Dear Actors Fund Friends,

Join us as we travel back in time to June 8, 2015 to the Minskoff Theatre in New York City, where the cast of NBC’s hit TV show Smash gathered for one night only to perform songs and stories from Bombshell, the show-within-a-show about Marilyn Monroe. This benefit concert for The Actors Fund hasn’t been seen since that summer night almost five years ago…until tonight!

In association with People.com, we are proud to share Bombshell In Concert! Tune in to see the sold-out 2015 benefit concert, plus a current reunion of original cast members from Smash as they reflect on the show, the music, behind the scenes stories and more.

This virtual event is just one of the many fundraising initiatives benefiting our COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance program, which has distrusted more than $11 million to more than 9,000 professionals in the entertainment community who are in need due to the Coronavirus.

We can’t thank you enough for all of your support week after week, as we continue to navigate this temporary “new normal” of enjoying the performing arts we all love so much while supporting those who need our help now more than ever.

Bombshell In Concert
Wednesday, May 20, 8 pm ET

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Join us with People.com for Bombshell In Concert!

The evening will be introduced by two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger. During intermission, Difficult People's Julie Klausner will host a live (virtual) reunion with the show’s original cast members.

The night will feature Smash stars Christian Borle, Jaime Cepero, Will Chase, Brian d'Arcy James, Jack Davenport, Ann Harada, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey, Jeremy Jordan, Katharine McPhee, Andy Mientus, Debra Messing, Leslie Odom, Jr., Krysta Rodriguez and Wesley Taylor.

Love Letters
Thursday, May 21, 8 pm ET

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Broadway’s Best Shows, a new home for entertaining, engaging content, long form features and exclusive access to Broadway’s Best, continues its weekly one-night-only “Spotlight On Plays” series to benefit The Actors Fund!

Join us next for A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, starring Bryan Cranston and Sally Field. Directed by Jerry Zaks, the play follows the 50-year correspondence between two soul mates.

The Big Quiz Thing
Friday, May 22, 5 pm ET

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Get ready to test your Broadway knowledge! As seen in the world's first bar-trivia TV show, The Big Quiz Thing—creators of game show entertainment for corporate and private events nationwide—presents the ultimate Broadway trivia experience, to benefit The Actors Fund, playable online from anywhere! Gather your team of 2-6 players and sign up today. The game will be played virtually on Friday, May 22 at 5 pm ET. All proceeds go to support The Actors Fund.

Laughter in Lockdown
Friday, May 22, 8 pm ET

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NYLaughs will present a hosted two-hour streaming fundraiser featuring appearances and performances by Wayne Brady, Wanda Sykes, Judd Apatow, Ray Romano and other beloved comedians. Proceeds will benefit out of work comedians, TV writers and comedy professionals as part of The Fund’s greater initiative to help entertainment creatives struggling financially due to COVID-19.

Special thanks to Suzette Simon and the entire team at NYLaughs along with all the incredible talent who are part of this special evening!

Auction of 1000 Stars



Ryan Murphy Television and The Actors Fund Partnership Auction
Six-time Emmy and Tony Award-winning Producer and Director Ryan Murphy is partnering with The Actors Fund on an auction to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance program. The auction will include costumes and memorabilia from Ryan Murphy’s shows including the recently premiered Hollywood, 911, Lone Star, Pose, American Horror Story, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Boys In The Band and Feud: Bette & Joan. This is an amazing opportunity to own items from award-winning shows that have been worn and/or autographed by celebrities like Lady Gaga, Patti LuPone, Billy Porter and many more. 

Bid now and check back often for more items!


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