After fifty years as a New York queen and dominatrix, Alexis Flame has been there and done that–and few can rival her status as a drag legend. Whether she’s serving vampiric naughtiness onstage or is serving a higher calling thanks to her longtime good work with the Imperial Court, Alexis is one of the greatestContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Flame”
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On Point With: Chicky Gorgina
This lovely Venezuelan-born performer became a queen in New York, and in 2020 was known to many as the digital darling of a popular Zoom event. Now that the city is pulling through quarantine, Chicky Gorgina (we’ll show you how exactly to pronounce that, if you don’t already know!) is back in the flesh–with herContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chicky Gorgina”
On Point With: Robyn Edges
Shablam! *Gasp* where did your edges go!? This queen’s got them all: from Boston to Brooklyn with love, Robyn Edges is here to slay… in a plethora of fierce and creative ways. [Cover Photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Hello Robyn! March has come and nearly gone already; how did the month treat you? Robyn Edges: SeeingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Robyn Edges”
On Point With: Davida Jones
Backstage, David W. Gilleo is a reputable Broadway dresser. On stage, alter ego Davida Jones is a fierce queen best known for turning intricate musical numbers in Cherry Grove, and was a famous doll among The Covid Destroyers. Now with a new original song that’s she’s about to premiere at the legendary Stonewall, Davida isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Davida Jones”
On Point With: Terence Edgerson
Known for keeping the kikis that center around some of the city’s greatest DJs fun and fashionable, NY Social Bee and host / promoter Terence Edgerson is now back on the dancefloor… even though we must still Take a Seat to be near his glory! [Cover photo: Grant James] Thotyssey: Hello, Terence, thanks for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Terence Edgerson”
On Point With: Menthol Menthol
Taking sublimely ridiculous surrealism to dizzying heights with cadre of like-minded queerdos, one of the stars of Brooklyn’s noteworthy ” Unforgivable Emotional Carnivore” prepares for that show’s next epic phase as New York nightlife is reborn. Behold the minty fresh Menthol Menthol! [Cover photo: Chris Sorensen] Thotyssey: Hello Menthol! How is March treating you? MentholContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Menthol Menthol”
On Point With: Little Nella
This newer queen utilizes color and cartoonish quirk to make a unique impression all her own–on stages both live and virtual. There are big things in store for Little Nella… starting with an upcoming tribute to an animation icon! [Cover photo by Novaczar] Thotyssey: Hello Nella, thanks for chatting with us today! Little Nella: OfContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Little Nella”
On Point With: DJ Vescovo
From Astoria to Fire Island to Big Banana to Twitch, DJ Brandon Vescovo keeps the heavy house vocal beat alive. And now that the city is reopening, we might see him back in booth soon enough! Thotyssey: Hello DJ! Thanks for talking to us today! So, how is March treating you so far? DJ Vescovo:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Vescovo”
On Point With: Fancy Drew
An Ultimate Drag Pageant alum, this queen recently had a radical look change while still serving the children digital drag finery… it’s THE Fancy Drew! Thotyssey: Hey there, Fancy! How is March treating you so far? Fancy Drew: Hey hey hey! Thanks for having me. March has been a roller coaster so far! Things areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fancy Drew”
On Point With: Sarah Glassman
A popular presence in the piano bar circuit, the classically trained singer / songwriter / musician Sarah Glassman remains one of the few women in the NYC nightlife scene. And while keeping busy during lockdown with digital programming and studio recording, Sarah and her 88 keys are now conquering live venues once again. Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sarah Glassman”
On Point With: Miss Toto
“Chicago’s Bodybuilder Barbie” is a pivotal figure of that city’s vital drag scene, and throughout the past year has been a celebrated and frequent presence in digital drag as well. And this weekend, Miss Toto will be BLEGENDARY! Thotyssey: Hello, Miss Toto! Thanks so much for chatting with us! How are you today? I assumeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Toto”
On Point With: Olympia
Known for slaying the competition circuit in recent years, New York native queen Olympia is now climbing her way to the top of NYC’s drag mountain. Thotyssey: Hello Olympia! How is March treating you so far? Olympia: Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes… March has been good to me so far! I reallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Olympia”
On Point With: Chase Runaway
This young drag queen has lived all over the country before inserting her unique flair for fashion and fun into our local and virtual scenes. Now as lockdown is apparently drawing to a close, we’re all gonna have to catch up to Chase Runaway as she makes things happen in Brooklyn and beyond! Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chase Runaway”
On Point With: Eddie Wayne
Texas native Stevin is well-known to many in nightlife as a popular bar staffer and the producer of several fun kikis for bears and other folks across the city. But Stevin’s alter ego Eddie Wayne has been dropping chill soundscapes with fun visuals for a moment now… the latest of each might just get himContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eddie Wayne”
On Point With: Elle No. 5
Now also known as Elle No. 5, the drag daughter of Janelle No. 5 is a fiercely fashionable rising star of NYC who’s been killing recent guest spots across the city. Anyone can tell that the future is bright for Elle! [Cover photo: Dylan Thomas] Thotyssey: Hello Elle! How is March treating you? Elle: MyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Elle No. 5”
On Point With: Honey Marie
This young queen currently hosts one of New Jersey’s most coveted drag gigs: the Saturday night party at Club Feathers! Honey Marie tells us how that came to pass, and why she’s truly a queen to watch in this period of transition. Thotyssey: Hello Honey! Thanks for chatting with us today! So, how is MarchContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Honey Marie”
On Point With: Bea Belize
A young performer who was just finding her NYC groove before lockdown came, this queen was quick to transition to several aspects of virtual drag. Now that she’s getting ready to host a major digital fundraiser for a vital, local institution, Bea Belize is proving herself to be a queen to watch in 2021. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bea Belize”
On Point With: Blake Allen
Known largely to NYC queer nightlife as the accompanist and partner on-and-off stage of political drag champion Marti Gould Cummings, Blake Allen is also an accomplished and award-winning musician, composer and music producer in his own right. From producing an acclaimed cabaret series to appearing in a cult hit drag reality show to recording aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blake Allen”
On Point With: Koko Nutwata
This Jamaican born star has been a part of the NYC scene since the 90s, but only in recent years has gone Full Fabulous Drag Queen. Now serving slick shows on both sides of the river, Koko Nutwata is here to quench the thirst! Thotyssey: Hello Koko! How are you, and have you been ableContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Koko Nutwata”
On Point With: Ella Fartzgerald
A musical stage luminary who now serves us fiercely narrative performances and sultry sounds as an androgynous drag character who does not abide by anyone’s drag rulebook, the hilariously named Ella Fartzgerald is making her mark on Brooklyn stages and digital screens Thotyssey: Hello Ella! How is the world of digital drag treating you lately?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Fartzgerald”
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