Upcoming Events
Mixed Relief—Celebrating Women Writers of the WPA, 7/23, San Francisco
Chess, In Concert, 7/30, New York
Broadway at Birdland presents Frank & Friends, 8/13, New York
Jersey Boys, Special Performance, 8/19, New York
One Man, Two Guvnors, Special Performance, 8/26, New York
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The Actors Fund helps...
 Arnie
Former actor and TV producer Arnie Walton is just one of our wonderful residents at The Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, NJ. Like his neighbors, he has many wonderful stories to share about his career in entertainment (including the thrill he felt appearing with Ezio Pinza in the Broadway cast of South Pacific). Watch the video.
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 Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act: Good News for All Artists
“Lack of insurance is an ongoing crisis among artists, many of whom are self-employed or work in small businesses that cannot afford to offer it as a benefit. Almost one out of three workers in our community is uninsured.”
—Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act on June 27 was good news for all artists. Read Joe's offical statement in response to the ruling on our blog.
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"Celeste Holm played a leading role in rebuilding The Actors Fund and then focused on renovating our nursing home and assisted living care facility in Englewood, New Jersey. She served as a Trustee Chair of the Committee overseeing The Lillian Booth Actors Home and, more recently, as a member of our National Board of Advisors."
—Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO
Read Joe’s message in tribute to Ms. Holm.
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Chess “In Concert” Benefits
The Fund
 Chess In Concert, benefiting The Actors Fund, will be presented July 30 at LaGuardia Arts at NYC’s Lincoln Center. The evening will feature the talents of Tony Award® nominee Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde, Les Miserables), Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz (Capeman, Tick, Tick...BOOM), and Drew Sarich (Les Miserables, Rocky) in Chess, the London/Concept score by Benny Andersson/Tim Rice/Bjorn Ulvaeus, first time ever in NY! Click here for details and to purchase tickets!
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 LA PRIDE 2012:
Thank you Christopher Street West!
Thanks to Christopher Street West Association, Inc. for their donation of tickets to LA PRIDE! Our Palm View residents in West Hollywood (our 40-unit apartment complex that provides homes to low-income people with HIV/AIDS) celebrated their Pride in early June as part of the larger LA community thanks to free access to the LA PRIDE celebration grounds. Bravo to our friends at Christopher Street West!
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What’s In Store?
 The Actors Fund Store is THE online hub for tickets to our legendary Special Performances and many unique gifts—and proceeds help those in our industry in need! Now that’s being a real arts supporter!
In this issue, we feature a special item—Broadway’s Lost Treasures! This rare television archive of original Tony Awards® telecasts (1967-1986) features highlights from Broadway's biggest hits, sung by its biggest stars, like Carol Channing (Hello Dolly!), Julie Andrews (A Little Night Music), Yul Brynner (The King and I); and many more…including performances not seen on the original PBS broadcast! The perfect gift for Broadway fans!
Shop now to support The Fund.
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Photocall
 On June 14, the New York Yankees hosted a special charity softball game benefiting The Actors Fund and The Boomer Esiason Foundation, fighting Cystic Fibrosis. The first game showcased Broadway celebrities including Nick Jonas (nice swing Nick!), the second featured WFAN All-Stars and Yankees alumni.
View photos.
The Lion King Gazelle Company donated an amazing Special Performance on June 21 in Greenville, SC and raised more than $175,000 for The Fund! View Photos.
Norm Lewis, Tony-nominated star of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, (here with Spotlight members Sylvia Steiner and Ellen Steiner Dolgin) charmed 140 guests at a private Sardi's luncheon on June 21. Norm stopped by for a Q&A all about his career and life, both on stage and off. Thanks to our producer Randie Levine-Miller! View Photos.
Photo Credit: Steve and Anita Shevett
Don’t Stop Believing! A big thanks to the cast of Rock of Ages who brought down the house at their Special Performance on June 26!
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Our 2nd annual CelebriTee Golf & Tennis Outing on July 9 took over the historic Knickerbocker Country Club in Tenafly, New Jersey, and raised more than $50,000 for The Fund! Thanks to Golf Chair Peter Gallagher (here with his daughter Kathryn, who both wowed guests with a few songs) and Tennis Chair Liz Callaway, Local One—IATSE for their support! View Photos, read more on our Blog, or watch video of Norm Lewis & Liz with our donors!
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