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”
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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”
On Point With: Kristy Blaze
This fierce Latina queen has been Blazing up the stages and dance floors of venues all over New Jersey and New York for years. This week and this whole month, you’ll have a bunch of chances to see her slay, but catch her while you can! This gal is going places. Thotyssey pokes the flamesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kristy Blaze”
On Point With: Vita Summers
Bestowing upon our city a much-needed sense of southern grace and glamour, pageant queen and songstress Vita Summers has taken NYC by storm in a relatively short period of time. Now with three weekly shows this season, a Stonewall Invasion this weekend and lots of stuff on the horizon, Vita is both a force toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vita Summers”
On Point With: Blackie O
It’s one of our city’s favorite karaoke hostesses, and a great entertainer in her own right: Blackie O! She’s got two weekly shows, an upcoming appearance at a Stonewall Invasion, and just a whole lot of awesomeness. Thotyssey spills the T with Ms. O. Thotyssey: Ms. O, how are you today? Blackie O: I amContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blackie O”
On Point With: Eileen Shapiro
One of nightlife’s best-known, most fun and reliable interviewers–who’s spoken to pretty much every person in nightlife and way beyond, and even found time for yours truly–Eileen Shapiro is a genuine treasure. Life-to-its-fullest living and endlessly positive, this punk rock, queer-friendly scribe of Get Out Magazine is finally breaking out as a novelist, with aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eileen Shapiro”
On Point With: Elle McQueen
Proving that girls can drag as girls just as well as the guys, Mx. Nobody 2016 Elle McQueen is slaying us with her dramatic looks and graceful, sexy, fun performances. Catch her doing Madonna at Coney Island on Friday night–but read now as she dishes with Thotyssey about growing up in a family of strongContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Elle McQueen”
On Point With: Zalika Parsons
Here’s the fun new queen on the block! The Divine-inspired, ex-preschool teacher (!) Zalika Parsons is taking over the city–no literally, she is Everywhere. And we’re fine with that, because she’s fun and fierce. And lucky for us, she’s got a lot to say! Get down with Thotyssey’s exclusive chat with Lady Z. #TeamTriangles! Thotyssey: Zalika,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zalika Parsons”
On Point With: Dusty Ray Bottoms
Boasting one of Manhattan’s quirkiest aesthetics and stage personas, Dusty Ray Bottoms has always been a drag queen difficult to categorize–and she wouldn’t have it any other way! Neither would we. Born in the smallest of small towns, she’s taken our big city by the balls with her huge wigs, sleepy-sweet Southern drawl, and electrifyinglyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dusty Ray Bottoms”
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