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The Beauty Is...

Xanadu's Marty Thomas and a host of a chorus boys compete in The Broadway Beauty Pageant. Plus: Jonathan Cake, Edie Falco, Kristen Johnston, William H. Macy, Matthew Morrison, and Mya on the town.

By: Joseph Marzullo, Tristan Fuge, & Brian Scott Lipton · Apr 29, 2008  · New York

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

On Monday night, the second annual Broadway Beauty Pageant was held at New World Stages to benefit the Ali Forney Center. A Chorus Line's Thomas Berklund was one of five contestants to show off his physique and talent.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Austin Eyer, currently appearing in Curtains, proved his athletic ability.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Joe Komara, a cast member of Grease, had fun with the swimsuit competition.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Daniel Robinson showed off why he was "Mr. Hairspray."

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Mr. Xanadu, Marty Thomas, is really a whiz on roller skates.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Last year's winner, Frankie James Grande, made a surprise guest appearance.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Judges Seth Rudetsky, Susan Blackwell, and Hunter Bell (far right) and host Anthony Rapp added a dose of fun to the evening.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

New York Post columnist Michael Riedel had the honor of announcing the winner.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Marty Thomas, surrounded by his fellow contestants, took the coveted crown!

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

On Monday night, the Atlantic Theater Company also had its annual gala. Here's co-host Kristen Johnston, who appeared earlier this season in the company's production of Scarcity.

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

Award-winning actor William H. Macy, one of the company's founders, was on hand for the festivities.

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

Here's the handsome Jonathan Cake, who bared his bod in two Atlantic productions this season, Parlour Song and Almost an Evening.

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

South Pacific star Matthew Morrison just received a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance in the Atlantic's musical 10 Million Miles.

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

On Saturday morning, the North Shore Animal League and FAO Schwarz teamed up to help get some adorable puppies new homes. Here's Edie Falco and her former Sopranos co-star Brandon Hannan with a pair of precious pooches.

(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

R&B star Mya not only came out for the cause, but performed a number from Broadway's long-running Chicago, which she was scheduled to join on May 12, but has been sidelined by a foot injury.








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