Donna McKechnie, Hugh Panaro & More Will Shine a Spotlight on 'THE JEWISH LEGACY OF BROADWAY' This December

The Actors Fund, in association with Michael Childers, will present a one-night only special event, Tradition: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway, a celebration of the great Jewish composers, lyricists and performers who graced the stages of Broadway from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, on Monday, December 14 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at John Jay College (524 West 59th Street). All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund.

From the roots of Tin Pan Alley, operettas, and most of all, the Yiddish Theatre, Tradition: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway celebrates the genesis and birth of the American musical. Tradition: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway, produced by Michael Childers, with direction by David Levy and music direction by John McDaniel, features a cast of Broadway favorites that include Christine Andreas, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Brian Childers, Janice Hall, Beth Leavel, Hal Linden, Janene Lovullo, Millicent Martin, Sean McDermott, Donna McKechnie, Debra Monk, Hugh Panaro, Craig Schulman, Gary Shaw, Von Smith, Billy Stritch and Karen Ziemba (artist appearance subject to availability). Additional artists to be announced shortly.

Tickets for Tradition: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway are $75, $100, $150, $250 and $500 and can be purchased at www.actorsfund.org or by calling 212.221.7300 ext. 133. For information on sponsorships which include exclusive access to the VIP cast party, please contact Louie Anchondo at lanchondo@actorsfund.org.

The Actors Fund gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors Helene Galen, Harold Matzner, United Airlines and the New York Marriott Marquis.

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone-performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 21,000 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund's programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has been-for 133 years-a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. Visit www.actorsfund.org.