Cheyenne Jackson News

As part of a comprehensive partnership with The Tony Awards, Audemars Piguet has initiated a philanthropic effort through the brand's 'The Time to Give Foundation' to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Following the highly successful 'Time to Give' celebrity watch charity auction hosted last month, the program has raised $1.3m to date.

Previews begin Monday, June 14, for the LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond, at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project (229 West 42 Street).

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Amari Cheatom, Brian D. Coats, Chuck Cooper, Maria Couch, Harriett D. Foy, Dion Graham, April Matthis, Jacob Ming-Trent, Seth Numrich, Stephen Plunkett, Michael Siberry and Shelley Thomas will be featured in its upcoming LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond.

Tony Awards Party & Fundraiser Held At The Barn 6/13

Barn Players Hold Tony Awards Party 6/13

The Barn Players Hold Tony Awards Party 6/13

Tony Awards Party & Fundraiser Held At The Barn 6/13

The New York Times is reporting that CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, which plays Monday nights at the Triad in New York has joined the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which runs from August 5- August 30. In addition, the show will venture to both Pittsburgh and and New Orleans this summer. The show will star Michael Urie and George Wendt. Additional casting is to be announced.

Yesterday, June 8, the third annual 'NewNowNext Awards' were held at The Edison in Los Angeles, California. Niecy Nash and Cheyenne Jackson hosted the show, with appearances and performances by Lady Gaga, Little Boots, Dan Black, Johnny Weir, Kelly Osbourne, Shontelle, Dan Black, Agnes, Janice Dickinson, and RuPaul. The event celebrates new and emerging talent in pop culture. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

Previews begin Monday, June 14, for the LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond, at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project (229 West 42 Street).

In addition to its previously announced performances at The Triad, the hysterically funny hit comedy CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY will present a special one-night engagement to coincide with New York's annual Gay Pride celebration.

Last night, June 7, Matthew Broderick served as the special guest performer in the famed Celebrity Autobiography at the Triad Theatre. The 2009 Drama Desk Award winner and 2010 Bistro Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words also featured Mario Cantone, Dick Cavett, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event.

Logo, the entertainment network for gays, lesbians and their families and friends, announced the presenters for the 'NewNowNext Awards' 2010. Presenters are scheduled to appear in front of a live audience for the taping at the retro-glam Edison in Downtown Los Angeles on June 8th.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its star-studded 2010 season with the return engagement of the club's founder MICHAEL FEINSTEIN from June 15 - 19.

The 2009 Drama Desk Award winner and 2010 Bistro Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words will perform two shows on Monday, June7, at 7:30 and 9:30pm, at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. The cast will feature Matthew Broderick, Mario Cantone, Dick Cavett, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research launched the Inspiration Galas, a series of fundraising events celebrating all aspects of men's style. The series, produced by Josh Wood Productions, will take place in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles.

Yesterday June 3rd, The New York Public Library hosted the amFAR New York Inspiration Gala. The Foundation For AIDS Research travels the world supporting AIDS research, prevention, treatment, and education. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

The New York Times is reporting that CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, which plays Monday nights at the Triad in New York has joined the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which runs from August 5- August 30. In addition, the show will venture to both Pittsburgh and and New Orleans this summer. The show will star Michael Urie and George Wendt. Additional casting is to be announced.

Cheyenne Jackson (Xandu, Finian's Raonbow), has recorded a new single, 'Blessing,' now available on iTunes. Proceeds from the single will benefit The Trevor Project and The Hetrick-Martin Institute, both designed to provide support for gay youth. These two charities have been singled out, as Alan is a volunteer for the Trevor Project and Jackson serves as an ambassador for the Hetrick-Martin Institute.

'Making it on Broadway,' a week long intensive master class in New York City, has only a few spots left in its exciting summer session. This summer, the prestigious guest teachers include, but are not limited to, Kristin Chenowith (Wicked, Promises, Promises), Kelli O'Hara (South Pacific), Cheyenne Jackson (Finian's Rainbow, Xanadu), Karen Olivo (West Side Story), Tom Kitt (composer, Next to Normal, High Fidelity), and Stephanie Block (9 to 5, Pirate Queen).