Cheyenne Jackson Talks 'Hectic Year' with SDGLN

Broadway actor Cheyenne Jackson has been gracefully transitioning from the stage to the screen, and back, amassing a slew of acclaimed performances in each field. Jackson, who is currently starring as Woody in the critically-acclaimed revival of 'Finian's Rainbow' is constantly on the go: He has recently released a new CD with Michael Feinstein titled The Power of Two. On January 15, Jackson and Feinstein will be appearing together at the McCallum Theatre; it is this 'hectic' schedule that he discussed with the San Diego Gay and Lesbian News in a recent interview. 

Jackson, who appeared in the silver screen in 2006 playing Mark Bingham in the Oscar nominated 'United 93', has also made his mark in various TV shows, including 'Ugly' Betty', 'Lipstick Jungle' and '30 Rock' where he currently plays Danny, TGS' new cast member, whose talents rival that of the spotlight-starved Jenna, played by Jane Krakowski.

When asked to reflect on the accomplishments of this past year's demanding schedule, Jackson says, "It's kind of insane. My partner helped me get through and my family, but it's taken all of my energy and my focus. So I'd say looking back, it's the fact that I'm still here," he adds with a laugh.

To read the rest of the interview with the San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, please click here.

Cheyenne Jackson is an award winning stage and film actor currently starring as Woody in the new Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow at the ST. James Theatre. Most recently Cheyenne was rocking the house as Sonny Malone in the smash hit Xanadu (Drama League, Drama Desk nominations) on Broadway. Off and on Broadway he starred as Joe Hardy in the New York City Center production of Damn Yankees opposite Jane Krakowski and Sean Hayes, Nicky Silver's The Agony & the Agony with Victoria Clark, All Shook Up (Theater World Award, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle nomination) the premier cast of Altar Boyz, Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Cartells, On The 20th Century and The 24 Hour Plays.

Jackson's film credits include the Oscar nominated United 93, Curiosity and Hysteria. He has guest starred on TV in "30 Rock," "Ugly Betty," "Lipstick Jungle" and "Life After Mars." Additionally, he portrayed "Sebastian Kinglare" for the Sony/Lifetime Television pilot "Family Practice." Cheyenne made his sold-out club debut in with his show "Back to the Start" at Feinstein's at Loews Regency earlier this year.

For more information, please visit www.cheyennejackson.com.

Finian's Rainbow plays the ST. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Thursday at 7pm; Friday and Saturday at 8pm; with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are $35 - $75 in previews and $50 - $120 post opening. There are also special post-opening Wednesday evening prices as low as $25.00. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.telecharge.com or by phoning 212.239.6200. For groups, which are on sale now, phone 212.541.8457 or 1.800.BROADWAY. The ST. James Theatre box office opens Tuesday, September 8. For more information about Finian's Rainbow, visit www.FiniansOnBroadway.com.