RePoint: Cherry Poppins

Pieces and Hardware’s beloved cocktail waitress has come a long way with her drag alter ego since our last chat, having a pair of recent show-stopping pageant packages under her cinched belt and an upcoming cabaret showcase to wow us with. Thotyssey catches up with Cherry Poppins! Thotyssey: Cherry, hello again! I know you were busyContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Cherry Poppins”

On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie

One of the city’s breakthrough drag entertainers of the past year, FIT’s crown-winning queen Jasmine Kennedie is known for igniting venues with her electrifying “shablams” and gorgeously glam looks. She’s now in the cast of the popular revue TURNt at the Ritz, which celebrates its second anniversary this week. Thotyssey learned how Jasmine got here,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jasmine Kennedie”

On Point With: K. James

zoe zThis veteran drag king has been a staple of the vital Brooklyn collective Switch n’ Play for a decade now, and he’s still finding ways to wow us with his fun, sexy and smart performances. While shy and introspective off-stage, there’s nothing quite like the manly magic of K. James when it’s showtime! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: K. James”

On Point With: DJ P_A_T

One of Brooklyn’s hottest young dance floor and drag show DJ’s dabbles in Queendom himself, and is beginning his takeover of all the city’s gigs as we speak. Paul A. Tomasiello, aka DJ P_A_T, is where it’s at! (Come on, that was a cute rhyme) Thotyssey: Hello P_A_T! Thanks for chatting with us today! YouContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ P_A_T”

On Point With: Precious Envy

Rockbar’s resident Silver-Foxy Bubblegum Goth Princess has a birthday invitation for you! Thotyssey gets the deets from Precious Envy. Thotyssey: Precious, hello! Thanks for chatting with us! Enjoying this first spring-like Weekend? Precious Envy: Yes, I don’t think I can stand the cold any more! I’ve been wandering about, and it is such a niceContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Precious Envy”

On Point With: Princess Sequoia

Being a Jersey queen can be rough… even when you’re a fierce talent with pageant and ball scene pedigree. Princess Sequoia catches Thotyssey up on the challenges of New Jersey drag, and the amazing new showcase she has in store for us this weekend in Trenton! Thotyssey: Princess Sequoia, thanks for chatting with us today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Princess Sequoia”

On Point With: Daddy Ersin

As we approach Black Party Weekend, the leather / fetish / bear gods of NYC nightlife take over… and we submit! One of the newest such gods in the scene happens to be the Turkish-born creator of a major Chelsea monthly gear night– and he’ll be a presence at the actually 2018 Black Party as well.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daddy Ersin”

On Point With: Rhiannon Nichelle

Previously unknown to many in NYC nightlife, the bearded beauty Rhiannon Nichelle came out of “nowhere,” slayed each of the three weeks of this year’s run of the lauded Miss Barracuda pageant, and in the end took home the crown. But the truth is this Arizona native has actually been doing drag for most ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rhiannon Nichelle”

On Point With: Neon Calypso

This fierce and versatile Boston drag performer is no stranger to NYC. She tears it up here once or twice a month, and has become a regular cast member of Sasha Velour’s touring art / drag / multimedia stageshow NIGHTGOWNS, slaying the house down each time. It’s Neon Calypso! Thotyssey: Neon hello! How are youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Neon Calypso”

On Point With: Yasmin Delano

This sexy, smart dancing queen made made herself known via the city’s weekly drag competitions. But now, the pussy is stepped All the Way Up as she slays this year’s Miss Barracuda pageant. It’s Contestant Numbah One, hailing from Da Bronx: Yasmin Delano! Thotyssey: Yasmin, hello! Are you busy fine-tuning your pageant presentation for thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Yasmin Delano”

On Point With: Soju

[Photo credit: Felix Meaker] A star of YouTube and Chicago nightlife, the Korean-born drag queen known as “Soju” (that’s an extremely popular alcoholic beverage in her homeland) is a quirky and versatile performer loved by thousands. Now that she’s bringing her popular Chi-Town Kpop party Seoul Train to NYC for a special night while also preparingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soju”

On Point With: Pepto Dismal

This performance art queen got her start doing progressive drag in San Francisco, and has since become a rising star of the Brooklyn scene. Pepto Dismal spills the Pink T on her journey, influences and gigs. Thotyssey: Pepto, hello! How was your Easter / April Fools? Pepto Dismal: It was good! Had a nearly nakedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pepto Dismal”

On Point With: Dan Jiménez

This gogo bear has arrived, henny… Mr. Fire Island Bear 2017 and a Best Gogo Boy nominee from this past GLAM Awards presentation is becoming an event producer in his own right! Thotyssey hangs in the Man Cave of  Dan Jiménez! Thotyssey: Hey Dan! I know you must be busy getting ready for this summer’s Mr.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dan Jiménez”

On Point With: Haireola Grande

This fabulous Fur Queen broke through as a contestant in the Ultimate Drag Pageant, and returns to her roots this week as an All-Star! Plus she’s got some other exciting gigs on the horizon. Thotyssey gets the T from this Dangerously Hairy Woman, Haireola Grande! Thotyssey: Hello, Haireola! Thanks for talking with us! Haireola Grande:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Haireola Grande”

On Point With: Sucia

This fierce, multi-talented queen is starting to make quite a name for herself, having recently graduated from the rounds of guest spots and pop-up shows to hosting her own weekly in Hell’s Kitchen . And now she is preparing her package for one of the most anticipated drag pageants of the year, while a film she’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sucia”

On Point With: Qualms Galore

This gorgeous lady of burlesque brings showmanship, sexiness, drama and wisdom to every stage she’s on, to the point where she’s actually bested some of Brooklyn’s best drag queens in pageants. And with a name like Qualms Galore, she’s actually quite content these days. Today she shares her story with Thotyssey. Thotyssey: Qualms, hello! Congrats onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Qualms Galore”

On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)

Having one of the most extensive released collections of Ball scene-era drag queen bitch tracks in existence, Alphonso King, Jr. aka DJ Relentless is a vital curator of nightlife history. As both a DJ and as his drag alter ego Jade Elektra of the House of LaBeija, he / she has contributed to quite aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)”

On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure

This king has taken reign over the realm of Brooklyn in just one short year, appearing in several shows including a recent session of Sasha Velour’s lauded “Nightgowns” series. And now, of course, he’s ready for some show hosting of his own! Make way for Maxxx Pleasure! Thotyssey: Maxxx, hello! Thanks for chatting! So, um… howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure”

On Point With: Frankie Sharp

One of NYC’s few truly great and original nightlife event producers, this giant got his start at a small dive bar in San Francisco before making it big here with the notorious Westgay at Westway. He’s still giving us massive weekly kikis featuring the best of the scene and way beyond, but lately he’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Frankie Sharp”

On Point With: Viki Villainess

This fashionista (also known as designer / podcaster Ronie Reives) has proven recently that she is as funny as she is fierce, both on the stage and over the digital airwaves. Behold the voluptuous villainy of Viki Villainess! Thotyssey: Hey, Viki! I’m listening to the latest episode of The Shade Parade, a podcast you doContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Viki Villainess”