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MAMMA MIA!'s Andrew Chappelle Crowned Winner at BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 21, 2012


Andrew Chappelle, Mr. Mamma Mia!, was crowned as winner of the sold out, sixth annual Broadway Beauty Pageant held Monday evening at Symphony Space. The event raised $75,000 to benefit the Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter to homeless LGBT youth in New York City.

TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT! Show Footage & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 20, 2012


This year's Broadway Beauty Pageant took place last night, March 19th, at Symphony Space. The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand the entire raucus evening and brings you exclusive video footage of the show, in addition to interviews with the company below!

Photo Coverage: 2012 Broadway Beauty Pageant Arrivals! Tovah Feldshuh & More
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2012


This year's Broadway Beauty Pageant took place last night, March 19th, at Symphony Space. The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening's arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

TV: Check Out The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT in Rehearsal!
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 8, 2012


BroadwayWorld gives you a behind the scenes look at rehearsals for The Broadway Beauty Pageant. Watch the video below! The event will take place on Monday evening, March 19th, at 8p.m. at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.

Photo Coverage: The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Preview! Brent Barrett and More!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2012


This year's Broadway Beauty Pageant will take place on Monday evening, March 19th, at 8p.m. at Symphony Space. The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the rehearsal yesterday, March 8, and takes you inside below!

Jackie Hoffman, Tonya Pinkins, Michael Musto to Judge 2012 BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 2, 2012


Celebrity judges for the sixth annual The Broadway Beauty Pageant have been announced. Jackie Hoffman (The Addams Family), pop culture columnist Michael Musto, and Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change) have been tapped to judge the event which will take place on Monday evening, March 19th, at 8p.m. at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.

Photo Flash: First Look at 2012 BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Contestants!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2012


The contestants for the sixth annual The Broadway Beauty Pageant have been announced. Participants include Andrew Chappelle (Mamma Mia!), Wilkie Ferguson (Porgy and Bess), Corey Mach (Godspell), Jesse Swimm (Mary Poppins), and Anthony Wayne (Priscilla Queen of the Desert). Brent Barrett (Chicago) and past Pageant winners Frankie James Grande (Mamma Mia!) and Michael Cusumano (Chicago) are set to perform. As previously announced, four-time Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Tovah Feldshuh will host the event which will take place on Monday evening, March 19th, 8p.m., at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.

Tovah Feldshuh Set to Host Broadway Beauty Pageant, 3/18
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2012


Four-time Tony nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Tovah Feldshuh has been announced as host of The Broadway Beauty Pageant. Tickets go on-sale today for Broadway's sixth annual beauty contest, set for Monday evening, March 19th, 8p.m., at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St.). The popular event is the annual benefit of New York's Ali Forney Center.

Michael Cusumano Wins Broadway Beauty Pageant
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2011


The Broadway Beauty Pageant crowned Michael Cusumano (Mr. Chicago) the winner last evening, Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, at the benefit for The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. Michael received standing ovations for his brilliant interpretation of his Russian prima ballerina version of the film 'Black Swan' dancing on pointe. A capacity crowd enjoyed the annual show again at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The award-winning Tovah Feldshuh hosted the not-to-be-missed event The other multi-talented contestants were: Matt Anctil, La Cage aux Folles; Raymond J. Lee, Anything Goes; Brandon Rubendall, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; and James Tabeek, Mary Poppins. Lee Roy Reams opened the show with a long boa singing and dancing with the contestants in a special number 'Beautiful Boys' created by Gerard Alessandrini.. Conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J Davis, musical direction by Christopher Denny, choreography by Erin Porvaznika; lighting design by Brian Tovar. The evening was produced by Wil Fisher, Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Beauty Pageant 2011!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Mar 22, 2011


The Broadway Beauty Pageant crowned Michael Cusumano (Mr. Chicago) the winner last evening, Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, at the benefit for The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. Michael received standing ovations for his brilliant interpretation of his Russian prima ballerina version of the film 'BLACK SWAN' dancing on pointe. A capacity crowd enjoyed the annual show again at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). The award-winning Tovah Feldshuh hosted the not-to-be-missed event The other multi-talented contestants were: Matt Anctil, La Cage aux Folles; Raymond J. Lee, Anything Goes; Brandon Rubendall, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; and James Tabeek, Mary Poppins. Lee Roy Reams opened the show with a long boa singing and dancing with the contestants in a special number 'Beautiful Boys' created by Gerard Alessandrini.. Conceived byJeffery Self and directed by Ryan J Davis, musical direction byChristopher Denny, choreography by Erin Porvaznika; lighting design by Brian Tovar. The evening was produced by Wil Fisher,Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.

The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Held Tonight, Benefits Ali Forney Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 21, 2011


The Broadway Beauty Pageant is TONIGHT, Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth.

THE BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Takes Place 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2011


March comes in like a lion for the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant! This not-to-be-miss event will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth.

Lee Roy Reams Joins Broadway Beauty Pageant
by Robert Diamond - Mar 15, 2011


The Broadway Beauty Pageant adds Lee Roy Reams to open the show in a special number 'Beautiful Boys' created by Gerard Alessandrini. The award-winning Tovah Feldshuh will be the host for this not-to-be-missed event on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). This year's contestants are: Matt Anctil, La Cage aux Folles; Michael Cusumano, Chicago; Raymond J. Lee, Anything Goes; Brandon Rubendall, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; and James Tabeek, Mary Poppins. Conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J. Davis, The Broadway Beauty Pageant is musically directed by Christopher Denny, choreographer is Erin Porvaznika. Brian Tovar is the lighting designer The evening is produced by Wil Fisher, Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.

Tovah Feldshuh to Host Broadway Beauty Pageant
by Robert Diamond - Mar 7, 2011


The Broadway Beauty Pageant announced that the award-winning Tovah Feldshuh will be the host for this not-to-be-missed event on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).

Judges & Contestants Set for Broadway Beauty Pageant; La Cage, Chicago, Anything Goes, Spider-Man & Mary Poppins
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2011


A trio of outstanding and hilarious judges has been announced for the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant: Bruce Vilanch is the six-time Emmy Award winner comedy writer and actor who is one of the most sought after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry. Rachael Dratch is best known for her years as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and is an award winning comic actress from Second City. Carson Kressley was the fashion expert on Queer Eye, the host of the TV show How To Look Good Naked, and now hosts Carson-Nation on the Oprah Winfrey Network. This not-to-be-missed event will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street).

Contestants Announced For THE BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


March comes in like a lion for the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant! This not-to-be-miss event will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary housing resource for homeless LGBT youth.

5th Annual 'Broadway Beauty Pageant' Presented 3/21
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 7, 2011


March comes in like a lion for the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant! This event will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM, benefiting The Ali Forney Center, NYC's primary emergency housing resource for homeless LGBT youth. The annual show will again be at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). Conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J. Davis, The Broadway Beauty Pageant is musically directed by Christopher Denny. The evening is produced by Wil Fisher, Ryan J. Davis, Jeffery Self and Matthew Oberstein.

The BROADWAY BEAUTY PAGEANT Benefit Held At Peter Norton Symphony Space
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2010


Naughty or Nice!! - the 5th Smash Year of The Broadway Beauty Pageant will be on Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 8:00 PM.

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