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December 18, 2019 Press Release, Events & Performances

One-night-only concert of Ragtime will benefit The Actors Fund

The Actors Fund announced today that the unforgettable music of the Tony Award® winning sensation, Ragtime, will once again be heard on Broadway in a one-night-only benefit concert on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th St.).
December 10, 2019 Press Release

The Actors Fund to honor Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Steve Tisch and Richard L. Trumka

The Actors Fund will honor Tony Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick and Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, and designer Sarah Jessica Parker; Tony Award-winning actor and Chairman of The Actors Fund Brian Stokes Mitchell; Academy Award-winning producer, co-owner of the New York Football Giants,..
November 20, 2019 Press Release, Events & Performances

Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol

The Actors Fund in association with Universal Theatrical Group and Margaret Styne will present a one-night only concert presentation of the holiday classic Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College (524 W. 59th St.).
October 28, 2019 Press Release, Services & Programs

New Music Video Tells the Story of The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts

The video, entitled “Gotta Go To The Doctor,” features music and lyrics by Barbara Anselmi (It Shoulda Been You), choreography by Ryan VanDenBoom (“Fosse/Verdon”) and stars Derrick Cobey, Mallory Hawks, Marissa Rosen, Bobby Conte Thornton and Adrienne Walker.
September 25, 2019 Press Release, Events & Performances

THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST’S WIFE, A ONE-NIGHT ONLY REUNION READING TO BENEFIT THE THE ACTORS FUND

Join us for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife by Charles Busch, a one-night only benefit reading starring Charles Busch in the title role, originally played by Linda Lavin, and the all-star Broadway cast including Linda Lavin, Michele Lee, Tony Roberts and Anil Kumar. Directed by Lynne Meadow.
September 24, 2019 Press Release

The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons Announce Iyvon Edebiri as the recipient of the The Mark O’Donnell Prize for Emerging Theater Artists

The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons announced today that New York City producer Iyvon Edebiri is the 2019 recipient of “The Mark O’Donnell Prize”, an annual prize presented to an emerging theater artist in recognition of her or his talent and promise.
July 31, 2019 Press Release

We Mourn the Loss of Trustee and Theater Legend Harold Prince (1928-2019)

Hal Prince was a giant in our industry. His contribution to the history of the American theater cannot be overstated. Hal was also a genuine hero to The Actor Fund.
June 17, 2019 Press Release

The Actors Fund Announces Election of Six New Members to Board of Trustees

The Board establishes policies for administering the programs and services of the organization, which has served the community since 1882.
May 9, 2019 Events & Performances

The Actors Fund Gala—A Record-Breaking $1.5 Million Raised

On April 29, The Actors Fund Annual Gala was held at the New York Marriott Marquis, proudly raising more than $1.5 million and breaking all previous fundraising records for the event!
May 7, 2019 Press Release

The Actors Fund Launches the Performing Arts Legacy Project

In partnership with The Research Center for Arts and Culture, The Actors Fund held a launch event for the Performing Arts Legacy Project (PAL) website yesterday at Actors’ Equity in New York City.

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