So, the Mr. / Ms. Gay New Jersey 2016 pageant was held yesterday, and the 2015 winner Davida Sky was not there to pass down her crown. The reason for her absence is quite shocking. And with the sudden closing of the historic Den Nightclub in Somerset where she’s been hosting a popular drag competition,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Davida Sky”
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On Point With: Honey Davenport
Does this New York City drag superstar even need an introduction? Probably not. But just in case, you should know that Honey Davenport (Sir-Honey no longer!) is truly a glorious entertainer, a fantastic singer and dancer, a pageant crown hoarder and a true nightlife artist. There are very few performers in the biz whoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Honey Davenport”
On Point With: Tammy Spenks
She killed it at the Look Queen finale at Monster a few weeks ago, didn’t she? Tammy Spenks is known for her singing pipes and cooter slams, but who knew she could turn out such fierce looks and elaborate performances? I chat with this fun queen about that already-legendary second place win, and the newContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tammy Spenks”
On Point With: Horrorchata
Horrorchata, as many of us know, is one of those innovative artists who helped shape the Brooklyn nightlife we know today. This is most evident in Bushwig, the drag festival she co-created in 2012, which pulled many of the kooky/ creative Brooklyn performance artists from the dark corners of their hip venues, and dropped themContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Horrorchata”
On Point With: Lady Bunny
A legend of nightlife who has truly crossed over into the mainstream (without sacrificing her sharp and unapologetically colorful wit), Lady Bunny is a hilarious force of nature and a presence that shimmers with star power. Her much-celebrated one woman show “Trans-Jester” received tons of press during its extended run at Stonewall, and was the hottestContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Bunny”
On Point With: Alotta McGriddles
Things you shouldn’t do: come for this queen, cuz she don’t play. Things you should do: gag on this queen, because she’s one of Brooklyn’s most beloved entertainers, and because her Alotta Stuff vintage fashion finds are coveted in and beyond the drag world. She shows off her wears weekly at one of the coolestContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alotta McGriddles”
On Point With: Vincent Cooper
This recent college grad is already giving NYC nightlife a much needed facelift, drawing guys away from their Grindrs with new parties and events where actual fun things happen. True visual and performance art return to the Manhattan scene! Let’s give it up for Vincent Cooper. Thotyssey: Hi Vincent! Thanks for talking to us! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vincent Cooper”
On Point With: Harmonica Sunbeam
She’s been a hard-working and entertaining queen since the Harlem ball scene of the 90′s, and she continues working all over New York and New Jersey. Her summer this year might’ve gotten off to a bad start, but that hasn’t kept her away from the stage too much–in fact, she’ll be performing at Jersey CityContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Harmonica Sunbeam”
On Point With: DJ Sean McMahill
If you’re a gay New Yorker who appreciates the beauty of the male ginger, then you’re probably familiar with Nowhere Bar’s monthly Fire in the Hole ginger worship party. Which means you’re probably familiar with DJ Sean McMahill, the face and music maker of that night (as well as a monthly retro dance party inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Sean McMahill”
On Point With: Lolita Golightly
Gorgeous, glamorous and graceful, it’s always a treat when Lolita Golightly of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is back in town, like she will be this week for a few shows. But you better see them while you can, because she’ll soon be on the road again, this time to win the Miss Continental pageant crown–perhapsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lolita Golightly”
On Point With: Lee VaLone
This punk rock drag king roared down from the mountains and claimed Brooklyn for a kingdom ages ago. Boasting some of the most creative stage looks and original performance aesthetics in his field, he’s definitely made his mark on the nightlife community, overcoming learning and psychological disorders and the unpredictable ebb-and-flow of male drag. Thotyssey’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lee VaLone”
On Point With: Tyler Ashley, the Dauphine of Bushwick
Serving the Tea all over Brooklyn and Manhattan, this fun Bushwick party princess also happens to be a serious dancer and performance artist. She’s bringing the party in an unlikely fashion to the Pines this weekend (but not so unlikely, as she schools us), where she’ll return later in the month for a majorContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tyler Ashley, the Dauphine of Bushwick”
On Point With: Venus D’Lite
August is Madonna Month, and Venus D’Lite is one of the most sought after talents of the season. Perhaps the most famous impersonator of the Material Girl in the world, Venus graced RuPaul’s Drag Race’s third season–but her time there was short-lived, thanks to snarky editing and bad advice from a previous Drag Race girl.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Venus D’Lite”
On Point With: The Countess Mascara
Known for her wide repertoire of drag impersonations of divas ranging from Carol Channing to Big Ang (who was a big fan), the Countess Mascara rode down to our realm from the fair shores of Westchester to conquer us just a few short years ago. Now she’s performing in venues all over the city and beyond, and inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Countess Mascara”
On Point With: Sheila Tack
To many NYC nightlifers she seemed to come out of nowhere, but this wicked queen has actually had quite a long and storied drag career. And now, her weekly drag competition at Vodka Soda/Bottoms Up has very quickly become a staple for queens wanting both a real shot at winning and a great time atContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sheila Tack”
On Point With: DJ Accident Report
Eric Shorey is a writer, scholar and hater of most things, but he’s best known as Brooklyn’s own DJ Accident Report. Making up the beat-dropping third of the self-deprecating nightlife collective The Nobodies, you can find him behind queens Ariel Italic & Lady Bearica Andrews on Monday nights at Eastlands, and also at some otherContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Accident Report”
On Point With: Phillip Orozco
Hard work and talent are nice, but you can’t really make your name in NYC nightlife if you haven’t got your own Phillip Orozco illustration on your social media profile. The Hirschfeld for this city’s modern fringe set, this New Mexico-born illustrator has had an eye for drawing drag queens, and other colorful characters, thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Phillip Orozco”
On Point With: Sapphira Cristal
This “very odd child” who prayed at the Church of Beyonce (no, literally) and was schooled vigorously in the performing arts, grew up to be a fierce, funny and drop dead gawgeous drag diva of New York, Philly and beyond.She’s gigging all over the damn place these days. and this weekend she’s vying for the covetedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sapphira Cristal”
On Point With: PhilEsha De Lox
Cooper Douglas the standup comic literally created PhilEsha De Lox in front of a live audience, and has been killing it in venues (in and out of drag) and slaying it on pageant stages ever since. Now PhilEsha’s got some big gigs coming up, including an Uncle Charlie’s cabaret showcase and a night of standupContinueContinue reading “On Point With: PhilEsha De Lox”
On Point With: Rev. Yolanda
This Alabama-born singer-songwriter is also an interfaith spiritual adviser, an LGTB activist, and a beloved NYC entertainer since the 1980′s. Turning 60 this weekend–with a fun birthday showcase of her original songs interpreted by a large cast of performer pals at the Metropolitan Room–let’s give it up for Reverend Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes in this exclusive Thotyssey interview! Thotyssey: HiContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rev. Yolanda”
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