Defying convention with her performing style and career trajectory, this queen has made her mark in a unique and major way. With eclectic bi-coastal performances that range from old school punk rock to kindergarten-friendly, she has now made waves with a memorable spot: the energetic bearded lady among the ensemble of NYC queens backing KatyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lil Miss Hot Mess”
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On Point With: Ophelia Nightbird
The very first Miss Rockbar was crowned in November of 2016, and it couldn’t have gone to a more unique and fascinating queen. Equal parts drag performer and musician, it’s not a rarity to find her bald, beat and beautiful onstage strumming her guitar… and she owes a lot of her current incarnation to aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ophelia Nightbird”
On Point With: Crystal Mesh
This Southern Belle is now a rising star of the Brooklyn drag scene, with several gigs at the Rosemont and major gigs on the horizon. Get into this super likable karaoke songwriting queen, Miss Crystal Mesh! Thotyssey: Hi Crystal! Thanks for talking to us! So, I hate to be basic and start with a Drag RaceContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Crystal Mesh”
On Point With: DJ Kindbud
He’s been an in-demand DJ on the scene for many years… but rather than resort to the basic pop songbook that so many DJs live for, he spins to the beat of his own drum. Having recorded a full-length album and filmed videos loaded with legendary nightlife cameos, he was a natural choice to provideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Kindbud”
On Point With: Robert Valin
The Urban Bear Weekend hits NYC beginning this Thursday, and it’s bigger, better and bearier than ever! Here to tell us all things Urban Bear is the brand’s founder and director, Robert Valin! Thotyssey: Thanks so much for this interview Robert, I know this is a super busy time for you! So every interview youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Robert Valin”
On Point With: Amanda Lepore
Perhaps the most recognizable face, body and personality in New York nightlife, this host and entertainer is revealing more about her fabulous life (and it’s not-always-so-fabulous early perils) in her new co-authored memoir “Doll Parts.” Filled with anecdotes, beauty tips and gorgeous shots from some of the scene’s greatest photographers, the living exhibit Amanda LeporeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Lepore”
On Point With: Jayse Vegas
This cute, smart, talented and humble young singer/songwriter/dancer is coming up in this city, henny! Now is the time to pay attention to Jayse Vegas! Thotyssey: Jayse hello, thanks for chatting! So, I wanna get right into asking how Night of 1000 Stevies was… you were Honey Davenport’s backup dancer for her number on the IrvingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jayse Vegas”
On Point With: Jackie Beat
Arguably drag’s most prolific song parodist, this unfiltered and incomparable West Coast queen has been slaying venues across the globe for over two decades. Now we New Yorkers get a new chance to live the Jackie Beat Experience this weekend. Join Thotyssey as we meet Queen Beat! Thotyssey: Jackie, hello! It’s a privilege to speakContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jackie Beat”
On Point With: Miss Coco Peru
Thotyssey sure loves to throw the “Legend” label around, but who can debate it’s proper usage when it comes to this queen? The City Island native practically invented a style of drag performance that’s part standup, part storytelling, and she’s appeared in some truly classic camp films, from a lead in the drag farce “Girls WillContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Coco Peru”
On Point With: Aquaria
It’s been quite awhile since a nightlife performer has captured our hearts and minds in this way, using an arsenal of precisely edited looks, ferociously eloquent dance moves and a cool demeanor hiding hours of painstaking preparation. Has anyone not seen her Instagram by now, or caught her name in a hundred Buzzfeed lists? Where didContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aquaria”
On Point With: Vigor Mortis
This drag king and burlesque performer has his plate filled right now as the assistant of, and collaborator with, the great “Drag Race” queen Sasha Velour. But the Mister Coney Island 2017 competition is right upon us, which means it’s just about time for Vigor Mortis to take center stage once again! Thotyssey: Hello there, Vigor!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vigor Mortis”
On Point With: DJ Brian Richards
This DJ is just as much at home spinning the big sexy parties, the neighborhood bar throwbacks and/or the drag shows. Meet one of NYC’s busiest music masters, Brian Richards! Thotyssey: Brian, hello! DJ Brian Richards: Hi Jim! I just want to start by saying thanks so much for the interview. Thotyssey is one ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Brian Richards”
On Point With: Ariel Sinclair
She’s a longtime favorite entertainer of all seasons at Lips and Stonewall, but summer is when this queen’s star always shines brightest. Returning very soon to the Ice Palace on Fire Island for gigs galore, Ariel Sinclair makes a little time now for some exclusive sweet T with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Hello there Ms. Sinclair, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ariel Sinclair”
On Point With: Vinny Vega
Big-hearted, professional, photogenic and obviously hot as all hell, it’s hard to argue that this guy is not the most recognizable gogo boy in NYC right now. And on top of that, he’s gradually added promoter, party host, photographer, reality TV star and actor to his *ahem* extensive resume. And now he’s got the skinnyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vinny Vega”
On Point With: Hystée Lauder
This dynamic drag performance artist draws from a deep cache of menacing props and costumes, mysterious audiovisuals and penetrating themes for their stagecraft, leaving audiences with feelings of dread, bewilderment and wonder. But one thing’s certain: you’ll never be bored. Bringing their unclassifiable sorcery to the Bizarre stage this week, it’s the ominous, glorious HystéeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hystée Lauder”
On Point With: Barbra Herr
This gorgeous Bronx native has been entertaining us in NYC, Puerto Rico and beyond for decades as a drag queen, a cabaret performer, and a thespian. With stage and screen roles quite limited for trans performers, she has taken matters into her own hands by creating projects and roles for herself–the latest of which isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Barbra Herr”
On Point With: Cameron Cole
Brooklyn’s hardest-working and most in-demand DJ has a long history with the drag queens and dancefloors of his borough and beyond. Meanwhile, he’s a writer, a photographer, a party host and promoter, a celebrity roaster, and an occasional performer to boot. Get into Cameron Cole! Thotyssey: Cameron, thanks for chatting… how’s your week going soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cameron Cole”
On Point With: Inita D
Cheer New York’s adorable Zaccary is better known in some circles as Inita D, a competition and stage slaying young queen who’s already a force to be reckoned with. Let’s get down with the D! Thotyssey: Hey there Inita! I just watched Sherry Vine’s “These Queens,” where you appeared as a messy cooter-slamming queen stealing allContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Inita D”
On Point With: Lauren Ordair
This live singing Lips queen is a born entertainer–and lately she’s been getting more and more opportunities to do so, including a karaoke hosting gig this summer. Let’s get some due process going on with Miss Lauren Ordair! Thotyssey: Hello Lauren, thanks for talking to us! How’s your week been? Lauren Ordair: It’s been great!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lauren Ordair”
On Point With: Miss Carriage
Actor, dancer, photographer, porn star, and now drag queen! Get to know Miss Carriage before she competes in the Miss Lady Liberty semifinals tonight! Thotyssey: Hey Miss Carriage! Hows your week been so far? Miss Carriage: Kinda shit, to be honest! Just had a break up and my heart is healing–all the better to makeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Carriage”
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