David Burtka News

Tectonic Theater Project announced today that Michael Emerson, Danny Burstein, Purva Bedi and Andrew Keenan-Bolger have joined the cast of LARAMIE: A LEGACY, a reading of The Laramie Project honoring the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42ndStreet in New York City.  At this year's gala, EJAF Founder Sir Elton John and Chairman David Furnish will honor Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, philanthropist Patricia Hearst, and long-time advocate Joe McMillan, CEO and Chairman of DDG, with EJAF's Enduring Vision Award.  Nine-time Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter Sheryl Crow will be the special musical guest, and Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, will be the featured speaker. CBS This Morning co-anchor and journalist Gayle King will host the event.

Neil Patrick Harris pulled the wig down from the shelf to bring his Tony Award-winning Hedwig, of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, to his revival of the legendary New York City tradition, WIGSTOCK!

The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock.

The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center will honor Grammy winner, philanthropist, and writer Ricky Martin; producer, writer, director Greg Berlanti and his husband producer Robbie Rogers; and philanthropist Ariadne Getty at its 49th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards. One of the nation's premier LGBT charity events, the Center's Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards brings together more than 1,200 of the region's most important leaders and influencers in the civic, corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic communities to celebrate this year's inspirational honorees for their unwavering support of the LGBT community and their dedication to creating positive change in the world.

Tickets are now on sale for the 11th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF). The festival returns to EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER from October 11 - 14, 2018.

The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock.

Chef Robert Irvine returns to battle Chef Anne Burrell in a much-anticipated Worst Cooks in America rematch beginning Sunday, August 12 th at 9pm ETPT, where the renowned chefs whip a roster of disastrous cooks into tip-top shape. Anne and Robert, who last went head-to-head in the show's second season in 2011, each lead a team of kitchen-challenged competitors though a grueling seven-episode culinary boot camp competition designed to improve their food skills. In the finale on Sunday, September 23 rd at 9pm, the one contestant who demonstrates the most impressive culinary transformation is awarded $25,000 and bragging rights for their mentor.

Food Network gets competitive this August testing contestants of all ages and abilities on their cooking, grilling and baking skills! Kicking off the action on Sunday, August 5th at 8pm is the premiere of Ultimate Summer Cook-Off hosted by Eddie Jackson and featuring six competitors taking on America's summertime favorites in a bid for the grand prize and backyard bragging rights. Then, it is the grand finale of Food Network Star when Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay crown the winner on Sunday, August 5th at 9pm. Then, a new season of Kids Baking Championship begins on Monday, August 6th at 9pm, when hosts Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman give nine young bakers the chance to compete for the title and $25,000 prize. Cupcake designer Ashley Foxen is taking viewers inside her New York City bakery, where she is known for making some of the most unique and imaginative cupcakes in the world, on the new seriesReality Cupcakes premiering with back to back episodes on Monday, August 6th at 10pm and 10:30pm. Next,Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine are putting a new class of recruits through the ringer on a new season ofWorst Cooks in America premiering Sunday, August 12th at 9pm. Two serious summer competitions come to an epic close when a final winner is named on the season finales of Chopped: Grill Masters on Tuesday, August 28th at 9pm and The Great Food Truck Race on Thursday, August 30th at 9pm. Andrew Zimmern is keeping the food truck spirit alive as he searches the country for the most passionate food truck owners with a secret prize of $10,000 on the line in the all-new series Big Food Truck Tip premiering Wednesday, August 29th at 10pm. Also in primetime, catch new episodes of Beat Bobby Flay, Comfort Food Tour, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games and Triple D Nation. In daytime,get the latest recipes, food trends and kitchen secrets on the new series Let's Eat premiering Sunday, August 12th at 11am. Also in daytime, don't miss premieres of Girl Meets Farm, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman and Trisha's Southern Kitchen. FoodNetwork.com serves up all-new series, summer recipes perfect for Labor Day and fun back to school snacks. Join the Food Network conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Discover.

Now through June 24 Capital One cardholders can enjoy exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for the 11 th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF). The Festival returns to EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. October 11 - 14, 2018, with more than 70 events taking place to benefit the hunger-relief organizations No Kid Hungry and Food Bank For New York City. In addition to pre-sale access to all events, Capital One cardholders will continue to receive benefits like early access, reserved seating, priority entry, exclusive discount and more at select events both during the pre-sale period and once general ticket sales begin on June 25.

The stars are shining on tonight's red carpet, and BroadwayWorld's got a first look - check out the first batch of arrivals below, including Josh Groban, Cynthia Erivo, Laura Osnes and more!

Dan's Taste of Summer returns Memorial Day Weekend with Rose Soiree, the first of five can't-miss East End culinary events that will offer Hampton foodies unforgettable evenings dining under the stars throughout the summer months.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)'s 26th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. BVLGARI is the gala event's generous Presenting Sponsor.

The 10 th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola (NYCWFF) kicks off today, having raised more than $10 million to date to benefit the hunger-relief organizations Food Bank For New York City and No Kid Hungry . With more than 75 events taking place at locations across New York, select tickets to star-studded events are still available to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. with world-renowned chefs, winemakers, spirits producers, and culinary personalities throughout the weekend.

Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) on Monday night honored multitalented performer Kathy Najimy with the 2017 Howard Ashman Award for her contributions to the LGBT community and the fight against HIV/AIDS at Joe's Pub in New York City. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

The American Theatre Wing announced today that its Centennial Gala, held last night at Cipriani 42nd Street, was the most successful in the organization's history, raising over $1.2 million (besting the previous record, which was set in 2016, by more than $400k), with an online Charitybuzz.com auction and a once-in-a-lifetime Prizeo sweepstakes package featuring Neil Patrick Harris continuing through the end of September.

Just confirmed, BroadwayHD will be capturing the American Theatre Wing's Centennial Gala on Monday, September 18th, for on-demand viewing on BroadwayHD.com early next year.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that Natalie Cortez, Gavin Creel, Santino Fontana, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Luker, Beth Malone, Howard McGillin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, and Taylor Trensch will perform at its annual Gala on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street).

Symphony Space, the performing arts center known for its original music, film, dance, and literary programs, will honor Theodore S. Chapin and Lenore & Robert Davis at the 2017 Spring Gala at Capitale on Monday, April 24, 2017.