One of 2018′s most in-demand dance floor DJs, this son of a choir director is a true beatmaster working overtime keeping you twirking through the city’s sexiest, chicest parties. DJ William Francis takes Thotyssey to church! Thotyssey: William, hello! It’s nice to catch you during a minute when you’re not at a gig. Do youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ William Francis”
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On Point With: Mocha Lite
As most people who have followed NYC drag in the past decade can attest, here is one of the city’s most talented and provocative queens. Whether she’s giving you a crushing ballad or a smashing series of high energy dance moves, she is always–fascinatingly–equal parts drama and kiki. Brooklyn Pride is happy to have herContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mocha Lite”
On Point With: Adele Computer
Brooklyn has few full-on comedy queens these days, so this former standup stands out in the BK dragisphere… in more ways then one. Also a BNA-nominated recording artist and broadcaster, Adele Computer is the user-friendly queen of the hour! Thotyssey: Adele, hello… it’s me (sorry I couldn’t resist)! How was your Memorial Day Weekend? AdeleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Adele Computer”
On Point With: Hazel Tart
A drag queen who’s found joy and success in the world of burlesque, this unique performer was properly crowned Miss Nerd 2017 just four months ago (note: when pageant producers tell the runner-up she’ll have to step in if the first place winner can’t perform her duties, they aren’t kidding), and she’ll already be passingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hazel Tart”
On Point With: Digna
[Photo: James Michael Avance] This Filipino fantasy has been giving us our whole life in NYC for quite a while now… but after taking a sizable break from the biz she’s back and better than ever. Thotyssey dishes the T with the delicious Digna! Thotyssey: Digna, hello! Thanks for chatting tonight! How was your Memorial DayContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Digna”
On Point With: Miss Malice
Nominated for a whopping four Brooklyn Nightlife Awards this year (one as an individual, three as part of an ensemble) for a ceremony which she will be co-hosting, the dazzlingly vamp “femmecee” of the drag / burlesque collective Switch n’ Play is coming into this summer on an all-time high. Miss Malice impales us withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Malice”
On Point With: Bubbles D’Boob
A veteran queen and a favorite entertainer in Fire Island, this Broadway enthusiast got her some Manhattan fans this year when her Showtunes Sundays became a popular Chelsea destination. But now that summer’s here, the show must go on! Bubbles D’Boob floats us through what to look forward to from DJ Michael Formika Jones and herself atContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bubbles D’Boob”
On Point With: Jenn D’Role
Part of the venerable tradition of SUNY Purchase drag queens coming to slay NYC’s nightlife, this lovely showstopper also happens to be the admin of one of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” largest social media fan communities. Fresh from DragCon and ready to turn it out at two of Brooklyn’s hottest kikis, it’s Jenn D’Role! Thotyssey: Whattup Jenn!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jenn D’Role”
On Point With: Magenta
A Brooklyn Nightlife Award nominee as Best Scene Kid for the second year running, this queen actually began her NYC drag career in the Manhattan weekly competitions. Now she’s turning it in BK with stunning “high fashion hoe” looks and fierce, energetic performances. Thotyssey paints your life with a shade of Magenta! Thotyssey: Magenta, hello! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Magenta”
On Point With: Jen Urban
Embodying what it means to be Nightlife Cool, this performer has kept us dancing from both the stage and the DJ booth for awhile now. This year, Brooklyn has shown her love right back, with two Brooklyn Nightlife Award nominations for Best DJ on the Rise (um, really? Gurl’s not “rising,” she is very much “Here,” butContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jen Urban”
On Point With: Lillian Bustle
This veteran burlesquer and body positivity icon made headlines a few months ago when Jersey City threatened her with an obscenity citation. Rather than cave, she worked the system and found some powerful allies, and as a result the city is reworking its laughably antiquated laws… and her show returns this week! Thotyssey is livingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lillian Bustle”
On Point With: Shawn Paul Mazur & Matthew Gagnon
They met while working a night at Bar-Tini nearly ten years ago, and went on to become one of the city’s most successful party-making pairs. This weekend, their rooftop institution FLY Sundays at the Monarch premieres its fifth season–so now is a good time for Thotyssey to get all retrospective-ish with Shawn Paul Mazur andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shawn Paul Mazur & Matthew Gagnon”
On Point With: Joe Roszak
PartyLikeJoe’s founder is a former pre-med student and educator who’s been in the business of producing the city’s most popular circuit parties for years now. As he and his long-time business partners gear up for one of the busiest months of their year though, he’s also about to FINALLY fly solo and premiere something brandContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joe Roszak”
On Point With: DJ Billy Pfeiffer
This veteran DJ has seen it all, and this week he’ll be back for The 10th Annual Urban Bear Weekend. But this time, the party will be on the high seas! Say hi to Billy Pfeiffer! Thotyssey: Hey, Mr. DJ! Thanks for chatting with us! So, what is your Track of the Moment? DJ BillyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Billy Pfeiffer”
On Point With: Nicole Onoscopi
One of the city’s newest queens is off to a amazing start in her drag career, having won a major pageant her first time out the door just a few short months ago. Now she’s already hosting a weekly party, and blowing up all over the damn place. Join Thotyssey as we open up forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicole Onoscopi”
On Point With: CT Hedden
Giving us some of the most breathtakingly beautiful, hilariously bizarre and occasionally terrifying looks that the city’s nightlife haunts have to offer, the mysterious mistress of makeup CT Hedden is now making herself known as a performer as well. Thotyssey learns what little there is to be revealed about this enigma… we love a goodContinueContinue reading “On Point With: CT Hedden”
On Point With: Whatevra
This Dallas-born visual artist and hand-sewing seamstress has been turning some fascinating looks, set pieces and numbers in Brooklyn venues these past few years. But this week, it’s the West Village’s Rockbar where she’ll make her show hosting debut. Thotyssey worships Whatevra in her vert first nightlife interview! Thotyssey: Whatevra, hello! how are things going?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Whatevra”
On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo
A veteran NYC DJ who’s stellar career began during the Great Nightlife Shift of the late 90s, this legend remains an integral beatmaster on the dancefloors of today. Thotyssey gets all the glamorous, glittery details from DJ Sammy Jo! Thotyssey: Thanks for chatting with us, Sammy! You DJ’ed at the legendary Night of 1000 SteviesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Sammy Jo”
On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque
Burlesque stars and show producers Aurora North and Faux Pas le Fae have been married for two years now. As the performing duo The Brides of Burlesque, they continue to titillate, amuse and outright stun us with their edgy, visceral performances. Thotyssey takes a peak behind the bridal veils, as Faus Pas and Aurora answer ourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Brides of Burlesque”
RePoint: Cherry Poppins
Pieces and Hardware’s beloved cocktail waitress has come a long way with her drag alter ego since our last chat, having a pair of recent show-stopping pageant packages under her cinched belt and an upcoming cabaret showcase to wow us with. Thotyssey catches up with Cherry Poppins! Thotyssey: Cherry, hello again! I know you were busyContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Cherry Poppins”
