The Actors Fund concert series entitled Musical Mondays, a series of Cabaret events in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre, will return this year. Produced by John Bowab and Martin Wiviott, all shows include pre-show cocktail reception at 7:30 pm and post-show dessert reception with the artists. On Monday March 24, the series kicks off with a tribute to Ron Abel. Scheduled to appear are Lucie Arnaz, Loretta Devine, Joely Fisher, Joey Gian, Marsha Kramer, Wayne Moore, Valarie Pettiford, Linda Purl and Giselle Wolf. The reception begins at 7:30 and the program at 8:30. The Pantages Theater Lobby is at 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets are $125 per concert. Call 323-933-9244 ext. 59.
Following the Actors Funds critically acclaimed concerts with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Peter Gallagher, Valarie Pettiford, Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, Melissa Manchester and Sam Harris - this spectacular cast starts their 3rd year of the series off with a bang! The Actors Fund returns with their 2008 sequence of exclusive and intimate Musical Mondays in the foyer of the Hollywood landmark. In the tradition of offering exclusive and unforgettable experiences to the public, The Actors Fund is proud to offer the incomparable talents of Ron Abel. This multi-award winning composer, producer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor and musical director has an enviable listing of stage, film and TV credits and an even more impressive international list of artists that he has worked with, including Carol Burnett, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Hyde Pierce, Lily Tomlin, Jason Alexander, Kim Basinger, Johnny Mathis, Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli and Jessye Norman, to name only a few.Videos