Lauper is to perform her new single "Into the Nightlife" from her recently released album "Bring Ya To The Brink," as well as her classic song "True Colors," on the episode scheduled to air July 3.

The network said Lauper will play herself in scenes with Van Hansis, who plays Luke Snyder, and Jake Silbermann, who plays Noah Mayer, when she visits the fictional town of Oakdale to perform at a Gay Pride Benefit.