LOS ANGELES (April 28, 2009) - Christopher Street West is thrilled to announce a sensational Saturday line-up starring Fantasia, Deborah Cox, Debby Holiday and Nikki 16 on the LA PRIDE Main Stage, Saturday, June 13, 2009 for a full-day of non-stop entertainment during the Los Angeles LGBT PRIDE Celebration in West Hollywood. 

 

"This year, we've got one of the best and most diverse line-ups on Saturday anyone will ever see on one stage for LA PRIDE." said Gaye Ann Bruno, CSW Vice President of Entertainment. Bruno continued, "With tickets only fifteen bucks, you won't find a better value for a hotter set of headliners this summer!" Tickets are available online at LAPRIDE.org for only $15.00 advance purchase or $20.00 at the festival gate. 

Come enjoy a full day of sun-filled, knock-out entertainment alongside thousands of screaming fans as emcees Ben Patrick Johnson and Marcellas Reynolds get things moving with the transcendently-unified sound of Forever Young chorus. Following, theatrical producing sensation, Upright Cabaret, showcases the dynamic talent of leading Broadway stars Billy Porter, Chad Kimball, Michael Arden, Tony-nominated Valarie Pettiford, Wicked's Eden Espinosa and Judy Garland's grand-niece Audra Mae. 

Rounding out the afternoon Cara Lee, Tim Permanent and Lunarclick sound off before captivating and hilarious emcees, Billy Masters and Momma take to the stage and welcome Sabrina Johnston to kick-off the next set. The phenomenal female sensation, Nikki 16, epitomizes the essence of talent, grace and sensuality. Listen as this trio blends the natural born performing abilities and sultry vocals of Rashé, Alex and Christina with remarkable style and identifiable freshness.  Get ready for the fiery, diverse and positively uplifting vocals of diva Debby Holiday, well known for such smash hits songs as "Half A Mile Away", "Bring It On", "Piece of My Love" and "Surrender Me" as she mesmerizes fans. 

 

 

 

The shimmering, heart-stoppingly beautiful voice of dance-floor queen Deborah Cox will next bring down the house with her soul-injected four-octave voice. Propelled to stardom by her 1995 self-titled platinum selling debut album, her hit song "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here," broke the record for the longest-running number one single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Finalizing a full evening of intoxicating entertainment is nine-time Grammy nominee and beloved winner of the 2004 American Idol, Fantasia. This power-house vocalist made music history by becoming the first artist on the Billboard's Hot 100 chart to premiere at No. 1 with her first solo single "I Believe".  Her debut album, "Free Yourself," went on to sell almost 2 million copies and she then appeared in Oprah Winfrey's Tony Award-winning Broadway Show, "The Color Purple," for sixteen sold-out weeks. Don't miss this opportunity to witness first-hand the truly inspired range and expression of this dynamic artist on the LA PRIDE Main Stage.

 

 

2009 LA PRIDE MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
SCHEDULE*

 
2:30 PM MC's Ben Patrick Johnson/Marcellas Reynolds

 

 

 
A non-profit organization, Christopher Street West, is a leading partner in the advancement of rights and equality of the LGBT community. Led by professionally driven, volunteer based board members, Christopher Street West produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in the United States with an expanding global presence reaching millions of people every year.

 

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