NICK APPEARANCES.....Attending The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party at the Beverly Hilton: Photo Recap + Red Carpet Video!

 Tony Awards Celebration: Attending The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Nick Verreos--On the red carpet at The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

This past Sunday, I had the honor of attending The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills along with my partner David Paul. Every year--for the last 20 years--The Actors Fund puts together a FABULOUS Black Tie Tony Awards Viewing Party. It has become the official West Coast viewing party for the Tony's. I have attended the event for many years and of course, this year I couldn't miss it!

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment, providing services for those who are in need, crisis or transition. My very good friend of over 30 years (Yikes!) Louie Anchondo is The Actors Fund's Director of Special Events and I love supporting him as well as the organization.



This year's party was wonderful--celebrating this year's Tony Awards as well as honoring three very special people including John Holly, actress Jomarie Ward and...

Florence Henderson: Ms. Henderson received the Julie Harris Award for Artistic Achievement at Sunday night's party--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Opening the Party with a very special performance by the one & only Sheryl Lee Ralph of "Dreamgirls" fame and "Moesha"...

Diva-licious: Nick Verreos with Sheryl Lee Ralph at The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party

Here are more photos from the night:

Ballroom Party: the scene at The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Dinner and Dessert: Chicken with vegetables and ice cream with berries--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Auction Posters:

During the party, there was a Silent Auction with many very popular items including this "Hamilton" signed poster as well as many others. My partner David and I bid on one of the posters above and we WON!! (not telling which one)--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

(L to R) Nick Verreos, Louie Anchondo and David Paul--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Almost Birthday Boy: My friend Louie's birthday is next week but The Actors Fund's staff decided to give him a DELICIOUS chocolate cake as an early birthday dessert gift

Nick Verreos and David Paul on the Red Carpet--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

David Paul and Nick Verreos--The Actors Fund 20th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

Click below to watch an interview I did with Mingle Media TV on the Red Carpet at The Actors Fund 2016 Tony Awards Viewing Party:

OUT and ABOUT.....The Actors Fund 19th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party: Blog Photo Recap!

Celebrating Broadway's Best: 19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party

Last Sunday, my partner David Paul and I had the pleasure of attending the fabulous Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party. One of my best friends--and Brother-from-another-Mother--is Louie Anchondo National Director of Special Events and he is always gracious enough to invite David and I...

Nick Verreos and David Paul--Attending The Actors Fund 19th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party, Skirball Cultural Center

Dressed and Ready: Just-before-leaving-our-house Selfie--Nick Verreos and David Paul

We both LOVE the Theater and Broadway and yes, the Tony Awards so it's always nice to attend and support The Actors Fund and all the wonderful services they provide. And sometimes, we end up bidding--and winning--on some of the great Silent Auctions items the party has.

This year's gala--which, besides viewing the Tony Awards from giant screens through the Skirball Cultural Center's ballroom, also included a three-course dinner, cocktails and special awards presentations, honoring Tony's Leading Men. Artistic Achievement Awards to Broadway Legends Theodore Bikel, Tim Curry, Alfred Molina and Joe Morton.

Pre-Viewing Cocktail Hour: 19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party, Skirball Cultural Center

Dinner Time: Clockwise, from top right--Salad Starter, Dessert, and Chicken with Rice and Vegetable Main Entree...all very #Yummy--19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party

There were LOTS of A-list Celebs in attendance and yes, I totally freaked out in my white Dinner Jacket-and-fuchsia-tie ensemble when I saw...

Sharon Stone and Cheyenne Jackson--Sharon was seated in a table NEXT to us and OMG!!!! She looked AMAZING. Loved the black and white dress she wore...

See-Thru Sharon: the ensemble featured an inner leotard, white silk gathered chiffon bustier and uneven hem skirt attached to a black stretch illusion 3/4 sleeved top; very chic, on trend and it fit her perfectly!

Tim Curry made a rare appearance to accept his Artistic Achievement Award. The entire ballroom was abuzz about this! It was a beautiful tribute and he was great to make the effort to personally accept his award.

Some Red Carpet Pics I took...

Nick Verreos, 19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party 

Nick Verreos and Raymundo Baltazar, 19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party--You may remember Raymundo, he was from the same season of "Project Runway" (Season 2) that I was on back in 2005 (TEN YEARS AGO!) and we have remained friends since! #LoveHim

Nick Verreos, David Paul and Louie Anchondo, The Actors Fund National Director of Special Events--19th Annual The Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party

It was a FABULOUS event and we had a GREAT time! Another wonderful Tony Awards Viewing Party! Many bouquets to The Actors Fund!