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Broadway Cares
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is an American nonprofit organization that raises funds for AIDS-related causes across the United States, headquartered in New York City. It is the theatre community's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theatre community, BC/EFA has raised over $300 million for critically needed services for people with AIDS, HIV, and other critical illnesses since its founding in 1988. The organization awards annual grants to over 450 AIDS and family service organizations across all 50 states, Puerto Rico & Washington D.C., and is the single largest financial supporter of the social service programs of The Actors Fund. History Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was originally two separate organizations. In October 1987, the Council of Actors' Equity Association founded Equity Fights AIDS, and in February 1988, The Producers' Group founded Broadway Cares, both in response to the growin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonprofit Organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in contrast with an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a Profit (accounting), profit for its owners. A nonprofit is subject to the non-distribution constraint: any revenues that exceed expenses must be committed to the organization's purpose, not taken by private parties. An array of organizations are nonprofit, including some political organizations, schools, business associations, churches, social clubs, and consumer cooperatives. Nonprofit entities may seek approval from governments to be Tax exemption, tax-exempt, and some may also qualify to receive tax-deductible contributions, but an entity may incorporate as a nonprofit entity without securing tax-exempt status. Key aspects of nonprofits are accountability, trustworth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Porter (actor)
William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor, singer, writer and director. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, and he achieved fame performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor. Porter won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Lola in '' Kinky Boots''. He credits the part for "cracking open" his feminine side to confront toxic masculinity. For the role, Porter also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical. In 2014 Porter won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for ''Kinky Boots''. Porter starred in all three seasons of the television series ''Pose'', for which he was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and won the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first gay black man to be nominated and win in any lead acting category at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena Hall
Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal (born January 30, 1980), known professionally as Lena Hall, is an American actress and singer. She originated the role of Nicola in the Broadway theatre, Broadway musical ''Kinky Boots (musical), Kinky Boots'' and won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Tony Award for her performance as Yitzhak in the 2014 revival of ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch (musical), Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', which also earned her a Grammy Award, Grammy nomination Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, for the musical's official album. She made history by becoming the first person to play both Hedwig and Yitzhak in the same production during the national tour of the musical in 2016. Her other Broadway credits include ''Cats (musical), Cats'', ''42nd Street (musical), 42nd Street'', ''Dracula, the Musical'' and ''Tarzan (musical), Tarzan, the Musical''. Hall has also starred in Off-Broadway productions such as ''Radiant Baby'', ''Bedbugs!!!'', ''Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexis Michelle
Alexander J. Michaels (born October 16, 1983), stage name Alexis Michelle, is an American drag queen and singer who came to international attention on the ninth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. As of 2019, she stars in the TLC transformational makeover television series '' Dragnificent'' as the makeup and body image expert. She released her debut album, ''Lovefool'', in 2018. Early life Michaels was raised in New York City. He attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts and received a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan. He started doing drag when he was 10 years old and had paid professional gigs starting in 2003. His cousin is singer Lisa Loeb. He comes from a Jewish descent. He comes from the same drag mother as season 10 contestant Dusty Ray Bottoms. He was seen wearing a Dusty T-shirt in the workroom in one of the episodes of season nine, and Bottoms wore an Alexis T-shirt in season 10. He auditioned for ''Drag Race'' eight times before being selec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marti Gould Cummings
''Shade: Queens of NYC'' is a television series on the network Fusion TV. It premiered in October 2017. Cast * Jesse Havea a.k.a. Brita Filter * Marti Gould Cummings * Justin Nako a.k.a. Chelsea Piers * Nathan McManus a.k.a. Holly Box-Springs * William Bailey a.k.a. Jada Valenciaga * Chris Yoon a.k.a. Jasmine Rice LaBeija * Daniel Kelley a.k.a. Paige Turner * Kristian Seeber a.k.a. Tina Burner * Blake Allen Episodes Discography ''A Very Marti Holiday'', which features cast members Marti Gould Cummings, Tina Burner, and Jasmine Rice LaBeija, includes holiday classics sung by Daphne Rubin-Vega, Tony Award Winner Cady Huffman, Olivier Award Winner Lesli Margherita, Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pr ... Winner Tim Young, Jelani Remy, and Kristina Nicole M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob The Drag Queen
Christopher D. Caldwell, better known as Bob the Drag Queen and Caldwell Tidicue, is an American drag queen, comedian, actor, activist, musician, and reality television personality. He is best known for winning the eighth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. As of 2020, he has more than one million followers on Instagram and was the first Black ''Drag Race'' queen to reach the milestone. After ''Drag Race'', he pursued acting, appearing in television shows such as ''High Maintenance'' (2016), ''Tales of the City'' (2019), and '' A Black Lady Sketch Show'' (2019). In 2020, he began co-hosting ''We're Here'' on HBO alongside fellow ''Drag Race'' contestants Eureka O'Hara and Shangela. The series has received acclaim from critics. Early life Bob the Drag Queen was born to Martha Caldwell in 1986 with the last name "Caldwell", which he later incorporated into the professional name "Caldwell Tidicue". He was born in 1986 in Columbus, Georgia, and he was raised in Clayton County, Georgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Swenson (actor)
