine being a gorgeous and charismatic musician who is also extremely talented, creative and disciplined enough to have released your own original album. Now stop imagining, because you’re clearly James Oblak… and the new season of your Fire Island show premieres this weekend! [Cover Photo: John Kale] Thotyssey: Hello James! It’s a lovely day inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: James Oblak”

On Point With: Rayne

This young queen also happens to be “NYC’s burlesque bombshell,” and is leaving her sultry mark in venues across the city as the re-opening unfurls. Leave your umbrellas at home and feel the Rayne! Thotyssey: Hello Rayne! Things are certainly looking like they’re going back to “normal” in NYC nightlife this month, don’t they? Rayne:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rayne”

On Point With: Gusty Winds

Hold on to your hats, sisters… this hurricane is headed for our fair shores! Gusty Winds (aka Daniel Alita), an OG drag queen best known for serving irreverent comedy and ferocious lip syncs in venues like Lips and Cherry’s, is returning to NYC for a very special showcase! [Cover photo: Alan Kaplan] Thotyssey: Hello Gusty,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gusty Winds”

On Point With: Jupiter Gallaxxi

This young Quarantine Queen with a true Broadway pedigree is a rapidly rising star of New York drag, and this weekend she’ll make her solo show debut. Let’s keep it cosmic with Jupiter Gallaxxi! Thotyssey: Hello Jupiter! How is mid-May treating you so far? Jupiter Gallaxxi: Pretty well! We finally have nice weather here, soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jupiter Gallaxxi”

On Point With: Sabel Scities

Some drag performers are stars of their own cities… but longtime comedy and pageant slayer Sabel Scities (aka Timothy Byars) is a true Queen of America! These days she’s making important things happen as lockdown wanes in Hawaii, and this summer she’ll once again hold residence at the vacation destination where she’s treasured: Fire Island!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sabel Scities”

On Point With: Majenta with a J

During a strict lockdown immediately following the loss of several queer venues, Boston queens went to the front lines of digital drag with some of the most popular and elaborate virtual shows to emerge from the genre. This musical queen was one of those trailblazers, and will likely be a force to be reckoned withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Majenta with a J”

On Point With: All Beef Patty

Her two appearances on an uber-popular network talent show likely got millions of more viewers than any episode of “Drag Race,” and her nearly two decades with a New York drag dining institution have established her as an icon in the scene. As we prepare for the long awaited reopening of Lips NYC, we findContinueContinue reading “On Point With: All Beef Patty”

On Point With: Yaga Tigerlily

A fierce newcomer to the drag stage who serves savvy geekiness and savage showgirlship, Yaga Tigerlily’s giving us a bunch of shows this month. Thotyssey: Hello Yaga! Happy Day After Mother’s Day… and what a lovely day it is! How are you? Yaga Tigerlily: Hey Hey! Happy post-Mother’s Day to you too, I’m doing prettyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Yaga Tigerlily”

On Point With: The CoverGworls

This sexy and stylish sister act that’s emerged from lockdown to tear up New York’s drag stages and deeply slay us is now quite ready for their closeup, thank you. It’s Tré Way and Dev Doee, aka the (or rather, Thee) CoverGworls! [Cover photo: Dylan Thomas] Thotyssey: Hello Gworls! Thanks so much for chatting today,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The CoverGworls”

On Point With: Chuck McTague

A true staple of Fire Island’s Ice Palace, bartender and DJ Chuck McTague reflects on his storied career and his partnership with the legendary Girl of a Thousand Voices Porsche, along with the challenges and promises of this upcoming post-lockdown (fingers crossed!) but still socially distant season at the Ice Palace. Thotyssey: Hello Chuck! HappyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chuck McTague”