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Katie Holmes, Alan Cumming, Rose Byrne, & More Join Broadway's Best at Roundabout Theatre Gala

Stars like Katie Holmes, Alan Cumming, and Rose Byrne are all joining Broadway’s best talent in supporting the Roundabout Theatre Company!

The three stars – who have all starred on Broadway themselves – stepped out for the 2024 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala on Monday night (March 4) at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

The event honored director Kenny Leon with the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre and The Rudin Family with the Ovation Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. These awards are given to those who have made an indelible impact on both theatre and Roundabout.

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose gave a special concert performance at the gala.

Head inside to see all of the attendees at the gala… More Here! »

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Michael Kors & Husband Lance LePere Step Out for Lunch in Rare Outing

Michael Kors is enjoying a rare day out with his husband.

The 63-year-old fashion designer and his husband Lance LePere stepped out for lunch on Wednesday afternoon (May 3) in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Michael Kors

For their outing, Michael wore a black jacket paired with camouflage-print pants while Lance wore a green raincoat and jeans.

If you didn’t know, the couple met in 1990 when Lance worked as an intern for Michael‘s company. They married in 2011.

Michael and Lance‘s lunch outing comes just two days after Michael attended the 2023 Met Gala with Emily Blunt.

If you didn’t know, Michael is ranked as one of the richest designers in the world!

Click through the gallery inside for 10+ pictures of Michael Kors and Lance LePere stepping out for lunch…

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Helen Mirren & Sara Bareilles Hit the Stage at the 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala

Helen Mirren shines in a silver gown on the red carpet at the 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday (March 7) in New York City.

The 76-year-old actress took to the stage to honor three-time Tony recipient Chita Rivera with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.

“I know this is a prestigious award because I’ve received it,” Helen joked during her speech, per Variety. She added, “Even a global pandemic can’t keep Chita down. I love you for showing women that our light can be inextinguishable, our energy unstoppable.”

Other guests at the event included Sara Bareilles, who performed a special concert in honor of Chita, Jane Lynch, Cherry Jones, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Kind, Michael Kors and his husband Lance LePere, Betsy Wolfe, Kenny Leon and more.

In case you missed it, Helen recently received a major honor of her own!

FYI: Sara is wearing an M.M.LaFleur suit.

Click through the gallery for 75+ photos of 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala…

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Lupita Nyong'o, Marisa Tomei, & Tiffany Haddish Arrive at God's Love We Deliver, Golden Heart Awards 2019!

Lupita Nyong’o and Marisa Tomei hit the black carpet as they arrive at the 2019 God’s Love We Deliver, Golden Heart Awards on Monday night (October 21) in New York City.

The Academy Award winning actresses arrived in style as they attended the event hosted by designer Michael Kors, who was joined on the carpet by husband Lance LePere.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Lupita Nyong’o

Other stars at the party included Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, Audra McDonald, and Anna Wintour along with models Winnie Harlow, Iman, Sara Sampaio, Halima Aden, and Eric Rutherford.

25+ pictures inside of the stars stepping out for the event…More Here! »

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Jake Gyllenhaal, Sutton Foster & More Step Out for NYC Center's 'A Chorus Line' Gala Performance!

Jake Gyllenhaal is dapper in a suit as he attends the New York City Center Celebrates 75 Years with a Gala Performance of A Chorus Line held at the City Center on Wednesday (November 14) in New York City.

The 37-year-old actor was joined at the event by Sutton Foster, designer Michael Kors and his partner Lance LePere, Christian Borle and girlfriend Skye Maddox, honoree Stacy Bash-Polley and composer Jeanine Tesori, who was part of Jake‘s revival of Sunday in the Park with George.

A Chorus Line returns to the New York stage for a five-day engagement at City Center through November 18.

The cast includes Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck as Zach, Robyn Hurder as Cassie, So You Think You Can Dance favorite Melanie Moore as Judy, current The Phantom of the Opera star Jay Armstrong Johnson as Bobby, Olivier winner Leigh Zimmerman as Sheila, Eddie Gutierrez as Paul, Sara Esty as Maggie, Jolina Javier as Connie, Tara Kostmayer as Diana, J. Elaine Marcos as Val, Ryan Steele as Larry, Naomi C. Walley as Bebe, Tommy Bracco as Mike, Kate Bailey as Kristine, Callan Bergmann as Frank, as Don, Aaron Patrick Craven as Butch, Emily Franch as Vicki, David Grindrod as Mark, Denis Lambert as Greg, Jenna Nicole Schoen as Tricia, Joseph J. Simeone as Al, Ahmad SNatalie Bourgeois as Lois, Wesley Ian Cappiello as Roy, Max Claytonimmons as Tom, and Anthony Wayne as Richie.

FYI: Sutton is wearing a Lela Rose dress.

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Debra Messing & Dita Von Teese: NYRP Hulaween Benefit Gala!

Debra Messing and Dita Von Teese get all fancy for the 2012 NYRP Hulaween Benefit Gala held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Wednesday (October 31) in New York City.

The 44-year-old Smash actress and 40-year-old burlesque beauty were joined at the event by host Bette Midler, dressed as the ghost of Coco Chanel, Michael Kors, and his husband Lance LePere.

“Just arrived at #hulaween– Bette Midlers party and fundraiser for restoring nyc. #iluvny” Debra tweeted.

“Ok, @hulaween; an extraordinary night, a great crowd! James Cox Chambers came as a HEAD OF GARLIC!! I nearly fainted.1.8 for restoration.” Bette added on her Twitter.

FYI: Dita is wearing Ben-Amun earrings.More Here! »

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Michael Kors & Lance LePere Tie the Knot!

Michael Kors has tied the knot with his longtime partner Lance LePere!

The 51-year-old fashion designer and Project Runway judge married Lance in a private ceremony on Dune Beach on Tuesday (August 16) in Southampton, New York, according to WWD. The ceremony was officiated by Southampton Mayor Mark Epley.

“To marry someone as wonderful and special to me as Lance barefoot on a glorious beach is more than I could have dreamed of,” Michael said.

The pair met in 1990 when Lance worked as an intern for Michael‘s company.

Congratulations to the happy couple!