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”
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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”
On Point With: Candy Samples
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”
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”
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