Upcoming Events
Drop Dead Perfect, Producer’s Picks, New York, 7/15
Wicked, Special Performance, New York, 7/18
I Feel A Song Coming On with Carol Skarimbas and Larry Woodard, New York, 7/20
The Jock Duncan Celebri-TEE Golf & Tennis Outing, New Jersey, 7/21
Violet, Producer's Picks, New York, 7/23
The Lion King, Special Performance, Washington, D.C., 7/30
Broadway Under the Stars, Los Angeles, 8/16
The Lion King, Special Performance, New York, 8/17
Pippin, Producer's Picks, New York, 9/3
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Meet Annette Bening + 2 Tix to King Lear at Shakespeare in the Park
 Bidding closes today at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT!
You and a guest will see The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of King Lear in New York City during its run from July 22 - August 16 and enjoy a backstage meet & greet with our generous trustee, Oscar®, Emmy® and Tony® nominated star Annette Bening! Ms. Bening is joined onstage by Tony® and Emmy® Award winner John Lithgow in this production directed by Tony® winner Daniel Sullivan. Bid now. Donated By: Annette Bening and The Public Theater.
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The Heart and Soul of The Actors Fund
Meet three very special women who are each celebrating 25 years with The Actors Fund: Membership Manager Judy Fish, Administrative Coordinator Gloria Jones and Supervisor of Addiction and Recovery Services Rosalyn Gilbert. Whether it’s raising funds, supporting the social workers who are the backbone of our services or caring directly for people in need in entertainment, these ladies are a vital part of the heart and soul of The Fund. Read their stories and join us in congratulating them on their service to our creative community!
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Wicked and The Lion King Special Performances
Don't miss these blockbuster shows! Actors Fund Special Performances have been thrilling audiences for more than 80 years with an electric energy unlike any other night of theatre! What makes a Special Performance so "special"? Each year, Broadway companies in New York and on the road generously give their time and talent by adding a performance to already rigorous schedules to benefit The Actors Fund. You'll get access to the very best seats and the knowledge that you are giving back to help those in need in our creative community! Purchase tickets.
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Take the New York State Council on the Arts Planning Survey
 Do you "Heart The Arts"? New Yorkers are invited to take this 10 minute survey to help New York State Council on the Arts advance the role of the arts, culture and heritage in the lives of NY state's citizens, visitors and communities! Take the survey.
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 Congratulations Joe Benincasa— Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
Congratulations Joe! Our President and CEO Joseph P. Benincasa, here with Chairman Brian Stokes Mitchell, was awarded the Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre at a special cocktail ceremony this past June along with Broadway photographer Joan Marcus and general manager Charlotte Wilcox. As Joe says, "I am humbled and deeply grateful but this honor really belongs to everyone at The Fund. This recognition is wonderful and my hope is that it will shine a bright light on the vital work of The Actors Fund." Watch Joe’s Tony acceptance speech. Watch a video of Sutton Foster, Harvey Fierstein, Tyne Daly and Danny Burstein react to Joe’s honor on USA Today.
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 Barbara Cook Honored at LA Tony Awards® Viewing Party
Our 18th Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Party on June 8 was once again the place to be in LA on Broadway’s biggest night. The evening honored Broadway legend Barbara Cook with our Julie Harris Award, given by Barbara’s good friend and our co-host Florence Henderson (who was joined by fellow co-host Constantine Maroulis). Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors the evening raised more than $300,000—our most successful party to date. Read more.
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 Still Dreaming at The Lillian Booth Actors Home
This past June, residents and guests at The Lillian Booth Actors Home were treated to an exclusive special screening of Still Dreaming, a documentary by award-winning filmmakers Hank Rogerson and Jilann Spitzmiller that features directors Ben Steinfeld and Noah Brody of NYC’s Fiasco Theater as they led Home residents in a rehearsal period and production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Residents, their families and friends, and staff enjoyed seeing the film for the first time. We are very grateful to the filmmakers for doing this project and for sharing it with us on this special occasion! Watch the preview.
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