🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate PRIDE: Nymphia Wind’s “BANANAS?” at The Town Hall NYC 🍌

June 27, 2025 / lolitaland / Leave a comment

Last night, The Town Hall was transformed into a vivid explosion of drag artistry for Nymphia Wind’s debut NYC show, BANANAS?. The Town Hall, founded in 1921 by suffragists, has hosted historic performances—from Marian Anderson’s New York debut to Langston Hughes’ discussion on how “the Race Question” should be handled in America. Last night, it carved a new chapter into its legacy—ushering in a bold, unapologetic celebration of queer, Asian drag at a moment when visibility matters more than ever.

Fresh off winning season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind brought her theatrical vision to the stage at the historic Town Hall. The show highlighted Asian drag voices in both local and international talent. The lineup of supporting performers included drag artists Angel Au, Felicia Oh, Shia Ho, Chiang Weiii, Hibiscus, Draggy Boo Boo, and Hannah Monina, as well as dancers Fiona Tsang, Rio Kikuchi, Jeffrey Pelayo, and Klint Dimpas. Hosted by veteran drag queen Sequida Hall, the evening struck the perfect balance between theatrical spectacle and intimate connection with the community.

Nymphia Wind drew on a rich palette of creative influences—from Peking opera to avant-garde performance artists and pop music icons. The variety of different styles was vividly on display: bold visual art, inventive choreography, awe-inspiring costumes, and moments that veered into the territory of living art installations. The stage even erupted with bananas literally catapulting into the audience. Yes– actual bananas, banana snacks, inflatable bananas, and more. The air was filled with irrepressible queer joy.

Nymphia Wind’s BANANAS? wasn’t just a drag show—it was a fierce proclamation of joy, resilience, and identity. And of course, the show was utterly bananas. 🌈

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“The Merchant of Venice” in NYC

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 / lolitaland / Leave a comment

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to check out “The Merchant of Venice” in NYC as a member of the press. ARLEKIN & MART Foundation in association with Jadow Productions presented “The Merchant of Venice” in residence at Classic Stage Company (CSC), the Off-Broadway theater company known for its intimate productions and commitment to exploring and reimagining classic works. William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” is a play that has sparked debate for centuries due to its portrayal of Shylock, the Jewish moneylender. While often categorized as a comedy, the play delves into uncomfortable themes of anti-Semitism, revenge, and the nature of justice.

Igor Golyak, the director of this production, reimagines the play as part of a live television show, with the audience attending the play as the live studio audience. A central focus of this reimagining is the character of Shylock. Golyak’s production aims to present a more nuanced portrayal of this complex figure, moving beyond stereotypical interpretations to explore the motivations behind his actions. By humanizing Shylock, “The Merchant of Venice” encourages audiences to confront their own biases and consider the devastating consequences of prejudice.

The show features a stellar cast led by Richard Topol as Shylock, Alexandra Silber as Portia, and T.R. Knight as Antonio. The production also features the talents of Gus Birney, Tess Goldwyn, José Espinosa, Stephen Ochsner, Delilah Napier, Noah Pacht, and Elan Zafir, each bringing their unique energy and skill to this dynamic ensemble.

“The Merchant of Venice” ran from November 22 to December 22, 2024 at Classic Stage Company – Lynn F. Angelson Theater, 136 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003.

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Hilarious Comedy “The Z Team” on Theatre Row in NYC until November 23

November 12, 2024 / lolitaland / Leave a comment

I had the opportunity to attend the opening show for “The Z Team” on November 10th. “The Z Team” is a hilarious new off-broadway play, written by Jeff and Jacob Foy, a father and son playwright duo. They’ve always wanted to write a pure comedy together, and “The Z Team” is the result!

The play follows a failing advertising company’s creation of the Z Team, a team tasked with creating a commercial for a truly terrible product – the Bend and Blend (it’s a yoga mat with a blender stuck to it). The boss of the company, Jerry, assembles a team of the worst employees from each department to create the commercial. What ensues is a chaotic and hilarious journey filled with mishaps, misunderstandings, and unexpected camaraderie.

The show has a clever script, strong performances, and fun direction. I laughed out loud many times during the show, and the message of finding strength in unlikely places and the power of human connection resonated with me. I was also thrilled with the queer representation in this play. The ending was also super cute and fun (and with a sapphic surprise) — but I won’t say any more details since I’m keeping this spoiler free.

Don’t miss your chance to see this show!

“The Z Team”

Venue: Theatre Row (41o W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036)
Run Dates: limited engagement November 8 – November 23, 2024
Director: Jeff Whiting
Writer/Producer: Jeff Foy and Jacob Foy
Cast: Allie Trimm, Tyler Cruz, Ze’ev Barmor, Jakob Martinez-Cooper, Kaelee Albritton, Darby McDonough, Joe Mucciolo, Drew Starlin, Daniel Arana, Gabrielle Filloux