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AMERICA'S FAVORITE DRAG QUEENS MAKE BEAUTIFUL BRIDES ON THE COVER OF LOVE INC. MAGAZINE

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest print issue of Love Inc., the leading equality-minded® wedding publication, hits newsstands on November 7th and brings together six high-profile drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race on the cover. In the face of current anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and the pressing need for visibility and support, the queens don gorgeous wedding dresses as a symbolic gesture of unity and the community's resilience. The featured drag queens — Aura Mayari, Jan Sport, Honey Davenport, Ariel Versace & Chasity St. Cartier, Mrs. Kasha Davis and Jax — are photographed by Raul Tovar in couture wedding gowns with their signature drag glam at the magnificent United Palace in Manhattan, NY.

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  • The newest issue of Love Inc. brings together six drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race gracing the cover in couture.
  • The queens dive into their unique relationship journeys, share personal anecdotes about their partners, and talk about how they balance their love lives with unconventional careers.
  • Aura Mayari: "Drag was not a dream, but it found me.
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Carnegie Mellon Alumna Wins Two 2023 Tony Awards®

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Monday, June 12, 2023

NEW YORK and PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway moved uptown Sunday to the historic United Palace in New York City's Washington Heights for The 76th Annual Tony Awards. Following glamorous red carpet arrivals, the theatre community honored the top 2022-2023 Broadway performances and productions during a multi-platform preshow on Pluto TV, Paramount+ and an exciting primetime telecast on CBS.

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  • Carnegie Mellon University, with its longstanding tradition of producing top talent onstage and behind the scenes, was well-represented during the Tonys with alumni taking part in numerous award show performances, presenting and even adding some wins.
  • A panel of theatre experts from the American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League and Carnegie Mellon University selected Zembuch Young from a nationwide call for entries.
  • "Carnegie Mellon is thrilled to congratulate our alumna who earned Tony Awards this year, and we're extremely proud of all those who received nominations," said Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Carnegie Mellon is the exclusive higher education partner of the Tony Awards.

For the First Time Ever, Tony the Tiger® is Going to The Tony Awards®

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® is suiting up and heading to Broadway! For the first time in history, Tony will be attending the 76th Annual Tony Awards® and afterparty, bringing new meaning to the brand's 70-year-old tagline, "They're GRRREAT."

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  • BATTLE CREEK, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony the Tiger® is suiting up and heading to Broadway!
  • For the first time in history, Tony will be attending the 76th Annual Tony Awards® and afterparty, bringing new meaning to the brand's 70-year-old tagline, "They're GRRREAT."
  • "Tony is thrilled to celebrate all the amazing talent and present them with a new 'Tony' moment after the curtain falls."
  • For members of the press who are interested in receiving photos of Tony the Tiger and Kellogg's at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, email [email protected] .

THE TONY AWARDS & CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PRESENT THE 2023 EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE EDUCATION AWARD TO JASON ZEMBUCH YOUNG OF PLANTATION, FLORIDA

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEW YORK & PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) announced today that theatre director/teacher Jason Zembuch Young of South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida, will receive the 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

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  • The Excellence in Theatre Education Award was co-founded in 2014 by the Tony Awards and CMU to recognize top K-12 drama teachers and to celebrate arts education.
  • A panel of theatre experts from the American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League and Carnegie Mellon University selected Zembuch Young from a nationwide call for entries.
  • Zembuch Young will receive $10,000 for South Plantation High School's theatre program and tickets to The Tony Awards and Gala.
  • CBS and Pluto TV will present The Tony Awards: Act One, a pre-show of live, exclusive content leading into The 76th Annual Tony Awards.

Zacapa Rum and Baccarat Celebrate the Joy of Broadway, Craft, and Community as Official Partners of the 76th Annual Tony Awards®

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Zacapa Rum - the ultra-premium Guatemalan rum steeped in craft and heritage - and Baccarat - renowned French luxury house and symbol of art de vivre - are pleased to announce their partnership of the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Together, Zacapa Rum and Baccarat will raise a toast to the artistry of Broadway, champion community, and bring elevated moments of joy and celebration to Tony Award nominees, presenters, and spirits enthusiasts with an exclusive series of first-ever cocktail experiences at the awards ceremony and beyond. 

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  • To celebrate the occasion, Zacapa Rum and Baccarat - with their shared emphasis on joy, craft, and celebration - will create an evening centered around the timeless craft of stage acting and the community-driven spirit of Broadway.
  • A VIP experience - named Zacapa XO x Baccarat Speakeasy - will offer an evening like no other.
  • "Community is the lifeforce of Zacapa Rum and as a brand we're focused on uplifting those who make our product possible," says Sam Salameh, Vice President Breakout Growth Brands, Diageo.
  • In addition to the Zacapa XO x Baccarat speakeasy that is exclusive to Tony Awards VIP guests, Zacapa Rum will have a presence at the official Tony Awards after party, complete with three additional Zacapa No.

Four Carnegie Mellon Alumni Nominated for Seven Tony Awards

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced on CBS Mornings on May 2, and four Carnegie Mellon University alumni have been nominated for seven Tony Awards.

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  • Nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced on CBS Mornings on May 2, and four Carnegie Mellon University alumni have been nominated for seven Tony Awards.
  • This marks 14 consecutive years in which Carnegie Mellon alumni have earned Tony nominations.
  • Carnegie Mellon alumni have won 58 Tony Awards to date.
  • CBS and Pluto TV will present The Tony Awards: Act One, a pre-show of live, exclusive content leading into the 76th Annual Tony Awards.