Actors' Fund Announces September 26 On the Twentieth Century Concert

An announcement on the Actors' Fund web site notes that "The wait is over! On Monday, September 26, 2005 at 7:30 pm, The Actors' Fund of America will present its eagerly awaited all-star Fifth Annual Benefit Concert. The Fund is excited to present the hilarious musical comedy ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, with a lush and exciting score by Cy Coleman and book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. This is a rare opportunity to see this seldom-produced favorite."

Previous benefit concerts for the Actors' Fund have included Hair, Dreamgirls, Funny Girl, and Chess among others. The concert will once again be musically directed by Seth Rudetsky, and it's anticipated that the concert will return to its usual home of the New Amsterdam Theatre.

THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA is the only national nonprofit organization that provides for the welfare of all entertainment professionals. A century ago, feelings of prejudice existed against people in the theatre. When actors and others engaged in the theatrical professions needed help, they had nowhere to turn. Founded in 1882, The Fund has grown to serve professionals in film, television, radio, music, opera, dance, as well as theatre. The organization assists performers and those behind the scenes including creative professionals, technical and crafts professionals and support staff.