[Basil Twist, Patrick McDonald, Joey Arias, Stephen Knoll, Stella Ellis, and Cynthia. Photos by JONATHON ZIEGLER for Patrick McMullan]

A birthday party for actor, writer, singer, drag diva and former Madonna BFF,Joey Arias would not be complete without a few key ingredients including drinks, fake lashes, queens galore, and yes...blow-up dolls. All were all in attendance to celebrate Arias' birthday at the Here Arts Center in New York City while guests were also treated to a performance by Arias from his critically acclaimed show Arias With a Twist which he created with one of  TONY's recent New York Forties, Basil Twist.

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Guests included Debbie Harry with her heart of glass, Patrick McDonald, Earl Dax, Jason Rand, Paisley Dalton, Kenyon Phillips, Adrian Saich, Robert Richards, and a few of the city's finest gals Epiphany, Porsche, and Sherry Vine.

Joey Arias

Debbie Harry, Joey Arias

Joey Arias, Patrick McDonald

Sherry Vine, Basil Twist

Jaya Bhabi, Erik Pagan

[Sherry Vine and Joey Arias.

Kenyon Phillips, Adrian Saich

Basil Twist, Joey Arias