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Photos: A Fantastic Night For Black Theatre United at Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2024

There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.

Photos: Go inside The Entertainment Community Fund's 2024 Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2024

Last night at the Entertainment Community Fund, (formerly The Actors Fund) gala, they announced the $160 million ESSENTIAL Campaign: a bold and comprehensive effort that will combine all of the organization’s fundraising, allowing the Fund to serve more people in more places.

Review: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Made For An Entertaining Monday Night At Birdland
by Analisa Bell - Oct 30, 2023

Birdland was packed to the brim Monday night for Jamie deRoy and Friends, a variety night benefitting The Entertainment Community Fund.

Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2023

The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5.  Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World.  Check out photos here!

Photos: Go Inside BroadwayWorld's Star-Studded 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - May 23, 2023

Sunday night was a very special occasion here at BroadwayWorld. The best of Broadway gathered at Sony Hall to celebrate a huge milestone- our 20th Anniversary! The concert event benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

B IS FOR BROADWAY Children's Book to be Released in Support of The Actors Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2022

Random House Children’s Books and The Actors Fund announced that they have partnered to release B IS FOR BROADWAY: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z. The book is the follow-up to the hit debut picture book A Is for Audra, which has had Broadway fans young and old clamoring to add it to their collections.

United Solo Closes 2021 Season With Grand Awards Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021

Following a month-long run that featured several dozen one-person theatre productions from across the globe, United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, concluded its twelfth season at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in New York by presenting this year's awards at the United Solo Closing Gala.

Photos: WICKED Cast Returns to the Gershwin Theatre for Re-Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 15, 2021

Good news! Broadway's wonderful Wicked has made its highly anticipated return to the stage of the Gershwin Theatre. Composer Stephen Schwartz was in attendance at tonight's performance and joined the company for opening night bows, as was original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, who made a pre-show speech. Check out photos from the epic night below!

The Actors Fund Has Distributed Over $19 Million Since Broadway Shut Down
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2021

This past year since Broadway has been shut down, The Actors Fund has distributed over $19 million in cash assistance to members of the industry.

The Actors Fund and Thomas Safran & Associates Break Ground on Affordable Housing & Arts Center - The Hollywood Arts Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021

The Actors Fund and affordable housing developer Thomas Safran & Associates, broke ground on The Hollywood Arts Collective, a $120 million project that will include 151 units of affordable housing for artists, the Glorya Kaufman Theater, rehearsal studios, non-profit arts office space and a new home for The Actors Fund Western Region Headquarters.

RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL Raises $2 Million For the Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2021

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical has generated a total of $2 million to benefit The Actors Fund, making this the most successful fundraiser in Actors Fund history.

Wake Up With BWW 1/4: RATATOUILLE Raises Over $1 Million; Reviews, Photos, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2021

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical has raised over $1 million for @ActorsFund, read the reviews and check out photos of the cast in action!

Photo Flash: First Look at Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, Ashley Park, and More in RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL; Raises Over $1 Million For the Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2021

The premiere of the virtual benefit performance of Ratatouille: the TikTok Musical took place last night Friday, January 1 at 7pm ET and will stream for 72 hours only through TodayTix. 

RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL Streaming Event Announced, Benefiting The Actors Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020

As was announced earlier today via TikTok, the Tony Award-winning theatrical production company Seaview (Slave Play; Sea Wall/A Life) will present, for one performance only, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical on Friday, January 1, 2021 at 7:00pm ET to benefit The Actors Fund. 

The Happy Hour Guys And Gun Hill Brewing Co. To Release Curtain Up Beer To Benefit The Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2020

The Happy Hour Guys and Gun Hill Brewing Company announced today the launch of Curtain Up– Save the Arts, the sixth beer in the Broadway Brews six-pack that will help raise funds for     The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in entertainment and performing arts. 

The Actors Fund Raises $1.1 Million at Virtual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2020

The evening featured appearances from Broadway luminaries including Medal of Honor recipients Tony Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick and Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Sarah Jessica Parker. The honor was presented to the couple by three-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane.

The Actors Fund Virtual Gala Honors Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2020

The Actors Fund will hold its first-ever Virtual Gala on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00pm ET. The evening will celebrate The Actors Fund and the 35th anniversary of Career Transition For Dancers, a program of The Fund.

The Actors Fund Announces Keith McNutt as Executive Director of The Fund's Western Region
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020

The Actors Fund today announced the promotion of Keith McNutt to Executive Director of The Fund's Western Region. Prior to running their west coast operations, a position McNutt has held since 2006, he served for a decade as head of The Actors Fund's HIV/AIDS Initiative in their New York office.

The Actors Fund Virtual Gala Will Honor Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2020

The Actors Fund will hold its first-ever Virtual Gala on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00pm ET. The evening will celebrate The Actors Fund and the 35th anniversary of Career Transition For Dancers, a program of The Fund.

G SESSIONS: WHAT IS YOUR G STATUS? Announces Guest Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2020

The Harlem Arts Foundation with the G Project, has just announced the line-up of special guests for its premiere season of the G Sessions: What Is Your G Status?, 20 minutes of stimulating one on one conversation by a host with one special guest to define and discuss their G Status.