There is no shortage of colorful characters in Brooklyn’s art-cum-nightlife crowd, but even in that vivid swirl the performer known as Chris of Hur is a standout. With hur Elizabethan wigs, beautifully bizarre costumes and paint, and one of the most eclectic lip sync lexicons in the biz, Chris is one of those nightlife performersContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chris of Hur”
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On Point With: Vinsantos
The ghoulishly glamorous Vinsantos has, in many ways, changed the face of New Orleans nightlife, and southern drag in general, thanks to a profoundly unique perspective and a successful workshop that she helms. Additionally, she’s a recording artist who frequently collaborates with glam/goth legend David J, and a coveted doll-maker. Go out and eat herContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vinsantos”
On Point With: Catrina Lovelace
This Mexican-American queen may look like a Dia de los Muertos super villainess, but she’s actually the super sweet life of every party. Come wish her a happy birthday at Stonewall this week as she hosts her very own showcase, and read now about the life and times of Miss Catrina Lovelace! Thotyssey: Catrina Lovelace,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Catrina Lovelace”
On Point With: Alexis Michelle
This fierce and gorgeous drag queen is well known and respected for her Broadway belting, her success in competitions and pageants, and her growing array of fierce, colorful looks. Alexis Michelle chats with Thotyssey about life, drag, reveals… and Cats! Thotyssey: Hi Alexis, how are you? How was Pride? Alexis Michelle: Hi! Pride was amazingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Michelle”
On Point With: Beverly Leslie Sills
Update: As of February 2017, this drag queen now goes by the name GILDA WABBIT. Beverly Leslie Sills is a drag queen with a fun bingo night at the Albatross… but she’s also much more than that. She’s an accomplished opera singer who wowed audiences as a contestant of “New York’s Next Top Drag Queen.” AndContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Beverly Leslie Sills”
On Point With: Miz Cracker
Few can argue that Miz Cracker isn’t one of the City’s hardest working–and most entertaining–drag queens (not to mention a widely read journalist). A protege of none other than Bob the Drag Queen herself, Miz has taken up the mantle of working everywhere, slaying with looks and laughs, and spearheading lofty humanitarian efforts, including aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miz Cracker”
On Point With: Paige Turner
[Photo credit: Magnus Hastings] Several dozen New York drag careers got their start on “So You Think You Can Drag,” the competition that Paige Turner co-founded and hosted for six years. But Paige is a dynamite queen in her own right, thanks to her mod-Barbie aesthetic, her quick wit, and her eye for production and perfection.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paige Turner”
On Point With: Lavinia Draper
The kooky, drunken, oft-divorced showgirl Lavinia Draper is a favorite fixture of Stonewall, Excelsior and Fire Island. She’s a character inhibited by actress, singer, writer, teacher and comedienne Susan Companaro, but in many ways she’s much more than that. Susan/Lavinia chats with Thotyssey about how she got here, where’s going, and everything in between! Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lavinia Draper”
On Point With: M’Lady Uppercrust
Once a New York drag queen with a popular happy hour show, M’Lady Uppercrust left it all behind to pursue other dreams and opportunities–in a swirl of Drag Race rumors, of course! Now she’s back in town for a few gigs, and with a very coveted role in this week’s Pride parade. Sweetie darlings, comeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: M’Lady Uppercrust”
On Point With: Ruby Powers
After a successful turn in 2015′s “New York’s Next Top Drag Queen” competition, cabaret queen Ruby Powers is making her mark all over the city. This Saturday night, she returns to Bar Thalia at Symphony Space for an Orlando relief benefit… and there’s more exciting stuff on the horizon! Thotyssey and Ruby dish on cityContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Powers”
On Point With: Monica Blewinsky
While being a fun drag queen and a life of the party, Monica Blewinsky is also a scientist and an activist. She’s been settled back in New York just few days now after a long stay in Florida, and her timing couldn’t have been better. We need Monica now more than ever, as a resultContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Monica Blewinsky”
On Point With: Untitled Queen
Both a serious artist and a fun nightlife entertainer, Untitled Queen might not have a name per se–but she has a lot to say about her life and career, the Brooklyn scene, and the role of a queen in these challenging times. Read the Untitled Truth with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Hi Untitled! How was Brooklyn PrideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Untitled Queen”
On Point With: Stephanie Stone
Let’s remind ourselves that LGTBQ nightlife is fun and amazing, and so vital to our community. Enter kiki-connoisseur Stephanie Stone, drag hostess extraordinaire! Get your life with this exclusive interview. Thotyssey: Hi Stephanie! Thanks for talking to us. I’m guessing you were out doing something fun last night, somewhere! Stephanie Stone: No, but I can’tContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stephanie Stone”
On Point With: Pythagoras Papi
Known in nightlife by stage personas Mister Rawunchy and Mistress Wolverinna, the spiritual healer and radio talk show host known as Pythagoras Papi has a life story and philosophy that are equal parts complex, fascinating, tragic and inspirational. But his stage presence as both Mister and Mistress is nothing short of naughty, old school fun.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pythagoras Papi”
On Point With: Bootsie LeFaris
One thing that everyone who knows this drag queen will tell you is that she is Professional. She werks and she WORKS, and she doesn’t suffer your shit, but she’s always there to help a sister out. She has a great time performing, and we all have a great time watching her. She can laughContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bootsie LeFaris”
On Point With: Matt Knife
One of the best known and most respected boylesque performers in New York City and beyond, Matt Knife’s sexyfun troupe Homo Erectus just rang in their fourth year anniversary at Stonewall. And this week they return, accompanied by boylesquers from all over the world! Thotyssey’s got the lowdown on this unconventially sexy/fun burlesquian badass. Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Matt Knife”
On Point With: Kendra H Kinx
She’s been a drag queen for less then two years, but few can claim Fire Island residence more than Kendra H Kinx. She has performed there for nearly her entire career, starting with the ritzy Belvedere, and now at Cherry Grove’s Island Breeze. She’s probably having a better time than you are this summer, butContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kendra H Kinx”
On Point With: Shirley U. Jest
This big-hearted retro pixie just won a major singing drag queen competition, and she’s about to get her own show in the West Village! Shirley U. Jest talks up Thotyssey about cute hats, the truth about singing and drag, and everything else under the sun (and the shade)! Thotyssey: Hi Shirley! I have to startContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shirley U. Jest”
On Point With: Shameless
This charming, uninhibited host of Playpen at the Cock and Otter Box at Macri Park might be leaving us pretty soon to fulfill his clarinet dreams, but he’s still giving us a lot to rock out with our cocks out to this summer. It’ll be a shame to maybe lose Shameless, so let’s enjoy himContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shameless”
On Point With: Eve Unbreakable Black
Representing the Socialites, a newly-reformed urban party collective, Eve Unbreakable Black will be a key performer at Queens Pride this weekend. She is fully recovered from a long illness, and is ready to return to nightlife! Eve breaks it all down in this brief chat with Thotyssey. Thotyssey: Hi Eve! Thanks for talking to us.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eve Unbreakable Black”
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