Dear Actors Fund Friends,

Much like you, we really miss being able to gather together in person for live performances. There’s something indiscernibly exciting about those moments right before an event begins, as the lights go down and the audience either grows silent—or erupts into cheers.

However, we’re so grateful that the entertainment industry is nimble, creative and committed to bringing their art to audiences no matter what. We’ve enjoyed concerts, Broadway shows, West End productions, play readings, reunions, and more online productions that we never could have imagined would be possible. And the fact that so many of these events have benefited our Emergency Financial Assistance program helps us make sure this community is stronger than ever when in-person gatherings are safe once again and return.

Thank you for tuning in, making donations, and helping spread the word about our events and resources. We couldn’t do it without you! We hope you enjoy these offerings of at home entertainment—and this week, we even have a chance for you to share your own story within the performing arts community!

Boston Marriage
Thursday, November 12, 8 pm ET

Spotlight on Plays

In Boston Marriage Anna and Claire, two scheming “women of fashion”, have their world upended when Anna receives an enormous emerald and an income to match from a wealthy admirer. Claire, meanwhile, is infatuated with a respectable young lady and wants to enlist the jealous Anna’s help for an assignation. Tony Award winner Patti LuPone and Rebecca Pidgeon are Anna and Claire, with Sophia Macy as their Maid. David Mamet directs.

Brickman for Broadway Christmas Live
Saturday, November 28, 8 pm ET

JimBrickman.com

Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with Brickman for Broadway Christmas Live. All proceeds from the virtual concert and the album sales will benefit The Actors Fund. The Brickman for Broadway Christmas album features sensational performances from Megan Hilty, Santino Fontana, Kelli O’Hara, Norm Lewis, Adrienne Warren, Shoshana Bean, Max von Essen, Sierra Boggess and Matt Doyle and celebrates the season with soaring vocals, and a merry and bright holiday spirit.

Brickman will bring the album to life with a live virtual up close and personal concert experience blending yuletide memories and holiday carols. Scheduled to appear with Jim Brickman are Kelli O'Hara, Matt Doyle, Adrienne Warren, Max von Essen, Shoshana Bean, Norm Lewis, Megan Hilty, Wayne Brady and more. Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night.

Jim Brickman’s Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before.

When the Lights Are Bright Again
Ongoing–January 31, 2021

Whenthelightsarebrightagain.com

New York based actor Andrew Norlen has decided to document this unprecedented time into a history book that will live on forever, but he won’t be writing it alone. The theater community will be writing it, together! We may not be able to gather together in person yet, but our hopes and our passion have not burnt out. When The Lights Are Bright Again is an opportunity to share your truth by submitting a “letter-to-self” to be a part of a self-published coffee table book to be released on Amazon in early 2021, fully written by the lights of the theater industry. Once published, 90% of the profits will benefit The Actors Fund, putting the money directly back into the theater community.

The book will be BY our industry, FOR our industry, immortalizing our history.

Don’t miss your chance to submit your letter into the book!

More Online Events:
Stars in the House: Mondays-Saturdays at 8 pm ET
Omaze: Don’t miss your chance to meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!
LE at Home: Check out the full list of experiences, all of which are available through 2021.
#BWAYWORLDRECORD: Join them to attempt breaking The Guinness World Records™ title for the record of largest online video album of people singing the same song.