A drag queen since the ‘90s, this musician and entertainer has been one of the scene’s best known and most successful charity fundraisers. And with her final benefit for her AIDS Walk team the CandyWrappers going down at the Albatross this weekend, we’re very much catching her during her busiest season. Join Thotyssey for aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Candy Samples”
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RePoint: Gloria Swansong
When last we spoke, Gloria Swansong was in the middle of the “So You Think You Can Drag” competition, slaying challenges and giving life. After a strong second place showing, they’ve become a force to be reckoned with: designing looks for one queen’s stage show, and channeling a legendary performer in some shows of her own.ContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Gloria Swansong”
On Point With: Kimmi Moore
A bona fide Daughter of a Preacher Man is now one of Hell’s Kitchen’s hottest drag hostesses, and a killer performer to boot. Give us more, Kimmi Moore! Thotyssey: Kimmi, hello! You hosted a viewing party of that last episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race at the Ritz… OMG, drama! The girls are finally getting the chanceContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kimmi Moore”
On Point With: Justin Luke
One of New York’s best known and most successful event promoter/producers, and a very successful writer to boot: Justin Luke’s is an authority on all things night and life. Now semi-retired, you can still catch him producing the West End underwear parties (there’s one comping up on April 21st) and Broadway Mondays at Hardware. ThotysseyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Justin Luke”
On Point With: Stacy Layne Matthews
The voluptuous vixen most fondly remembered by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans for her flawless Mo’Nique impersonation on Season 3′s “Snatch Game” segment, Stacy Layne Matthews has been living her truth and living it large! And we all clearly need more of this small town girl who made it big in our lives; even the briefest glimpse ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stacy Layne Matthews”
On Point With: Tipsy Von Tart
With her likeness perhaps best known in a citywide campaign for Manhattan Mini Storage, this dynamic performer and designer is now getting all the gigs. And the titles, too–starting with last week’s win for the Miss Lady Liberty prelims! Read on as Thotyssey gets a hearty serving of Tipsy von Tart. Thotyssey: Greetings, Tipsy! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tipsy Von Tart”
On Point With: Vic Sin
With a performing style combining drag and burlesque, this sexy Bearded Lady vamps stages all over the city. And after an upcoming cabaret benefit extravaganza, Vic Sin will soon be taking over the world! Thotyssey: Hey Vic, how was working the door at Chris of Hur’s Muthur party at Alphaville the other night? Vic Sin: Really cute! IsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vic Sin”
On Point With: Loretta Stoned
Let’s talk “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” small town life, Star Search, having a witch for a drag mom and being Gym Bar’s very first (possibly) drag hostess with the incomparable Miss Loretta Stone! Thotyssey: Hi Loretta! How does your life feel today knowing that there will be a little less Kimora Blacc in it? Loretta Stoned: …Who?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Loretta Stoned”
RePoint: Vincent Cooper
Catching up with NYC nightlife promoting and hosting wunderkind Vincent Cooper on what’s new in the city… including an all new and improved cycle of Miss Lady Liberty at the Ace Hotel! Thotyssey: Vincent, hello! It hasn’t been too long since Thotyssey spoke to you last, but you’re always doing so damn much that aContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Vincent Cooper”
On Point With: Olive d’Nightlife
Coming into drag later in life after a marriage and a stint as Goofy (!), this queen met Brooklyn drag artist Sasha Velour and underwent a rebirth. Now hosting shows in Brooklyn, including a viewing party of Sasha’s adventures on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Olive d’Nightlife is ready to make some waves of her own! Thotyssey: Olive,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Olive d’Nightlife”
On Point With: Mitch Ferrino
From hip hop dancer, to Monster bartender, to club DJ, to award-winning music producer… this guy has come far and done much. And now with the success of his production company with Bob the Drag Queen, the unending pleasure that is his hit single with Bob “Purse First,” and a new “Drag Race” musical collaboration aboutContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mitch Ferrino”
On Point With: Cream Victoria
World, take note! Also known by her burlesque alias Regina Stargazer, LadyQueen (i.e. a female self-identifier who drags female, and also the name of her all-female drag troupe) Cream Victoria is claiming April Wednesdays at Rockbar for her own. Thotyssey meets The New Queen of the West Village! Thotyssey: Hi Cream, thanks for chatting! So,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cream Victoria”
On Point With: Tammy Faye Starlite
From country lounge singer to soap opera maid, this dynamic performer has played many a role on stage and screen. These days, she’s achieved great success on the cabaret stage with her uncannily faithful interpretations of iconic singers. This month, she’ll be bringing back one of her favorite ladies to Pangea: the Velvet Underground’s Nico! ThotysseyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tammy Faye Starlite”
On Point With: Mike Greco
It’s hard to find a bona fide rock-n-roller in the music scene where pop and dance have dominated the culture for decades, but this charmer is making himself known in gigs all over the city–including a big one at Le Poisson Rouge on Friday night. Give it up for Mike Greco! Thotyssey: Hey Mike, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mike Greco”
On Point With: Boudoir LeFleur
Debuting this current drag incarnation just last summer, actor and dancer Buddy Flowers already has a weekly show lined up: and it’s a coveted Fire Island summer gig, no less. While quite candid about exactly how she got show, few can argue that she’s an amazing talent. Let’s slip behind the curtain into the chamberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Boudoir LeFleur”
On Point With: Ike Avelli
This award-winning, Joan Rivers-worshiping queer comic slays the stage with his sharp humor and lavish costumes. This weekend, he’s bringing his new comedy special to the Duplex. We like Ike Avelli! Thotyssey: Hey Ike! Thanks for talking to us! So, your big show is this weekend; has your whole week been about preparing? Ike Avelli:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ike Avelli”
On Point With: Elizabeth James
Sporting a diversity of glam looks and a stage presence that’s both weirdly funny and seriously smart, this queen has been turning the party in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for a few years now. And with her “always look ahead” attitude, she’ll be evolving and conquering our venues for years to come. Let’s get into ElizabethContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Elizabeth James”
On Point With: Miz Jade
One of Brooklyn’s fiercest–excuse me, I meant THE fiercest dancing queen in all of Brooklyn–is here to SLAY. Gigs are coming left and right to her, so lets have a sit-down and bask in it all as Miz Jade Gives Shade! Thotyssey: Helloooo! How was your weekend? Miz Jade: Hey Hey! OMG, my weekend wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miz Jade”
On Point With: Heather Wood
This Tootsie is the Toast of the Toolbox, and she’ll be bringing the party once again for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Friday night viewings! Thotyssey invites you to get wood: Heather Wood, that is! Thotyssey: Hi Heather, wazzup? How was your St. Patty’s? Heather Wood: Hi Jim! It was great, I think… being that it’s the onlyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heather Wood”
RePoint: Gilda Wabbit
It’s only been nine months since we last spoke to this drag queen, but so much has changed in her life since then: new gigs, a huge competition she slayed, a whole new name, and meme superfame. Let’s fall down the Gilda Wabbit hole (!) one more time! Thotyssey: Hey Miss Gilda, how are you? ContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Gilda Wabbit”
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