The new hit show GLEE from FOX is headlining the Benefit Dinner, featuring a live performance from cast member Amber Riley. GLEE's lead star Cory Monteith will also be presenting.
Guests will be treated to an exclusive pre-release of the highly anticipated GLEE soundtrack and a sneak preview from the show!
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From Ryan Murphy, the creator of "Nip/Tuck," comes GLEE, a new comedy for the aspiring underdog in all of us. The series follows an optimistic teacher, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), who - against all odds and the malicious cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) – attempts to save McKinley High's Glee Club from obscurity.
Featuring a soundtrack of hit songs from past and present, GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
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"Has there ever been a TV show more aptly named than Glee? It both embodies and inspires that quality." - Entertainment Weekly
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Cory Monteith as "Finn Hudson"
Before becoming an actor, Cory Monteith held a number of odd jobs as a Wal-Mart greeter, a school bus driver, a roofer and a cab driver. Cory's small-screen credits include a lead role on the cable series "Kaya," a starring role in the movie of the week "Hybrid" and a recurring role on "Kyle XY." He has also had numerous guest appearances on "Smallville," "Supernatural," "Stargate SG-1," "Flash Gordon" and "Interns." His film credits include "Final Destination 3," "The Invisible," "Deck the Halls" and "Whisper."
Cory is living in LA full-time, he is waiting for a spare moment so that he can learn to surf.
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Amber Riley as "Mercedes Jones"
Amber got her first break when Ryan Murphy cast her in the pilot "St. Sass." Although the pilot was not picked up, Amber was able to use that experience to land a role on the television series "Cedric the Entertainer Presents."
Amber has performed in numerous theater productions including "Alice in Wonderland," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Into the Woods" and "Mystery on the Docks" with the Los Angeles Opera.
Amber resides in Long Beach, CA, with her family.
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