Andrew Rannells Signs On to Host Jeffrey Fashion Cares

Andrew Rannells just announced he will be the host and honorary co-chair of the Jeffrey Fashion Cares event, an annual fundraiser for HIV/AIDS and LGBT organizations.

Jeffrey Fashion Cares is one of the leading fashion lifestyle charity events in New York City. Established in 2002 by Jeffrey Kalinsky, fashion and retail pioneer, and has raised over $5 million for respected charity organizations supporting LGBT civil rights, HIV prevention & research, and education for LGBT youth. The event consists of a cocktail reception with a luxury silent auction, an exciting live auction and a men's fashion show featuring 40+ of the industry's top models.

"It is an honor and privilege to be the host and honorary co-chair of Jeffrey Fashion Cares this year," Rannells said to Out Magazine. "They have assembled another great team to heighten awareness of those living with HIV/AIDS, and I look forward to being part of this evening and showing my ongoing support the LGBT community."

The event will take place on April 4th, 2016 at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

Andrew Rannells is best known for originating the role of Elder Price in the musical THE BOOK OF MORMON. His other Broadway credits include JERSEY BOYS, HAIRSPRAY, and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. Most recently he portrayed King George III in Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, temporarily replacing Jonathan Groff. You can also catch him on TV as Elijah Krantz in HBO's GIRLS.

To read the full article on Out's website, click here.

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