Black Card Backstage

This is a portrait backstage at Arias with a Twist. Joey prepares at his dressing room vanity as featured on the new Black Card Campaign in the U.K.

Giddee Up Cowboy

Joey saddles up to the most handsome cowboy anyone could ever want, the singular Mr. John Compton. John has been working with Basil Twist in his studio for the past 7 years and is a dedicated part of the Arias with a Twist family!

Our Klaus Nomi Fan

This is Mike and Joey in the theatre, this is his second time flying in from DETROIT to see the show!! He is a huge Klaus Nomi fan. Joey and Klaus were very close and the true Klaus fan will be able to spot our visual homage to Klaus in addition to hearing his gorgeous music in the opening sequence of the show. Come back Mike! For more on Nomi

Laboring

Over the labor day holiday weekend, Arias audiences were sizzling hot. Joined with Twist and Arias are the foxy ladies Kim Hastrieter, Paper magazine Mogul and Laura Wells of Screamin Mimi's.

MUCHO GUSTO MUSTO

Michael Musto and fetching Lynn Yaeger adore Joey! We were so glad the summer did not pass without you seeing this hot show! Go read Michaels thoughts in what is one of our favorite Voice columns:
La Dolce Musto

Frankly Scarlett

You and Arias make a gorgeous couple. Project Runway's Austin Scarlett and entourage made their way to HERE last week to check out Thierry Mughler's latest concept for Arias, designed by fellow "Runway" Alum Chris March. King of sportswear judge Michael Kors was by a few weeks ago and busted a few seams throughout the evening, having been thoroughly entertained by Arias' antics. Our show should be a must see for all Runway-ers both old and new. Come one, come all Joey's corsette is not to be missed.

Darling I love you but give me park Avenue....

Joey thinks Basil needs to get back to New York immediately! Pickups (trucks) and Hay? Basil is actually in Fort Worth lending a hand to Hip Pocket Theatre's under the stars production of The Island of Dr. Moreau. Basil your goddess Joey demands you get back to him and the family as soon as possible.

Breuer meets Arias

It was bound to happen eventually; maverick theatre outlaw Lee Breuer would meet face to face with Ms. Arias and future generations of theatre goers will never be the same. It boggles the mind to imagine what Twist, Arias and Breuer might conjure together. Lee and Basil travel to France together in a few weeks to meet with The Comedie Francaise regarding a new project, will Arias be their new leading lady?

Legally Arias

Jerry Mitchell is becoming one of our biggest fans, bringing back with him this time quite a handsome group of Broadway legends including Jack O'Brien and David Rockwell. The goddess had them eating out of her.....hands. Watch out Bailey Hanks! We truly love you Jerry, keep coming back!

Crooners and Producers

Joey baring his "ink", was visited by crooner Debbie Divine and producer Tony Frere. Debbie joined Arias in New York for her days off from performing on tour with Al Jarreau and Tony and Joey are collaborating on the new much - awaited film on the life of Klaus Nomi. Superstars all.

Ticket Buyers Crash Thru Door at HERE

Clammering to buy tickets for "Arias with a Twist" people are breaking down the front doors of HERE Arts Center to get to the box office! Pictured are Kim Whitener and Kristin Marting managing the crisis!

Reminiscing

Joey should write a book for the dirt he knows is major. Speaking of divulging secrets the family would rather forget, Christoper Ciccone arrived fashionably late for the show on Friday night, but better late than never. Go and read Joey's birthday wishes to Madonna in the form of a sweet letter on her recent 50th at
WOW Madonna Birthday Memories

The Joey Show

The very lovely Laura Linney, another New York native that we LOVE, accompanied Chris and Anne Sadler (Dorothy's Grandchildren as previously mentioned!) on Friday nite to visit Joey and Basil at HERE.

Dorothy and Griff

This is Chris Sadler on the right, one of Dorothy B. Williams many gorgeous grandchildren. He came with his wife Anne, to visit Arias- also to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre. Dorothy was Basil's beloved grandmother, and wife to Griff Williams. Griff was a big band leader, and his string puppets, that were created for his orchestra in 1933 by Theodore Mack of Chicago, are currently playing in Arias with a Twist.

Neighbors dropping by

The gorgeous and charismatic Marisa Tomei dropped by the see Joey and Basil last night. This real New Yorker is one of our favorite downtown staples. These three are local treasures and I am so glad they all call New York their home.

World Famous BOB Visits!!!!!

We ADORE BOB and her luscious breasts, so excited they all made it to the show. This threesome is hot.

Goddess Fans

We want all you gorgeous fans to keep on coming!

Smiley Williams

Just one of the boys from the Dream Music Orchestra, a handsome piano player who loves his chanteuse.

Outer Space

Happy Fourth of July! There is a fireworks display every night on our stage!

Holy Cow check out the loving remarks

Wow this is it.... 

the New York Press said of Basil: "there can no longer be any question that Twist is far and away the greatest creator of performing objects-puppets-working today."  I hope he doesn't let all the glory go to his head!  But i'm not afraid of that.  Working with puppets ain't all glory.  So much spray adhesive you can't move your fingers, more spandex than that little old sewing machine can handle.  And don't forget all those gosh darn tech rehearsals.  The curtains, the alien eye lights, the anal probe. again! *crack* again!  But it really paid off.  Check out the press.  and congratulations to Joey and Basil and the puppet gang.

New York Times  
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/06/19/theater/reviews/19twist.html

Associated Press
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080618/ap_en_re/theater_review_arias_with_a_twist

New York Press:
http://www.nypress.com/21/25/abouttown/theater.cfm

New York Post:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06192008/entertainment/theater/drag_lord_116243.htm

EdgeNewYork.com:
http://www.edgenewyork.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=theatre&sc2=reviews&sc3=performance&id=74543 

Theatermania:
http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/14161

Variety:
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117937464.html?categoryid=33&cs=1 

Olga

Here is Olga from Russia an aerialist who worked with Joey in ZUMANITY till her near fatal accident that almost left her crippled for life. But Olga is such a survivor that she came back stronger and more beautiful. She is blessed. She flew in to celebrate the opening Night of Arias with a Twist with Mr. Mugler. Still going thru therapy she is finding herself getting ready to suprise us with a new life and maybe back on stage! Pictured with Arias and Twist opening Night.

Curtain Call #1

Brava!

Opening Night

June 14th was opening night for Arias with a Twist, and it was a magical night where glamour really was re-born in downtown New York. Here are many elegant super vip's.

Our First Performance!

Our first performance before an audience was graced by Thierry Mughler who has created all of Joey's looks throughout the years. He has been artistic advisor for this new show and created all the costume concepts for Joey. You can see his sketches in an earlier post!

Showgirls in Training

On the line as they say, Twist coaches his showgirls and prepares for the big opening in four days!