Live Out Loud 10th Anniversary Gala Announces Michael Urie as Emcee

Actor Michael Urie, best known for his role on Ugly Betty and current star of the Off Broadway revival of Angels in America, will host Live Out Loud's Tenth Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit Gala on Monday, April 25th.

Celebrating ten years of supporting and inspiring lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, Live Out Loud announced today that its Tenth Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit Gala will take place on Monday, April 25th at The TimesCenter in New York City.

Hailed as "a testament to brave LGBT youth" by Time Out New York Magazine, Live Out Loud is a non-profit dedicated to connecting LGBT youth with role models and leaders in the LGBT community. In addition to presenting programs, workshops, and panels at metropolitan area high schools and colleges, Live Out Loud also operates The Homecoming Project, a grassroots initiative that brings successful gay adults back to their high schools to share their stories with today's students.

The centerpiece of this year's gala will be the awarding of $2,500 scholarships to four NY Tri-state area high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills. Live Out Loud will also honor leaders who have supported the organization over the past decade and served as role models for LGBT youth. Honorees include: Hal Rubenstein, fashion director of InStyle; theater producer Daryl Roth of Daryl Roth Productions; Stuart Elliott, advertising columnist at The New York Times; and fashion designer Ralph Rucci of Chado Ralph Rucci

Sponsors of the Tenth Annual Young Trailblazers Gala include Deutsch / A Lowe & Partners Company, InStyle Magazine, Chado Ralph Rucci, New York Times, TJ Maxx & Marshalls, Calvin Klein Family Foundation, Giorgio Armani Corporation, Donna Karan International, New York Magazine, Tiffany & Co., Versace and Daryl Roth Productions.

To purchase tickets, which start at $125.00, contact Kristine Bruch at 212.228.7446 ext.15,
kristine@mcevoyandassociates.com or visit www.liveoutloud.info.

About Live Out Loud

Dedicated to empowering, mentoring, and celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, Live Out Loud is a non-profit organization that produces panel discussions, lectures, and workshops that connect LGBT youth with role models and leaders in the LGBT community. Founded in 2001, Live Out Loud presents programs at metropolitan area high schools and universities featuring panelists from every walk of life, including actress Cherry Jones, author Eric Marcus, director John Cameron Mitchell, and New York Times columnist Stuart Elliott.