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Photo Coverage: 3rd Annual embrace! Concert

By: Feb. 17, 2006
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On February 16th, the 3rd Annual embrace! concert was presented by Michele Helberg and Jamie McGonnigal to benefit The Matthew Shepard Foundation at the Westside Theatre, followed by an after-party at Latitude. The Matthew Shepard Foundation, founded in December 1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard, was established in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime. The Foundation carries out Matthew's legacy by supporting educational projects, activities and documentaries that raise awareness of the issues involving discrimination and diversity. The Foundation's goal is to educate and replace hate with understanding, acceptance and compassion.

embrace! featured songs which celebrate diversity, inspiration and hope and all proceeds will benefit The Matthew Shepard Foundation in its mission to replace hate with understanding.

For more information, visit www.MatthewShepard.org.

Cheyenne Jackson ("All Shook Up", upcoming film "Flight 93" Universal Pictures/Working Title Films)


Nick Cearley and Michael Cunio


Tony Vincent ("Rent", "Jesus Christ Superstar"), Jamie McGonnigal (Director/Producer) and Dean Armstrong ("Rent", Showtime's "Queer As Folk")


Will Chase ("Rent", "Lennon") and Max von Essen ("Dance of the Vampires", "The Bakers Wife")


Evan Andrews and Chelsea Krombach


Cheyenne Jackson and Will Chase


Jason Wooton ("Dance of the Vampires") and Jim Caruso (Cast Party)


Dean Armstrong and Max von Essen


Maya Days ("Rent") and Mary Bond Davis ("Hairspray")

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Malcolm Gets ("Amour", "A New Brain", "Caroline In the City")
and Max von Essen


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Ryan Leeds and Jason Wooten

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Jaclyn Neidenthal and Struan Erlenborn--both of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Secret Garden concert
 

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Natascia Diaz ("Man of La Macha", "Room's", upcoming
"Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris")
and Alex Quiroga ("Taboo")


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Alex Quiroga, Tyler Fields, Natascia Diaz, Joseph Corella
and David Marquez

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Jeff Marx (Avenue Q co-writer) and Benj Pasek (who wrote the opening song "Become")

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Jeff Marx and Mark Hartman (Musical Director)

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Gregory Lewis (Matthew Shepard Foundation), Michele Helberg (Producer) and Jamie McGonnigal

 






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