Actors' Fund Hosts Special Performances of Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd & Odd Couple

By: Jan. 11, 2006
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The Actors' Fund of America will host special performances of Jersey Boys, Sweeney Todd and The Odd Couple to benefit the organization.

On Sunday, January 22nd at 8 p.m., there will be a Special Performance of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the August Wilson Theatre, 245 West 52nd Street. Regular seats range from $96.25 to $111.25.

A Special Performance of Sweeney Todd will be held on Sunday, January 29th at 7 p.m.: The Sondheim musical, starring Patti LuPone and Michael Cerveris, is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street. Special Benefit Priced Tickets are available at $250 and regular seats from $36.25 to $101.25.

On, Sunday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m., Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, will receive a Special Performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 West 47th Street. Special Benefit Priced Tickets are available at $500; regular ticket prices are sold out.

"Special Performances are among the most thrilling theatrical experiences, and the hottest tickets in town. Broadway companies generously give their time and talent by adding these special shows to their already rigorous schedules, and perform for audiences full of their peers from the entertainment community. Proceeds from all Special Performances benefit The Actors' Fund of America," according to press notes.

 For over 120 years, The Actors' Fund of America is the national nonprofit organization that provides for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals. Professionals in film, television, radio, theatre, dance and music all turn to The Actors' Fund in times of need. Programs include: Entertainment Industry Assistance Program, Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Services, Senior and Disabled Programs, Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, AIDS Initiative, The Actors' Work Program, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic, Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care Facility, and supportive housing on both coasts.

To purchase tickets, call (212) 221-7300 ext.133, or visit the theatre box office. For more information, please visit www.actorsfund.org.

 
 

 
 

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