April 14, 2008, New York, NY
Megan Mullally to Host Actors Fund Gala

(New York, NY) – Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally, who is currently playing Elizabeth in Mel Brooks’ musical version of Young Frankenstein on Broadway, will be hosting the 2008 Actors Fund Gala in New York on May 5th.  The event, which is being held at Cipriani 42nd Street, will honor Alec Baldwin, Renee Fleming, Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley. Read more.

Auction of 1000 Stars 2007

(New York) – Dozens of new items have been added to The Actors Fund’s online Auction of 1000 Stars and there are more to come.  This week’s hot ticket items include having a personal portrait painted by Peter Max, tickets to the 21st Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and after party, and more. Read more.

January 8, 2007, New York, NY
The Actors Fund Celebrates 125 Years of Service  To the Entertainment Community

(New York) – For the last 125 years, The Actors Fund has been helping everyone – from those behind the scenes to those in front of the camera - who works in the entertainment industry.  To celebrate the 125th Anniversary, The Fund is celebrating with a full year of special events, performances and tributes across the United States, with major events in The Fund’s home cities of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Read more.

November 27, 2006, New York, NY
About Road Concierge Inc.

The mission of Road Concierge Inc. is to provide an easy way for members of the entertainment community to support, educate, and help each other.  This mission was inspired by Sir Winston Churchill’s belief that "we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." How do we fulfill this mission?  Through a brand new website, www.roadconcierge.com.  Read more.

October 19, 2006, New York, NY
New Initiatives in Los Angeles at The Actors Fund

Keith McNutt, recently appointed Director of The Actors Fund Western Region, has hit the ground running.  In addition to announcing a new schedule of groups, seminars and workshops at the Los Angeles office of The Actors Fund, McNutt is looking at ways to expand the services offered in the Los Angeles area and create new support systems for under-served entertainment and performing arts professionals. Read more.

October 19, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund Announces New Workshops and Seminars in Los Angeles

The Actors Fund will be offering new groups and workshops this fall while it expands programming in the Los Angeles area.  The new programs were announced by Keith McNutt, recently appointed Director of The Actors Fund Western Region Office. Read more.

October 19, 2006, New York, NY
New Groups and Workshops Offered in New York

The Actors Fund is launching a series of new groups and workshops beginning in September.  The groups are offered free of charge and are open to all members of the entertainment and performing arts community. Read more.

May 23, 2006, New York, NY
Schermerhorn House to rise in Brooklyn

Construction is being launched on Schermerhorn House, a 217-unit supportive housing development in downtown Brooklyn.  The project is an innovative partnership between non-profit organizations, government and the private sector that will revitalize downtown Brooklyn and establish a ‘green’ design standard for affordable housing development throughout New York City. Read more. 

May 19, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund announces new Teaching Artist Initiative

With support from The Dana Foundation, The Actors Fund is launching a new initiative that will offer training programs for entertainment and performing arts professionals in Los Angeles, focusing on careers in the arts-in-education field. Read more.

May 16, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund presents a one-night-only benefit reading of DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! starring Charles Busch and Christopher Meloni

A one-night-only staged reading of the Charles Busch play, DIE! MOMMIE! DIE! starring novelist, actor, playwright Charles Busch, Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) and Tyler Maynard (ALTAR BOYZ). Read more.

May 10, 2006, New York, NY
NYU College of Dentistry and The Actors Fund Smile on Broadway

“Broadway Smiles” is a new program that will make cosmetic dentistry procedures available to young professional performers at reduced or no cost. Read more.

April 28, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund Rings the Opening Bell at NASDAQ

On Friday, April 28, The Actors Fund Executive Director Joe Benincasa rang the opening bell at NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. Read more.

April 19, 2006, Englewood, NJ
Ground Breaking For Actors Fund Home Expansion and Renovation Project April 17

Actors James Earl Jones and Actors Fund President Brian Mitchell Stokes will be on hand at 12 noon on Monday, April 17, for the official groundbreaking... Read more.

April 3, 2006, Englewood, NJ
The Actors Fund's celebrates Shakespeare's birthday and breaks ground on Actors Fund Home, hosted by James Earl Jones

The Actors Fund will celebrate Shakespeare’s 442nd birthday at noon on Monday, April 17, with a birthday party and groundbreaking ceremony at The Lillian Booth Actors’ Home, the New Jersey residence for retired entertainment professionals. Read more.

March 1, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund's star-studded gala honors Rocco Landesman at Cipriana 42nd Street on May 8, 2006

The Actors Fund will hold their annual, star-studded black-tie gala dinner and tribute performance on Monday, May 8, 2006, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Read more.

March 1, 2006, New York, NY
The Actors Fund announces new Networking Group in New York and Los Angeles

The Actors Work Program (AWP), the employment and training program of The Actors Fund, will expand its job search services to entertainment industry professionals with Network Now. Read more.

February 1, 2006, New York, NY
AVENUE Q, THE LION KING, & WICKED announce dates for Special Performances to benefit The Actors Fund

AVENUE Q, THE LION KING, and WICKED have annouced that they will add a ninth performance to their already scheduled eight-show week in order to perform a benefit performance where all proceeds will go to The Actors Fund. Read more.

January 6, 2006, New York, NY
JERSEY BOYS, SWEENEY TODD, AND THE ODD COUPLE announce dates for Special Performances to benefit The Actors Fund

JERSEY BOYS, SWEENEY TODD, and THE ODD COUPLE have annouced that they will add a ninth performance to their already scheduled eight-show week in order to perform a benefit performance where all proceeds will go to The Actors Fund. Read more.

November 9, 2005, New York, NY
The Actors Fund assists victims of Hurricane Katrina

In response to the crisis caused by this year’s Hurricanes, The Actors Fund is there to assist Entertainment Professionals in need of assistance. Read more.

November 1, 2005, New York, NY
Judy Kuhn, Philip Bosco, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse, Marc Kudisch & Ronn Carroll have been added to The Actors Fund's A Wonderful Life, a one-night only performance

The Actors Fund, a nonprofit organization serving the entire entertainment community, is proud to announce the addition of Judy Kuhn, Philip Bosco, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse, Marc Kudisch and Ronn Carroll to the cast of A Wonderful Life, a concert presentation of the musical inspired by the beloved 1946 film “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Read more.

October 12, 2005, New York, NY
The Actors Fund presents A Wonderful Life, a one-night only performance starring Brian Stokes Mitchell, David Hyde Pierce, and Dominic Chianese

The Actors Fund, a nonprofit organization serving the entire entertainment community, presents A Wonderful Life, a concert presentation of the musical inspired by the beloved 1946 film “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Read more.

October 7, 2005, New York, NY
The Actors Fund’s Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic announces partnership with the New Orleans Musicians Clinic

The Actors Fund and the New Orleans Musicians Clinic (NOMC) announce that the two organizations are partnering in helping New Orleans musicians who have relocated to the New York area following Hurricane Katrina.  The Actors Fund’s Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic will be the New York satellite facility of the NOMC. Read more.