William Swenson (born October 26, 1972) is an American actor and singer best known for his work in musical theatre. He also has developed a film career, primarily in LDS cinema. Early life Swenson was born in Provo, Utah, Provo, Utah. Two of his grandparents, James Nathan Hale and Ruth Hale (playwright and actress), Ruth Hale, were playwrights; Ruth was also an actor. Swenson moved throughout the United States during his childhood. He attended Brigham Young University and later served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guayaquil-Ecuador. As of 2008, he was no longer practicing the LDS faith. Career Swenson is known among members of the LDS Church for his role as Jonathan Jordan in the LDS Cinema movie ''The Singles Ward'' (2002) and its sequel, ''The Singles 2nd Ward'' (2007). Swenson co-wrote, directed and acted in the LDS Cinema mockumentary ''Sons of Provo'' (2004). Swenson appeared on Broadway theatre, Broadway in ''Lestat (musical), Les ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Noblezada
Eva Maria Noblezada (; born March 18, 1996) is an American actress and singer. Noblezada made her Broadway debut as Kim in a revival of ''Miss Saigon'', a performance for which she received a nomination for a 2017 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, becoming one of the youngest nominees in the category, at age 21. She played the role of Ayla in the musical ''Vanara'' in a London workshop presentation on May 11th, 2018. She originated the lead role of Eurydice in '' Hadestown'' on Broadway, a performance for which she received her second nomination for a 2019 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, as well as winning the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Noblezada also played the title character of Rose in the 2020 film '' Yellow Rose'', starring alongside Lea Salonga, who originated the role of Kim in ''Miss Saigon''. Early life Eva Maria Noblezada was born on March 18, 1996, in San Diego, California. Her father, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robyn Hurder
Robyn Hurder (born January 1, 1982) is an American musical theater actress. She is best known for originating the role of Nini in the stage adaptation of ''Moulin Rouge!'' on Broadway, a performance for which she was nominated for the 2020 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She has performed in the Broadway shows ''Nice Work If You Can Get It'' (2012–2013), ''Grease'' (2007–2008), ''The Wedding Singer'' (2006), and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'' (2005). She has taken part in a number of regional productions and Encores! stagings, and the national tours of ''A Chorus Line'' (2010), ''Spamalot'' (2006), and ''Starlight Express'' (2003–2004). Personal life Born in New Hampshire, Hurder grew up in Windham, Maine outside of Portland. A dancer and singer growing up, she attended the University of New Hampshire for two years before moving to New York City to pursue musical theater. She is married to fellow Broadway performer Clyde Alves. Acting credits Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todrick Hall
Todrick Hall (born April 4, 1985) is an American singer, choreographer, and YouTuber. He gained national attention on the ninth season of the televised singing competition ''American Idol''. Following this, he amassed a huge following on YouTube with viral videos including original songs, parodies, and skits. A documentary series about his video-making process titled '' Todrick'' aired on MTV in 2015. Starting with season eight, Hall became a resident choreographer and occasional judge on ''RuPaul's Drag Race''. From 2016 to 2017, Hall starred as Lola in '' Kinky Boots'' on Broadway. Later in 2017, he began appearances as Billy Flynn in ''Chicago'' on Broadway and the West End. As a singer-songwriter he has released four studio albums, including the visual albums '' Straight Outta Oz'' (2016) and '' Forbidden'' (2018). In 2020 he released an EP, ''Quarantine Queen'', in response to the COVID-19 pandemic featuring "Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrub", and was the international host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drew Gehling
Andrew Shearer Gehling (born October 16, 1982) is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his role as Dr. Pomatter in the Broadway musical ''Waitress'', Garry Marshall's ''Billy & Ray'', and as the voice of Gord in the 2006 video game '' Bully'' from Rockstar Games. Biography Gehling grew up in Sedgefield, North Carolina, performing as a child in several shows with the Greensboro Children's Theatre and Livestock Players Youth Theatre. He attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, Gehling booked “Snow White - An Enchanting Musical” at the Disneyland Resort. Gehling made his Broadway debut as Bob Gaudio in ''Jersey Boys'' and went on to play Warren Smith in the Broadway revival of ''On a Clear Day You Can See Forever''. He has performed Off-Broadway in ''A Minister's Wife'' and ''Anne of Green Gables''. In 2016, he originated the role of Jim Pomatter in the musical ''Waitress'' on Broadway, where he remained until April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Armstrong Johnson
Jay Armstrong Johnson (born September 1, 1987) is an American actor, singer, and dancer, known for his portrayal of Will Olsen in the ABC television series '' Quantico'' and starring roles on Broadway in musicals, including '' On the Town'' and ''The Phantom of the Opera''. Early life Johnson was born on September 1, 1987, in Fort Worth, Texas. At the age of thirteen, he made his professional debut in the touring production of Cathy Rigby's ''Peter Pan''. Johnson attended New York University's Steinhardt School of Music, where he appeared in a 2008 production of composer Adam Guettel and librettist Tina Landau's musical ''Floyd Collins'', working directly with the composer. Johnson departed NYU before his senior year to play the role of Mark in the national tour of the Broadway revival of ''A Chorus Line''. Career Theatre After joining the American national tour of ''A Chorus Line'' in the role of Mark, Johnson made his Broadway debut in the 2009 revival of ''Hair'', as a Mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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