One of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s most undeniably gorgeous breakthrough stars, this Season Six runner-up proved to the world that she wasn’t just “resting on pretty” with her dynamic singing and razor-sharp wit. Thotyssey talks Trump’s America, Australian Idol, Drag Race All-Stars Season 3 (?), Christmas at the Beechman and the most glorious pair of drag wingsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Courtney Act”
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On Point With: Brenda Dharling
Simply one of New York City’s most graceful, gorgeous, poised, positive and professional nightlife performers, Brenda Dharling is probably the only drag queen that no girls really mind losing the pageant crown to (they better not, she has like fifteen of them). This fierce dancer brings her A-game to every stage she’s on, and ifContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brenda Dharling”
On Point With: Shequida
One of New York City’s most celebrated and long-lasting queens who is still very much active on the scene today, the Jamaican-born Shequida began as a classically trained opera singer before she started hosting in drag at the Roxy. With high profile turns on “One Life to Live” and “America’s Got Talent” and high profile fans likeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shequida”
On Point With: Nedra Belle
Equal parts Good Christian Girl & Freaknasty Queen, this Long Island native actually got her drag start in the bars and on the pageant stages of Iowa–where she took a leadership role in a megachurch. With her weekly show “Worship” here at the West End, she gives us the best of both worlds–Church and drag–and we are singingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nedra Belle”
On Point With: MiscAllaneous DomTop
What we need now more than ever is a dangerous, sexually provocative performing artist lighting up our nightlife. Look no further than dancer/ designer/ dominatrix MiscAllaneous DomTop, who will get you screaming with pleasure from a fierce move or from the crack of a whip. In the new age of Random, we have MiscAllaneous toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: MiscAllaneous DomTop”
On Point With: Kareem McJagger
There is something about seeing Kareem McJagger working the room in a fully-realized look that makes you realize how colorful, creative and wonderfully fringe nightlife can be. A gifted performer and social media sorceress–and 2016 GLAM nominee–Kareem is a true authority on “making it work” when it comes to the hard science of nightlife event planning. It’s timesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kareem McJagger”
On Point With: Heidi Haux
Election Day is finally upon us, so now is this best time to catch up with Hillary Clinton’s best known drag impersonator in NYC. Known also for a strong showing in last year’s “So You Think You Can Drag?” and weekly gigs at Lips and the Duplex, this queen is as fiercely whip-smart as she isContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heidi Haux”
On Point With: Marty Thomas
This small town country boy grew up to be a big league Broadway player, both on and off stage. Having several prestigious stage, screen and studio credits under his belt, he is also an innovator in the nightlife world as the host and creator of unique theater-meets-party experiences such as the classic competition show CattleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Marty Thomas”
On Point With: Kandy Muse
The Haus of Aja (a fierce and fabulous drag family) owns Brooklyn, and will be taking over the other other boroughs–and every damn city on the map–in due time. Exuding strength, glamour and charisma, these girls are true nightlife legends in the making. Kandy Muse is the newest girl in the Haus, and she chatsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kandy Muse”
On Point With: Prada G. Major
Try to deny the fierceness of this Brooklyn-born dancing queen, who’s high energy performances and high-class-hood glamour have been gagging us for over eight years now. And don’t expect a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to cut her down even a peg–her benefit show this coming Saturday at her home bar Boots & Saddle has already trumped theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Prada G. Major”
On Point With: John-John Punki
The adorable winner of Mr. Rockbear 2015 and Mr. Eagle NYC 2017 is truly a Leather Bear for the People, being the host of a popular weekly happy hour and the participant of several charity events, including an important upcoming one benefiting his close friend. Get on it with John-John Punki! Thotyssey: Hi John-John, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: John-John Punki”
On Point With: Kayvon Zand
Tis the season for Kayvon Zand to emerge from the shadowy depths and haunt clubland with his ferocious looks, infectious beats and good-time voodoo. One of the city’s classic club kids and event producers who counts Amanda Lepore and RuPaul as friends, Kayvon made his mark on unsuspecting nightlife venues with notorious artistry. He wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kayvon Zand”
On Point With: Scotty Em
Scott Emrich, aka Scotty Em: patron of parties, godfather of gogo boys and a genuine nice guy in nightlife. He’s created three popular weekly events at Hell’s Kitchen’s Atlas Social Club that offer laid back unpretentiousness, very sexy dancers and two lovable hosting queens. And now he’s going to be Thotyssey’s first new weekly columnist!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scotty Em”
On Point With: Roxy Brooks
This gorgeous queen from Florida has mastered the art of “pageant fish,” but anyone who’s experienced her electrifying stage performances and delightfully charming demeanor first hand knows that she’s so much more than that. She’s a Brooks, after all, and that’s a high standard to be held to. Back in NYC after a long summer residencyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Roxy Brooks”
On Point With: Hibiscus
This Hawaiian flower is no shrinking violet. Slaying us with her fierce athleticism and unique “glunge” approach to drag, Hibiscus planted her queen seed in this city about a year ago and she grows fiercer by the day. When she’s not in drag, you can catch her boy self Eli soaring above the crowds as aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hibiscus”
On Point With: Bella Noche
Freelance writer and event promoter Isaiah Cruz has only been a drag queen for a very short while, but already has a weekly brunch, several guest spots and a near win at Miss West End on his/her resume. Now she’s killing it on the runway and in the weekly challenges of the seminal “So You ThinkContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bella Noche”
On Point With: Chelsea Piers
This pretty, flashy showgirl with an edge was drag-born in P-Town, made a name for herself as a contestant in Season 3 of “So You Think You Can Drag,” and ultimately celebrated as the hostess of the beloved show “#GYPSIES” at the much missed XES. Now she has a new weekly gig, several other guestContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chelsea Piers”
On Point With: Gloria Swansong
This southern romantic artist and Trans activist, whose youthful drag is both nostalgic and cutting edge, has earned acclaim from a strong win in Reddit’s annual online pageant, Now they’re turning fierce looks and numbers in the seminal “So You Think You Can Drag” where they’re competing among friends for the coveted nightlife win. Get OnContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gloria Swansong”
On Point With: Viktor Devonne
With his troupe White Elephant Burlesque Society about to celebrate it’s 10th year of existence (and in a few months, its second year of weekly shows at Rockbar) and with Halloween upon us, October is a busy month for this dynamic performer. Let’s break it all down with Viktor Devonne, the Clown Prince of Burlesque!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Viktor Devonne”
On Point With: Ruby Roo
This queen made Mondays WORK in Brooklyn, with a long-running popular show “Mondays on Mondays” at This-N-That (TnT). With co-hosts Thorgy and Ragamuffin, MoM was an absolute favorite until the venue’s sad and shocking closure this past week. That’s okay though, because this versatile hostess has gigs all over the city, including the Duplex’s longest-runningContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Roo”
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