Lipton Sponsors 2009 Tony Award Presenters Gift Lounge, Nespresso, Phyto and More Featured 6/7

Once again, On 3 Productions will produce the official host & presenters gift lounge, backstage at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday June 7th. Celebrity host Neil Patrick Harris and presenters Anne Hathaway, Jane Fonda, John Stamos, Edie Falco, Colin Hanks and many more will have an opportunity to choose from "must-haves" in the official Lipton Gift Lounge. Some of the hot items include: an annual membership to New York Health & Racquet Club, Ultimate Ears custom molded headphones, luggage from Vera Bradley, the newest coffee/espresso maker from Nespresso and so much more.

To watch an exclusive BWW TV video of last year's Tony Award Presenters Gift Lounge event with host Laura Bell Bundy click here.

In addition, this year he have a very cool, new charity element. Lipton Tea is the title sponsor of the lounge. In addition to serving their hot & cold green teas at the Lipton Sustainabili-TEA Bar, they will be making a significant donation to the Broadway Green Alliance, an initiative with the goal of making Broadway "greener." For each celebrity that stops by the gift lounge and offers a tip on how they are "greening" their own lives, Lipton will make a donation to this cause. Lipton has already made a difference with this year's Tonys, the tea brand made it possible, for the first time ever, the Playbill at the Tonys will be made from recycled paper!

Neil Patrick Harris, Kristin Chenoweth, Edie Falco, Will Ferrell, Jane Fonda, James Gandolfini, Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway, Frank Langella, David Hyde Pierce, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Spacey, John Stamos, Chandra Wilson will be among the stars invited to customize their own gift collection.

For each star who stops by The Lipton Sustainabili-TEA Bar and leaves a "tip" (no, not the monetary kind -- Lipton is asking stars to share their "green tips"), Lipton will help make Broadway greener with a donation to the Broadway Green Alliance, an initiative bringing the theater community together to adopt better practices for sustainable theater. At the bar, stars will also be able to prep their vocal chords and get hydrated for Broadway's biggest night with Lipton's hot and iced green tea. And, Lipton is making it possible for the Tony Awards edition of Playbill to be printed on recycled paper -- for the first time ever -- as part of Broadway Green Alliance's efforts toward a greener Tonys.

SNEAK PEEK AT GIFT LOUNGE HIGHLIGHTS:

· LIPTON Sustainabili-TEA Gift Set featuring a Cordless Tea Kettle, Thermal Beverage Travel Mugs and a Supply of Lipton Green Tea: Tea, the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, is beneficial for the body- and not just because it is a great source for hydration. The antioxidants naturally found in tea can help the body protect itself against free radicals, which are molecules that can damage cells. As part of a healthy lifestyle, regular consumption of tea may help maintain a healthy heart. Also, zero calorie tea beverages can be part of a healthy, weight-management plan. 

· ANONAME JEANS Women's Denim Jeans: Vintage-feeling denim in worn in washes and excellent fits in skinny, straight & bootcut. www.anoname.com <http://www.anoname.com> <http://www.anoname.com/> & CULT OF INDIVIDUALITY Men's Denim Jeans: Jeans that feel like that old worn-in pair that you love and fit like them too! 

· FRANKIE'S FRUIT & CHOCOLATE "Dipped & Get Flipped" Delectable Handcrafted Chocolate & Dried Fruit Pairings Gift Set: One bite of Frankie's will have stars "Flipped for Dipped!"! Each will receive a gift set featuring assorted dried fruits dipped in premium dark chocolate and handcrafted rich chocolate circles covered with trail mix and roasted almonds or tropical fruits with roasted macadamias. Plus Frankie's will treat their friends, sending a sweet message along with a gift of their favorite dipped chocolate - choosing from Apricot, Mango, Pineapple and Banana! www.frankiesfruitandchocolate.com

· LADUCA COUTURE Women's Shoes: "Shoemaker to the Stars" - LaDuca has dressed Hollywood's biggest names for Broadway and Film including Liza Minelli (Liza's At The Palace), Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked), Susan Sarandon (Exit the King), Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia), Christina Applegate (Sweet Charity), Uma Thurman (The Producers), Catherine Zeta Jones (Chicago) and more - launches LaDuca Couture, high fashion shoes for the star in all of us! 

· MARCHON Jil Sander Eyewear distributed by Marchon, Inc. 

· NESPRESSO® Ultimate Coffee Experience - Selection of Nespresso's Line of Stylish Single-serve Espresso Machines, Including the New Nespresso CitiZ Machine Available This Fall: Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer in premium portioned coffee. Stars can choose the features and functions that best fit their lifestyle. 

· NEW YORK HEALTH AND RACQUET CLUB One Year Gym Membership: Life's waiting. Join in! 

· PASSCHAL Handcrafted Handbags made from Discarded Tractor Innertubes & Fine Leather: Handbags for men and women handcrafted from discarded tractor innertubes, fine leather and featuring interior light system. Passchal designs with the environment in mind. 

· PHYTO UNIVERSE Gift Set featuring Phyto Haircare, Lierac Paris Skincare, Caron Fragrances & Gift Certificate to Phyto Universe: Gift Certificate for a complimentary hair & scalp analysis and botanical hair treatment at Phyto Universe, a natural beauty oasis specializing in botanical French beauty on 58th St. & Lexington. Stars will also receive the newest products from Lierac Paris Skincare, Phyto Hair Care and Caron Fragrances, including Lierac Comfort Peel 2-in-1 Daily Moisturizer and Gentle Face Peel, DIOPTI Eye Care Line (available to the public in September,) the Lierac Homme collection, Phyto Plage Sun Care, an exclusive Caron Galuchat purse spray and Pour Un Homme gift set. www.phytouniverse.com 

· ULTIMATE EARS BY LOGITECH Custom Molded Earphones: How music was meant to be heard! 

· Vera Bradley Large Duffel & Spring 2009 Accessories: The Duffle has long handles and loads of room for holding all the goodies the stars scoop up in the Gift Lounge, yet is still carry-on compliant! 

Marking 63 years of excellence on Broadway, The Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS, Sunday, June 7th from 8:00-11:00PM (ET/PT time delay). The 2009 Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. 

About The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA): An ad hoc committee of The Broadway League, this industry-wide initiative is working to educate, motivate and inspire the theater community and its patrons to adopt environmentally friendlier practices and reduce our carbon footprint. www.greenbroadway.com 

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