HEDWIG's Darren Criss Set to Host STARS IN THE ALLEY on May 27!

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, will be hosted by Darren Criss who is currently playing Hedwig in the 2014 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Stars in the Alley will take place on Wednesday, May 27th from 10:30am-12:30pm in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District will celebrate Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a 12-piece live orchestra.

"Darren Criss has so much energy and enthusiasm for the Broadway community, it will be a treat to have him as our host!" says Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of the Broadway League. "Stars in the Alley is a festive way for the Broadway community and fans to enjoy the magic of Broadway as the calendar counts down to the eagerly anticipated Tony Awards ceremony in June."

Darren Criss (actor, musician and composer) is currently starring on Broadway in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival. He recently starred as Blaine Anderson on Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award?winning series Glee. Criss made his Broadway debut in January of 2012 as J. Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. The San Francisco-native is a co-founder of StarKid Productions, a Chicago-based theatre company whose works have spurred viral hits, multiple Billboard charting cast albums, and sold-out national tours. His additional film, TV and stage credits include Girl Most Likely opposite Kristen Wiig and Annette Bening, The Wind Rises, Web Therapy, ABC's Backstage with Disney on Broadway, Michael Feinstein's New Year's Eve Special on PBS as well as hosting duties for the NewNowNext Awards and Teen Choice Awards. He received his BFA in Acting from the University of Michigan.

Stars in the Alley information can be found at Broadway.org.

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The Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 7, 2015. For more information on the Tony Awards, please visit www.TonyAwards.com.

United Airlines is the title sponsor of Stars in the Alley® and is the official airline of The Broadway League and the Tony Awards. The event is produced by The Broadway League. Live music sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and the Film Funds. Official Hospitality partner is Junior's Restaurant. The official media partners are The New York Times and Clear Channel Spectacolor.

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