Is your tux ready? The Human Rights Campaign’s 26th annual Atlanta Gala Dinner and Auction is on May 4, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. As if the annual gala isn’t enough, Matthew Morrison (and his incredible abs) will be on hand as the featured speaker and to accept HRC’s Ally for Equality Award.
Morrison is an Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe-nominated star best known for his role on FOX’s “Glee”. According to HRC, Morrison is being honored “for his outspoken support of equality for the LGBT community. The Ally for Equality Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to better the lives of LGBT people. [The] award is given to allies outside the LGBT community who stand up on behalf of equality for all Americans.”
Morrison earned his acting, dancing, and singing chops in the theatres of New York City years before he corralled the chorus on “Glee”. Morrison’s first Broadway show was the musical version of “Footloose”. He was also in the cast of The Rocky Horror Show in 2002 and later in “Hairspray”.
Leaving the bright lights of Broadway behind, Morrison set his sights on television, where he guest starred on several shows including “Numb3rs”, “CSI: Miami”, and “Hack”. Eventually, Morrison made his way to “Glee”, and he’s been a rising star ever since.
Morrison also has a new studio album set to drop on June 4, 2013. The album is titled “Where It All Began” and is a collection of theatre classics. This will be the first album released by Adam Levine’s new label 222 Records. “I am thrilled to be working with Matthew Morrison,” Adam Levine recently told Amy Sciarretto of Artist Direct. “I am excited for everyone to hear the album because he has so much talent and [I] am so proud to have this release produced by the legendary Phil Ramone.”
Complementing his album drop, Morrison also has a PBS special premiering June 1, 2013 called “Matthew Morrison: Where It All Began – Live From the Bushnell.”
Thanks for being a straight ally, Matthew, and we’ll see you at the Gala!
