According to press materials, The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives. Alan Cumming (Cabaret) emceed the New York component of the GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) honors. As a part of the March 13 ceremony, Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon (Rabbit Hole, "Sex and the City") received the Vito Russo Award for her work to promote equal rights for members of the LGBT community.
Here is a look at the evening:
Sarah Paulson
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Alan Cumming
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Cast members from the 2009 Revival of Hair
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Cynthia Nixon
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John Tartaglia
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Dustin Lance Black
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Jarrett Barrios
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Bryan Batt
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Michael Patrick King
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Joy Behar
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Rosie Perez
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Brett Claywell
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Sandra Bernhard
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Gerald McCullouch
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Nigel Barker
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Scott Evans and Brett Claywell
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Jay Manuel
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Reichen Lehmkuhl
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Jill Zarin
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LZ Granderson
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Malan Breton
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Anthony Wilkinson and Ron Corning
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Sam McMillen
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Nole Marin
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Michael Urie, Arnie Burton and Matthew Schneck
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Maya Luz
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For more information on GLAAD, please visit GLAAD.org.
