Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced the special guest for its annual fundraising gala and concert, to be held at 8pm on October 12 at the theatre.
Matthew Morrison, a versatile actor who is recognized for his work on-stage and on-screen, has been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
Morrison’s most recent Broadway credit is starring as “J.M Barrie” in the musical Finding Neverland through January, 2016. The Broadway production is an adaptation of the 2004 film written by David Magee. Morrison received two Drama Desk nominations for his role, and won the category of Favorite Actor in a Musical in the Broadway.com Audience Awards.
In addition to his Broadway tenure in 2016, Morrison performed as a guest star on the CBS hit show The Good Wife, where he played the role of U.S. Attorney, Conor Fox, through the series finale. Morrison performed as a guest star throughout Season 13 and 14 of ABC’s show Grey’s Anatomy
In 2015, Morrison wrapped the final season of Fox’s musical comedy series Glee, where he starred as the director of the glee club, “Mr. Schuester.” The show was created by Ryan Murphy and received the Golden Globe award “Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical” in 2010 and 2011.
Morrison studied musical theater, vocal performance and dance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He made his debut on Broadway in Footloose but his big break came when he was cast as heartthrob Link Larkin in the hit Hairspray. Morrison was later nominated for a Tony Award for his role in The Light in the Piazza, and received a Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for 10 Million Miles. He also starred in the Tony-winning revival of South Pacific at Lincoln Center Theater in New York.
Tickets for the Gala + Concert are $300, while concert-only tickets begin at $39. Tickets can be purchased here. Purchasers of Gala + Concert tickets are welcome to:
- Enjoy early access to the theater and in-person roaming entertainment throughout the venue prior to the start of the concert.
- Dress the part—festive attire encouraged.
- Indulge in upscale, gourmet cuisine from True Cuisine—part of the Sweet Baby Ray’s family— and complimentary specialty cocktails.
- Donate for an opportunity to win an original work of art from our featured live painter, Lewis Achenbach, who will be painting on-site.
- Enter for an opportunity to win a trip for two to New York City during Paramount on Tour in 2025. For more details on how to be considered click here.
- Revel in stellar entertainment provided by renowned star Matthew Morrison.
