Reign XXXVII – 2023-2024
Empress XXXVIIMadelyn KeythThe Towering Tequila and Amethyst Empress Orchid Empress of Love, Laughter, and Lumpia
Emperor XXXIIGraham D'Craquer The Noble Silver Giraffe Emperor of Conversations, Compassion, and Charity
Reign XXXIV 2020 – 2021
Emperor XXIXGraham D'Craquer The Noble Silver Giraffe Emperor of Conversations, Compassion, and Charity
Empress XXXIV Madelyn KeythThe Towering Tequila and Amethyst Empress Orchid Empress of Love, Laughter, and Lumpia
Shine Bright Like a Diamond (Award)
The highest honor that the Imperial Court of New York bestows every year is our Diamond Award. When you have an audience like ours, the microphone and the eyes of the country’s Imperial Court System on you, it’s a great chance to pay tribute to some of the brave and courageous leaders of the LGBTQ movement. A listing of some of their names is a history lesson for the young ones who need to know how far we’ve come:
Irving Cooperberg (1991), Michael Callen (1993), The Hon. Tom Duane (1994), The Hon. Deborah Glick (1995), Joan M. Garry ...
The Most Fabulous Performers…Part One
Okay, I'll admit to a certain amount of bias: it was very cool being on stage with Taylor Dayne and almost being in a selfie with her. (My custom Tiger Gown from Planet Pepper was excellent, and big...lol.) Night of a Thousand Gowns has always been a place to see amazing performers on and off the stage, and while I don't yet know who we might see this year, there's always something magical about seeing one of your favorite performers a foot in front of you. (We do know that Ian McKellen and Dustin Lance Black will be among the guests this year, but more on ...
