Billy Crystal, Neil Sedaka and More Added to May 23 Actors' Fund Gala

The Actors' Fund of America (www.actorsfund.org) announces that Billy Crystal will be on hand to receive The Actors' Fund's Artistic Achievement Award and Neil Sedaka will be performing at their annual gala on Monday, May 23, 2005 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. "There's No Business Like Show Business" gala honors Roger Berlind (presented by Brian Stokes Mitchell), legendary Performer and founder of The Actors' Fund's Women's Health Initiative Phyllis Newman (presented by Liz Smith), John McGuire of SAG (presented by Melissa Gilbert and Larry Keith), plus a special tribute to the 2005 Tony-Award Nominees. The event is chaired by Actors' Fund President, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Trustee Lynn Redgrave. Neil Sedaka will be performing several of his favorites along with an all-star cast in a special BROADWAY SINGS SEDAKA tribute..

The Actors' Fund of America's Annual Gala
An evening of dinner, spectacular entertainment and celebration!

Monday, May 23rd, 2005
Cipriani 42nd Street - 110 East 42nd Street, New York City
Reception 6:30pm/Dinner, Tribute & Performance 7:30pm/Black Tie

Billy Crystal
The Actors' Fund Artistic Achievement Award

Roger Berlind
The Actors' Fund Medal of Honor
Presented by Brian Stokes Mitchell

John McGuire
of the Screen Actors Guild
The Actors' Fund Nedda Harrigan Logan Award

Phyllis Newman
The Tom Dillon Humanitarian Award

With
A Star Studded Tribute to, and Performance by Neil Sedaka

Ticket prices are from $750 to $2,500 for individual tickets and tables begin at $15,000. For more information please call the Benefit Office at 212.786.6186 or go to www.actorsfund.org.