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”
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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”
On Point With: Lady SinAGaga
Raised in a cloistered Jewish Orthodox community on Long Island, Lady SinAGaga has emerged this year as a breakout star in the world of NYC drag! The winner of 2016′s NY Best in Drag pageant, Lady’s been making appearances all over the city. And now, she finally has her own new weekly show in Hell’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady SinAGaga”
On Point With: Sundari, the Indian Goddess
West Indian drag queens are not easy to find in nightlife, due to cultural constraints. The gorgeous Sundari, the Indian Goddess, is one of the more high-profile representatives of that community, and in some sad ways she’s suffered for that. But you can’t keep a good queen down! Sundari’s got two appearances scheduled this month,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sundari, the Indian Goddess”
On Point With: Lola Michele-Kiki
Overcoming child bullying and a rigid upbringing, Ari Kiki’s drag daughter Lola Michele-Kiki (aka Jean-Michael in Boy Mode) is carving out her slice of the nightlife cake. She’s that winning combo of fun and carefree performer/ hostess plus reliable and hard-working professional. And it all started with Joseph in the Nativity. Take it away, Lola!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lola Michele-Kiki”
On Point With: Peppermint
One of New York’s most beloved and respected drag queens, Peppermint’s been a champion of the city’s nightlife since the big club days of the early 90′s. With a discography of tunes that people actually listen to, tons of annual gigs that take her all over the world, and a Pep is a force toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Peppermint”
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