True Colors Concerts is a music touring company established by Cyndi Lauper as a vehicle to entertain as well as engage audiences to take part in the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality.
Some of the artists that have participated in True Colors tours include Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Rufus Wainwright, Margaret Cho, Sarah McLachlan, Tegan & Sara, Regina Spektor, The B-52’s, The Gossip, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Indigo Girls, Rosie O’Donnell, The Dresden Dolls and many more.
The critically acclaimed shows successfully balanced celebration with creative activism to the delight of tens of thousands of fans all across the United States and Canada and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charities including the Human Rights Campaign, Centerlink and PFLAG.
The True Colors Tour partnered with Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Broadway Impact and the True Colors Fund to present the True Colors Cabaret, a monthly series in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.
Each show intertwined performers from the world of Broadway and popular music, along with a celebrity host, in an intimate environment. Performers and hosts included Jason Mraz, Lea Michele & Jonathan Groff, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Creel, Sutton Foster, Piper Perabo and Cyndi Lauper.
Over $50,000 was raised to support the work of the True Colors Fund and Broadway Impact.
Mon/Oct-26/09New York, NYFeinstein's at the Regency
Thu/Nov-26/09New York, NYFeinstein's at the Regency
Mon/Dec-21/09New York, NYFeinstein's at the Regency
Mon/Jan-11/10New York, NYFeinstein's at the Regency
Mon/Feb-22/10New York, NYFeinstein's at the Regency
In 2008 True Colors visited 23 cities across North America with a revolving cast of incredible acts that was even more impressive than the previous year. The shows featured up to 8 marquee names per night with several collaborations and an encore featuring every act on stage together.
The theme of the tour (which was in an election year) was about the importance of getting out the vote. Information about candidates and their stance on critical issues was made available to audience members along with testimonials about the importance of voting from the stage.
The tour was nominated for Most Creative Tour Package at the annual Pollstar Awards.
Sat/May-31Boston, MABank of America Pavilion
Sun/Jun-01Wantagh, NYNikon at Jones Beach Theater
Tue/Jun-03New York, NYRadio City Music Hall
Wed/Jun-04Toronto, ONMolson Amph.
Fri/Jun-06Mashantucket, CTMGM Grand Arena @ Foxwoods
Sat/Jun-07Washington, DCDAR Constitution Hall
Mon/Jun-09Minneapolis, MNUS Bank Theater @ Target Ctr.
Tue/Jun-10Chicago, ILChicago Theater
Wed/Jun-11Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre
Fri/Jun-13Atlantic City, NJBorgata Resort Spa & Casino
Sat/Jun-14Bethel, NYBethel Woods Ctr for the Arts
Tue/Jun-17Atlanta, GAChastain Park Amph.
Wed/Jun-18Clearwater, FLRuth Eckerd Hall
Thu/Jun-19Ft. Lauderdale, FLFrank Sinatra Theatre @ Bank Atlantic Ctr.
Sat/Jun-21Houston, TXCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sun/Jun-22Dallas, TXSuperpages.com Center
Wed/Jun-25Phoenix, AZDodge Theatre
Fri/Jun-27Alpine, CAViejas Casino - Concerts in the Park
Sat/Jun-28Los Angeles, CAGreek Theatre
Sun/Jun-29Berkeley, CAGreek Theatre
Tue/Jul-01Seattle, WAWaMu Theater
Wed/Jul-02Vancouver, BCDeer Lake Park
Sat/Jul-05Morrison, CORed Rocks Amph.
In 2007, True Colors visited 16 cities across North America, using hosting discounts, to celebrate diversity which had sold out crowds dancing in the aisles. The theme of the tour was about eliminating hate, specifically about getting the Matthew Shepard Act passed by the U.S. Senate.
Tens of thousands of postcards were sent by our audience members to their respective Senators urging them to pass this important piece of legislation which would include the GLBT community in the definition of a hate crime. The bill passed the Senate later that year.
Fri/Jun-08Las Vegas, NVMGM Grand Garden Arena
Sat/Jun-09Salt Lake City, UTUSANA Amphitheater
Sun/Jun-10Denver, CORed Rocks Amphitheater
Tue/Jun-12Chicago, ILAuditorium Theatre
Wed/Jun-13Columbus, OHSchottenstein Center
Fri/Jun-15Atlantic City, NJBorgata Casino
Sat/Jun-16Boston, MABank of America Pavilion
Sun/Jun-17Washington, DCMerriweather Post Pavilion
Mon/Jun-18New York, NYRadio City Music Hall
Tue/Jun-19Toronto, ONMolson Amphitheater
Thu/Jun-21Atlanta, GAChastain Park Amphitheater
Sat/Jun-23Dallas, TXSmirnoff Music Centre
Sun/Jun-24Houston, TXCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Wed/Jun-27San Diego, CASDSU Open Air Theater
Fri/Jun-29San Francisco, CAGreek Theatre
Sat/Jun-30Los Angeles, CAGreek Theatre
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True Colors Fund
Working to Advance Equality & End LGBT Youth Homelessness
True Colors Residence
Permanent Housing for Homeless LGBT Youth in NYC.
Human Rights Campaign
The Nation's Largest LGBT Civil Rights Organization.
CenterLink
National Network of Over 168 LGBT Community Centers.
True Colors Collection
By Love & Pride and Benefiting the True Colors Fund.