Cyndi Lauper, one of the world's most prominent straight allies to the LGBT community, today unveiled the roster of artists appearing at The 5th Annual Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays benefit concert.
The concert takes place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Saturday, December 5, and earns money for the True Colors Fund's programs, which raises awareness about LGBT youth homelessness. Cyndi, as always gives 100 percent of the net proceeds to the program.
Cyndi's lineup after the jump ...
This year, Cyndi is joined by:
Boy George
Cam
Judy Gold
Carson Kressley (your host)
Ledisi
Keb'Mo'
Sharon Osbourne
Jordan Punkik
Richie Sambora & Orianthi
Valerie Simpson
Anna Steele
Joey Taranto
Justin Tranter
Kurt Vile
In a press release, Cyn says:
For the fifth year, Home for the Holidays will feature an incredible night of performances in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth experiencing homelessness. I’m so grateful for the artists who will donate their time and talents this December in support of a cause that we can’t ignore. This concert will enable the True Colors Fund to continue our work to create a world in which all kids can be their true selves. I can’t wait.
Note: Home for the Holidays is proud to have the support of Platinum Sponsors Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; American Airlines; and Van Gogh Vodka, Gold Sponsors Cadillac; The Estée Lauder Companies; and Jujamcyn Theaters, and Silver Sponsors Barclays; Capital One; Johnson & Johnson; Keith Bell, Licensed Acupuncturist; Kinky Boots; The Madison Square Garden Company; Reveal; and USA Network’s Characters Unite.
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