LOOPED Invited Dress Rehearsal Benefits The Actors Fund, 2/18

The invited dress rehearsal of the upcoming show LOOPED taking place on February 18th will benefit the Actors Fund, producers announced today. A limited number of seats to benefit the Fund were provided by producers and are available for purchase through the Actors Fund.

Matthew Lombardo's new comedy LOOPED, directed by Rob Ruggiero and starring Valerie Harper, will play the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Previews begin on February 19 and opening night is Sunday March 14.

In addition to Harper, the production will feature Matthew Lombardo, Brian Hutchison, and Michael Mulheren.

LOOPED tells the story of Tallulah Bankhead, the internationally celebrated actress, being called into a sound studio in 1965 to re-record (or "loop") one line of dialogue for what would be her last film -- the dreadful "Die, Die My Darling." Southern, but by no means a belle, Ms. Bankhead was known for her wild partying and convention-defying exploits that surpassed even today's celebrity bad girls. Given her inebriated state and inability to loop the line properly, what ensues is an uproarious showdown between an uptight film editor and the outrageous legend. Brian Hutchison and Michael Mulheren complete the company.

LOOPED will play Tue at 7, Wed-Fri at 8, Wed at 2, Sat at 2 & 8, and Sun. at 3 PM. Tickets are available through www.telecharge.com, or by calling 212 239 6200. For more information visit www.loopedonbroadway.com. Tickets for the February 18th invited dress are $120 and may be purchased online at www.store.actorsfund.org.

The Actors Fund - founded in 1882 by actors and others in the entertainment professions to help those in need or crisis - is a nonprofit, national human services organization that helps close to 10,000 people every year from across the country. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund supports everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment - on stage or screen or behind the scenes - through a wide array of programs in social and health services, employment and training, emergency financial assistance, insurance and housing needs, and assisted living and nursing care residences. For those who work in theatre, film, TV, dance, music, radio and opera, The Actors Fund is there - 24/7 - as a safety net and a place to reach out to for help.

For more information, visit www.actorsfund.org.