Dear Actors Fund Friends,

For over a year now, we've been inviting you to show your support by attending virtual events from the comfort of your home. We are deeply grateful for all you've done to support a life in the arts during this time.

Slowly but surely, we've seen signs of reemergence. We’re thrilled to share upcoming in-person events that support our programs and services, including a Disney concert of showstopping songs and performers, and a celebration of Broadway's return with Stars in the House: Live!

Enjoy this week's offerings, and we can't wait to see you again.

Stars In The House: Live!
Sunday, September 12, 7 pm ET

The Town Hall and StarsInTheHouse.com

Join Stars In The House for a LIVE episode as they celebrate the return of Broadway!

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and theater across the world closing their curtains, husbands Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley created Stars in the House, a daily live-streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services. Join us on September 12 to be part of this first Stars In The House in-person event open to the public as we celebrate live performances together again! Stars from Broadway, film and television will appear live on stage (and on screen) in this special presentation of Stars in the House: Live!

The evening will star Chita Rivera, Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Lisa Mordente, Christine Pedi, Judy Kuhn, Schele Williams, Anika Larsen, Dana Delany, Liz Callaway, Marc Shaiman, Andréa Burns, Bellamy Young, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brenda Braxton, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Jose Llana, Dr. Jon LaPook and more!

Disney on Broadway Presents: Live at the New Am: Concerts to Benefit The Actors Fund
Thursday, July 22–Saturday, July 24, 7:30 pm ET
Sunday, July 25, 2 pm ET

The New Amsterdam Theatre

Celebrate the reopening of Broadway's historic New Amsterdam Theatre with a concert featuring your favorite Disney stars! Disney on Broadway Presents: Live at the New Am will mark the first live performances at the New Am since March 2020, and honor the remarkable support The Actors Fund has provided to members of the entertainment industry throughout the pandemic. The concert will feature performances by Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Michael James Scott (Aladdin), Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan).

Tickets are on sale now. Because the health and safety of theater employees, production staff, cast and guests are a top priority, please review health and safety guidelines prior to attending.

Club Cumming On The Coast
Now–Monday, September 6

Club Cumming On The Coast

Award-winning actor, singer, producer, author and philanthropist Alan Cumming is partnering with the Kennebunkport Resort Collection to bring his iconic, namesake New York City nightlife venture, Club Cumming, to Kennebunkport, Maine for a 15-week summer residency. Club Cumming on the Coast will make its debut at the historic Kennebunkport Inn, in the heart of downtown Kennebunkport's Dock Square, now through Labor Day Weekend. The boutique hotel's outdoor Sun Deck will be reimagined as a coastal New England version of the intimate and eclectic cabaret bar and lounge, serving up live entertainment, cocktails and dinner for guests and locals, alike.

This seasonal outpost will feature a rotating roster of talent, personally curated by Cumming and his team, who will perform Friday and Saturday evenings on a replica of the East Village venue's "postage stamp-sized" stage. Entertainment will range from theater-world stars to piano-bar show tunes, drag performances to jazz acts, and more. In addition to bringing world-class entertainers to Maine's storied summer colony, Club Cumming on the Coast has partnered with The Actors Fund, to support the national human service organization's ongoing effort to support arts professionals who have been especially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brickman’s Big Break - UPDATE
Now–Sunday, August 1

JimBrickman.com

Multiple Grammy nominee and best-selling recording artist Jim Brickman has announced the judges for his unique and one-of-a-kind competition, Brickman's Big Break, the first national talent competition exclusively for singers and musicians over 40.

The judges include Thelma Houston (Grammy winner), Phil Guerini (CEO for Jonas Group Entertainment), Victoria Shaw (Singer/Songwriter), Michael Orland (Associate Musical Director, American Idol) and Erik Olesen (Crush Music).

Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, let your talent shine! If you’ve always felt like you wanted to share your talent with the world (and you’re over 40), Brickman’s Big Break could be your chance! In a world where TV Talent shows focus on ages 18-30, Brickman’s Big Break embraces talented men & women ages 40+. The final Top 20 will be determined by Jim Brickman’s team of industry pros and votes from fans; the group will then be narrowed down to the Top 10, who will be featured on a livestream concert for fans and experts to vote.

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