Photo Coverage: A Sneak Peek At The Actors' Fund 'On The Twentieth Century'

Steeped in the glamour of Hollywood circa 1932, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY is a screwball comedy with an unforgettable score and an unexpected love story. Set on the celebrated The 20th Century Ltd. from Chicago to New York, this wildly entertaining musical is an uproarious valentine to show business.

With a Tony winning score and book by Cy Coleman (Music) and Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Book and Lyrics), ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY concerns the efforts of a grandiose theatrical impresario, Oscar Jaffe (Douglas Sills), to persuade glamorous film star - and his former lover - Lily Garland (Marin Mazzie) to appear in his new stage production.

Lily's involvement will guarantee a hit for Jaffe and save him from his creditors as well as resuscitate his floundering artistic reputation. With the help of his two faithful henchmen and a somewhat off-kilter religious zealot, Jaffe struggles to outwit Lily, her preening movie star boyfriend Bruce Granit as well as a rival producer. And all this has to happen before the 20th Century Ltd. reaches New York.

On the Twentieth Century will star Marin Mazzie as glamorous '30s movie star Lily Garland, who meets ex-flame director Oscar Jaffe (played by Douglas Sills) on the luxe train en route to New York. The concert will also star Christopher Sieber as Bruce Granit, Brad Oscar as Oliver Webb), Brooks Ashmanskas as Owen O'Malley, Jo Anne Worley as nutty Letitia Primrose, Robert Cuccioli as The Doctor, Kathleen Turner as Imelda Thornton, and Cheyenne Jackson, David Josefsberg, Andy Karl and Tyler Maynard, who were amongst the original cast of Altar Boyz.

Tickets for the one-night-only benefit are priced $75-$2,500 and are available by calling (212) 221-7300, ext. 133. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.actorsfund.org

ABOUT THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA
The Actors' Fund of America, founded in 1882, is the national human service organization helping all entertainment professionals in theatre, television, film, music, opera and dance. The Actors' Fund's broad spectrum of programs - designed to address the specific needs of the community - includes comprehensive social services, financial assistance, supportive and affordable housing, career counseling, and skilled nursing and assisted living care. Administered from offices in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, these programs help people solve problems and make positive changes in their lives. The Fund is always there; helping colleagues in times of need. Please visit our website at http://www.actorsfund.org learn more.

Director Peter Flynn

Musical Director and Artistic Producer, Seth Rudetsky

Seth

Brooks Ashmaskas, Douglas Sills and Brad Oscar perform
"I Rise Again"

Brooks, Douglas and Brad

Douglas

Brooks and Douglas
 

The trio

Douglas gives himself a lift!

Douglas and Brad

Douglas hits his money note

Brooks and Brad are joined by leading lady, Marin Mazzie
who sings "Never"

Marin

She said "Never!"

But....

 
"She'd Rather Die!"

 
Jo Anne Worley cracks the cast, crew and press up
as nutty Letitia Primrose singing "Repent"

 

Jo Anne's big finish

Brooks and Brad kick of the title song

Joined in by the uber-talented chorus

Brad, Jo Anne, Marin, Doug, Brooks and Seth around
the piano

Douglas Sills and Marin Mazzie

Marin

Jo Anne with director, Peter Flynn

Peter flanked by Brooks, Jo Anne and Brad

A Forbidden Broadway reunion - Brad Oscar and Craig Wells

Two Divas - Seth and Marin

Choreographer Denis Jones with Seth

Spelling Bee u/s Todd Buonopane takes on a small role

Brooks, Jo Anne and Brad ham it up for the BroadwayWorld.com
cameras

"Class Photo" ( click to see it large! )