Category Archives: On Point With

This Philadelphia cowboy is Drag Wars’ first All-Star king, and is conquering more and more of New York: Eugene Rideher Betta! [Cover photo: Davide Laffe] Thotyssey: Hi Eugene, how is September treating you? Eugene Rideher Betta: September has been amazing so far — I’ve been spending the whole month up here catching a vibe andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eugene Rideher Betta”

A longtime theatrical queen who’s become a staple of Stonewall programming, Miss Robusta Capp is shooting back to the stage this Spooky Season. Thotyssey: Hello, Robusta! We’re in crazy times now as a nation, but how are you doing otherwise this September? Other than the obvious *gestures wildly,* I’m fabulous. I’ve got two shows I’mContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Robusta Capp”

This megastar of drag and TV was the youngest contestant in the eighth seaosn of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and a notorious fan favorite of that franchise’s fourth “All Stars” season two years later. Known for her high glam fashions, longest-ever-legs and deadpan wit, Naomi Smalls is about to hit NYC in a big way thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Naomi Smalls”

They came late to the art of drag, but Mx. Bee, the multitalented Mx. Alphabet City Laughs hopeful, is currently stinging the moment! Thotyssey: Mx Bee, hello! Thanks for finding a moment to chat during this busy time of pageant prep! Are you enjoying putting your package together, or is it too stressful? Mx. Bee:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mx. Bee”

This Princess of Paradise is ready for her Diamonds: Jersey drag newbie Milani! [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Milani, hello! How is Early Spooky Season treating you so far? Milani: To be completely honest, this fall has been super busy for me. I’ve been focusing more on getting my name out there as a performer. You’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Milani”

These two fabulously feline drag performers are actually two halves of the same artist: run through the jungle with Cheetah Quila and Leopard Killa! Thotyssey: Greetings! How is September treating you so far? Cheetah Quila aka Leopard Killa: Hello! September has been treating me well so far. There are lots of new beginnings and interestingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cheetah Quila / Leopard Killa”

Sporting a lovely disposition and live vocals, Betty Buttonz has charmed nearly the entire drag fandom community of New Jersey… and New Yorkers are now along for the ride! Thotyssey: Betty, hello! How is September treating you so far? Betty Buttonz: Hello darling! September is flying by. What we like to call “local summer” hereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Betty Buttonz”

The Slaysian Diva of Los Angeles stole our hearts with memorable moments on last season’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Now, Mother Mattress is coming for NYC! [Cover photo: @jordysng] Thotyssey: Joella, hello! Thanks so much for chatting today! We are basically creeping into the Spooky Season now… are you a fan of Halloween drag vibes, orContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joella”

Kansas-born Cameron Hawthorn followed the rainbow to the Oz that is indie queer music stardom, and his fusion of dark, sexy EDM withhaunting country is positively Wicked. [Cover photo: @fortiz_studio] Thotyssey: Hello Cameron! We’ve been enjoying your massive new album Church of the Outlaws! It feels very Of the Season… dark, fun, sexy, and aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cameron Hawthorn”

A cherished drag entertainer since the Escualita days and a multiple winner of pageant crowns, Jersey’s Lydia Famouz continues to live up to her name! Thotyssey: Lydia, hello! Happy September! Are you glad to see the season change, or will you miss the summer too much? Lydia Famouz: Happy September! It’s Lydia Month, too; myContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lydia Famouz”

Her come-up has been “high’ since her Fresh Face crowning: Jersey’s draglesque beauty, Mary Jane Monroe! [Cover photo: Clavel] Thotyssey: Mary Jane, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Mary Jane Monroe: Hey hey, I’m so excited to be sitting down with you and having this interview! My LaborContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mary Jane Monroe”

After a decade-long residency in an East Village hub, DJ Mark Holcomb is now tearing up the hottest dancefloors across the boroughs. Thotyssey: Mark, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Mark Holcomb: My weekend was magical! I celebrated my 40th birthday with my nearest and dearest in my hometown inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mark Holcomb”

Whether it’s in the DJ booth or with scissors in hand, the multitalented Patrick Kyle is in demand across NYC. Thotyssey: Patrick, hello! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Patrick Kyle: It was great! Surrounded by friends and disco music. How was yours? It was fun, I was in Fire Island! Did you get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Patrick Kyle”

This native New Yorker is spinning some of the city’s (and by his account, the world’s) best clubs: Sterling Juan Diaz! Thotyssey: Sterling, hello! Thanks so much for talking today! How was your summer, and your Labor Day Weekend? Sterling Juan Diaz: Summer’s been pretty good to me, honestly — made a lot of changesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sterling Juan Diaz”

A shiny blue star of NYC drag stages, including a fun weekly show in Chelsea: Alestaria! [Cover photo: Briton David] Thotyssey: Alestaria, hello! Thanks for chatting today! So, farewell summer… how did the season treat you?Alestaria: Hey Thotyssey! Thank you for having me. Summer is my favorite season, and I had so much fun thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alestaria”

Yo want some bubblegum hyperpop glamor glitter goddess greatness? Well, you can just go to Hellen Waite! Thotyssey: Hellen, hello! Happy Labor Day! Are we laboring today, lol? Hellen Waite: Hi, OMG yesss! I’ve been working hard to get my package together for this upcoming cycle of Ultimate Diva… so today my labor is absoluteContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hellen Waite”

One of the world’s best known and most celebrated drag kings, Tenderoni (you can hear that name inspiration dropped right in the beginning of Michael Jackson’s “PYT”) was just featured on TV’s first king competition… and is about to return to NYC for a major show. [Cover photo: Adam Ouahmane] Thotyssey: Tenderoni, hello! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tenderoni”

True NYC burlesque royalty, Miss Frankie Eleanor reflects on her “Nuyorican” roots, the enduring legacy of Coney Island and the upcoming Mx. Nobody finale. [Cover photo: Désirée De Sade] Thotyssey: Miss Frankie, hello! So as Summer 2025 draws to a close, what have you felt about this season? Miss Frankie Eleanor: Surprised, honestly. With theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor”

As Jersey drag continues to expand and evolve, keep your eyes on its unique collective La Gatita and one of their founding diva destroyers, Acid Reflux! Thotyssey: Hi Acid! It’s a mild late August afternoon… how has summer been treating you? Acid Reflux: My summer has been all over the place, but I’m getting restContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Acid Reflux”

Part of the original cast of the universally beloved modern musical “Jersey Boys” and now an in-demand performer on both grand and intimate stages, Daniel Reichard is bringing a whole bag of talent to Fire Island this summer for an exclusive showcase! Thotyssey: Hello Daniel! How are you doing, where are you, and what wereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Reichard”