Barbara Davis News

SAG-AFTRA and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today they are jointly working together to bring workplace sexual harassment counseling services for members of the union. Now available, the services are administered by trained counselors at The Actors Fund, a national human services organization for entertainment, media and performing arts professionals.

Dancers for Good, a glitzy gala benefitting The Actors Fund brought top dance talents from Martha Graham, Paul Taylor Dance Companies and more to East Hampton in a flawless, echanting evening of dance honoring two legends and true 'dancers for good': Bebe Neuwith & Chita Rivera.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Frozen have partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events: 'Women's Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories By, For & About Women,' a free symposium that took place this week at The St. James Theatre and a special performance of Frozen to benefit The Actors Fund and its Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative.  

Disney Theatrical Productions and Frozen have partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events. Women's Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories, By, For, and About Women, is a symposium that will take place at The St. James Theatre. There will also be a special performance of Frozen to benefit The Actors Fund and its Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. The events aim to highlight the importance of a continued investment in the encouragement and mentorship that is crucial to establishing and maintaining gender equality in the Broadway community.

Disney Theatrical Productions and Frozen have partnered with The Actors Fund to celebrate International Women's Day with two special events. Women's Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories, By, For, and About Women, is a symposium that will take place at The St. James Theatre. There will also be a special performance of Frozen to benefit The Actors Fund and its Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. The events aim to highlight the importance of a continued investment in the encouragement and mentorship that is crucial to establishing and maintaining gender equality in the Broadway community.

The Actors Fund and Mount Sinai opened a new health center for the performing arts and entertainment community in New York City on Thursday. Conveniently located at 729 7th Avenue in Times Square, The Samuel J. Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts will serve as the medical care provider that is solely focused on the particular health care needs of the entertainment and performing arts community.

Jamie Foxx and Idina Menzel are set to perform at the 30th Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 8th in Beverly Hills.

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) is cancelling its U.S. tour, which included a concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall,Wednesday, April 15. The cancellation is due to a recent and significant cut in tour funding from the City of Seoul.

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is producing VintAge, one of its two Signature Events, supporting the voice and vision of women in the arts & media as they age, tonight, October 18, from 1-5:30 p.m. at MIST Harlem.

E! News has confirmed that actresss Kat Dennings and singer Josh Groban are an official item!

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is producing VintAge, one of its two Signature Events, supporting the voice and vision of women in the arts & media as they age, on Saturday, October 18, from 1-5:30 p.m. at MIST Harlem.

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is producing VintAge, one of its two Signature Events, supporting the voice and vision of women in the arts & media as they age, on Saturday, October 18, 1-5:30 p.m. at MIST Harlem.

Tonight, October 2 and October 4 and 5, global violin sensation Sarah Chang joins the Houston Symphony for a performance of Barber's intensely lyrical Violin Concerto. The Korean-American violinist has been touted by The New York Times as 'technically brilliant, lively and characterful' and has been captivating audiences since her New York Philharmonic debut at age eight.

On October 2, 4 and 5, global violin sensation Sarah Chang joins the Houston Symphony for a performance of Barber's intensely lyrical Violin Concerto. The Korean-American violinist has been touted by The New York Times as “technically brilliant, lively and characterful' and has been captivating audiences since her New York Philharmonic debut at age eight.

The Women's Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra is proud to present their summer benefit, 'The Legacy of Lev Aronson', with Cleveland Orchestra Cellist Brian Thornton . This exciting benefit will be held today, August the 13th, 2014 at The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club in South Euclid.

The Women's Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra is proud to present their summer benefit, "The Legacy of Lev Aronson", with Cleveland Orchestra Cellist Brian Thornton . This exciting benefit will be held on Wednesday, August the 13th, 2014 at The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club in South Euclid.

This year again, United Solo Theatre Festival offered its support to The Actors Fund, an organization that helps entertainment professionals who are in need, crisis or transition. Before and after each show at the Festival the audience members were invited to join our fundraising. Both the generosity of our patrons and the involvement of the solo artists made the contribution to The Actors Fund possible.

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that the premiere Broadway presentation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart will host a series of post-show talkbacks, which began Tuesday, May 3.

Producer Daryl Roth announced today that the premiere Broadway presentation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart will host a series of post-show talkbacks, which began Tuesday, May 3.