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Clay Aiken, Tyra Banks, Jonathan Groff, Norm Lewis, Lynn Redgrave, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stew, Aaron Tveit, and Lillias White are among the stars making the scene this week.

By: Tristan Fuge, Mark Rupp, and Brian Scott Lipton · Apr 24, 2008  · New York

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

On Monday night, the nominees for the 23rd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards gathered at the American Airlines Theatre for a celebration. Here are Annie Dorsen, Stew, and Heidi Rodewald, the creators of Outstanding Musical nominee Passing Strange.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Two of our finest actresses, recognized for their work this season, are Zoe Kazan (100 Saints You Should Know) and Lynn Redgrave (Grace).

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Liberty City's Jessica Blank (left) and April Yvette Thompson met up with Andre De Shields, who was recognized for his performance in Black Nativity.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Veanne Cox, nominated twice for her performances in Paradise Park and Spain, got a congratulatory hug from choreographer Peter Pucci, a nominee for his work on Queens Boulevard.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Jayne Houdyshell -- currently starring in Lincoln Center's production of The New Century -- received an Outstanding Lead Actress nomination for her work in The Receptionist.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Seussical earned an Outstanding Revival nomination for its production at Theatreworks USA.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Aaron Tveit -- who will be seen next month in Playwrights Horizons' musical Saved -- is an Outstanding Featured Actor nominee for his role in the musical Next to Normal.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

On Monday night, Second Stage Theatre held its first Pro/Am benefit at the Hammerstein Ballroom, which featured some of Broadway's biggest stars recreating great musical moments. Here are Alice Ripley, Anthony Rapp, and Daphne Rubin-Vega doing the Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Show.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Laura Osnes, on her night off from Grease, joined a hunky friend for a decidedly different take on "I Can't Say No," from Oklahoma!

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Tony Award winner Lillias White performed "My Body" from The Life.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Billy Porter proved he was a "Big Spender" in a number from Sweet Charity.

(© Tristan Fuge)
(© Tristan Fuge)

Original Avenue Q star Stephanie D'Abruzzo was on hand to help sing "The Internet Is For Porn" from the Tony-winning musical.

(© Mark Rupp)
(© Mark Rupp)

Birdland was hot-hot-hot on Monday as it played host to The Leading Men III benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Norm Lewis, currently on Broadway as King Triton in The Little Mermaid, thrilled the crowd with "Before the Parade Passes By" from Hello, Dolly!

(© Mark Rupp)
(© Mark Rupp)

Spring Awakening leading man Jonathan Groff sang "Try Me" from She Loves Me.

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(© Warner Bros Television)

Finally, Spamalot star Clay Aiken will make a special appearance on the 500th episode of old friend Tyra Banks' talk show, which is set to air on April 30.










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