Monday (2.4.2019)

MONDAY (2.4.2019): An All-Star drag and cabaret benefit for The Trevor Project at Le Poisson Rouge, a new Latin night debuts at Monster with Kristy Blaze, Australia’s Trevor Ashley is Liza Minnelli at Sony Hall, The Assassins fill in at Therapy,  Boy Radio does Hot Fruit at Metro, and more! UPTOWN TOOLBOX: Charity bingo (9pm)ContinueContinue reading “Monday (2.4.2019)”

On Point With: Trevor Ashley

A sensation of Australia’s stages and screens, actor / singer / drag performer Tyler Ashley is about to make his New York performing debut in a major way. Thotyssey’s got the skinny on one of Liza’s greatest interpreters (and one of her manager’s least favorite people)! Trevor, thanks so much for talking with us! Did youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Trevor Ashley”

On Point With: Meg Cavanagh

  A fan favorite Brooklyn bartender is embarking on a new venture that can change the face of Brooklyn nightlife. Thotyssey chats with Meg Cavanagh about the opening of The Vault! Thotyssey: Meg, hello! Thanks for finding the time to talk to us today! I know this must be a busy, BUSY time for you.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Meg Cavanagh”

RePoint: Zeta Jones

Since last we spoke, this makeup artist turned young drag queen has flourished in her career, becoming well-known in NYC for her exquisite looks and thrilling dance performances while becoming an increasingly charming show hostess. She’s now about to start a new weekly show at a venue that gave her one of her first starts.ContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Zeta Jones”

On Point With: Nicky Boom Box

A New York bar and club DJ for six years now, North Carolina-born Nick Padron keeps the kids dancing (often joining them later in the night), and is favorite of both venue owners and drag queens (he’s the Professor of Drag Suicide, after all) across the city. Thotyssey turns up the volume for DJ NickyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicky Boom Box”

On Point With: Pussy Willow

Astoria’s AFAB comedy queen is spreading her branches across the city,  winning fans all over thanks to her colorful looks and lively performances. With a new monthly show about to premiere and several other important gigs coming up, now is the time to sit in the shade of Pussy Willow! Thotyssey: Pussy, hello! Thanks soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pussy Willow”

On Point With: Zavaleta

With only six months of drag under her belt, this baby queen is already making a strong impression on drag fans and career nightlifers alike thanks to her narrative, dramatic and sexy performances. She’s about to become part of one of the city’s biggest weekly shows, and is partaking in not one but two popularContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zavaleta”

On Point With: Cory Alexander

[photo: Vegas Giovanni] This high-fashion model, actor and musician bears a remarkable likeness to a cultural icon, but is an original multi-talented performer in his own right. And with an upcoming stage show on the way, we’ll be getting the first official taste of everything Cory Alexander has to offer. Thotyssey: Cory, hello! How are youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cory Alexander”

On Point With: Preston Burford

This GLAM nominee became a a drag-favorite photographer largely by accident. Thriving outside the realm of NYC nightlife, the Dallas-born Preston Burford has a successful daytime job that fulfills him, and always thinks of himself as an editor above all else. Nonetheless, he’s presented us with some of the most fun and stunning visuals ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Preston Burford”

On Point With: Dreama Belle

This charming Virginia queen will become a full-fledged New Yorker fairly soon, but until then she and her drag family have been gracing / gagging us with a twice-a-month showcase at The Phoenix. Thotyssey rings in the new year with Dreama Belle! Thotyssey: Hi Dreama! Thanks for chatting with us, and happy New Year! So, IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dreama Belle”

On Point With: Epiphany

The original queen of Brooklyn has since become a star of the international stage… but right now her star is shining over Manhattan. World traveled, live singing, wickedly funny, painfully glam and profoundly married, Epiphany (also known as “Epiphany Get Paid” thanks to an old Facebook handle) unleashes her plot of world domination unto Thotyssey.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Epiphany”

On Point With: Will Automagic

Currently one half of the hit DJ duo The Carry Nation, Will Automagic has had a storied and celebrated career spinning some of NYC’s most vital venues and parties, and has had several fascinating factors influence his work. Thotyssey and Will look back on a legendary DJ’s life and career. Thotyssey: Hey DJ Will! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Will Automagic”

On Point With: Senerio

A rising star in Brooklyn queer hip hop with smooth and intelligent lyrics, a sultry voice and fashions for the Gods, the artist known as Senerio is a person we should all be watching – and hearing – in 2019. Thotyssey: Senerio, hello! Did you recover from Christmas? Senerio: I actually didn’t do anything for ChristmasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Senerio”

On Point With: Doris Dear

A darling of the city’s cabaret stages, Doris Dear is the creation of Staten Island-born actor Ray DeForest and is based on his fascinating mom Taffy. While rarely mixing it up with New York’s nightlife drag stars, Doris has a huge and diverse following all her own. She returns to the Triad Theater this week withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Doris Dear”

On Point With: Gassy Bordeaux

Balancing a demanding day job with drag life is never an easy feat, but this new queen is doing just that… and with her own weekly show to boot! Thotyssey gets sassy with Gassy Bordeaux. Thotyssey: Why, hello Gassy! That’s for chatting with us today! So, very important business to cover: that Drag Race Holi-SlayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gassy Bordeaux”

On Point With: Selma Nilla

This queen rules both the stage itself with her theatrical, comic and campy performances, and backstage as well with her makeup and GLAM-nominated hair design skills. One of the newest wonders to emerge from The West End, it’s the sensational Selma Nilla! Thotyssey: Selma, hello! Thanks for chatting! So wow, you just performed in ruralContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Selma Nilla”

On Point With: George “Bam Bam” William

He’s Mr. NY Unlimited Cub 2018 and he’s one of the favorite gogo boys of New York’s bear and leather scene.  Get a load of George William, aka Bam Bam! Thotyssey: George, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! How’s your December been so far? George William: December has been quite the month! Holidays are literallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: George “Bam Bam” William”

On Point With: Broody Valentino

This larger-than-life star of the burlesque stage has been a fan favorite in the genre for some time now, and this year he finally got some GLAM love. Let’s give it up for the Peacock Prince of Pasties, Broody Valentino! Thotyssey: Broody, hello! So, it’s been a few weeks, but I was wondering how theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Broody Valentino”

RePoint: Frankie Sharp

One of nightlife’s biggest movers-and-shakers has us shook with all he’s up to these days: parties in Brooklyn, East Village and Chelsea; a live singing show; GLAM nominations; Drag Race Judys aplenty; and everything that is 3 Dollar Bill. And soon, the classic kiki that made him a nightlife name will be resurrected! Frankie SharpContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Frankie Sharp”

On Point With: The Nobodies

Thotyssey has been lucky to speak to the three ragtag Brooklynites (Ariel Italic, DJ Eric “Accident Report” Shorey and Lady Bearica Andrews, pictured above left to right) who comprise the nightlife supergroup The Nobodies individually in the past. But so much has happened with the threesome–wresting fame, a GLAM-nominated pageant, brunches and recording sessions, to nameContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Nobodies”