Dear Actors Fund Friends,

The calendar has turned once again, and with it comes more uncertainty as we continue to adapt to changing safety measures and restrictions.

While we’re slowly celebrating the return of live theater, we are also taking a moment to cheer for all the ways in which the performing arts community has and continues to persevere. That creativity under pressure has shown itself time and again in the form of livestream concerts, new side businesses supporting the arts, musicals and plays performed from home, and so much more. Everyone’s perseverance and your unwavering support proved that a life in the arts is always possible, even in the most difficult circumstances.

We hope you enjoy this week's events, and hope to see you again soon.

The Show Must Go On Documentary Premiere
Monday, August 9, 6:30 pm ET

The Majestic Theatre

The Show Must Go On, a new documentary from theater director Sammi Cannold and Emmy-winning filmmaker Dori Berinstein, will make its premiere at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in a one-night-only fundraiser benefiting The Actors Fund. Adrienne Warren, Ariana DeBose, Sierra Boggess, Ali Ewoldt and Shereen Pimentel will join the festivities, along with additional surprise special guests.

The documentary follows the companies of two productions in South Korea—the world tour of The Phantom of the Opera and the South Korean tour of Cats—as they pushed forward safely during the pandemic when the rest of the industry had shut down worldwide.

The film also follows Andrew Lloyd Webber in the U.K. as he uses the South Korean companies' model in his fight for the future of theater in the West End.

Attendees must follow all COVID-19 safety measures and theater protocols set forth by the event. Please visit Telecharge for the most up-to-date information.

Together Apart
Friday, August 6–Friday, August 20

Together Apart Musical

If you missed this show the first time, now's your chance to see it! Broadway On Demand has announced they will be streaming the musical Together Apart, a collection of ten mini-musicals written, composed, directed-by and starring Brown University alumni. Together Apart was conceived by Grammy Award winner Lisa Loeb and features Emmy and SAG Award winner Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Emmy Award Winner Josh Hamilton (13 Reasons Why), Ann Harada (Avenue Q), JoBeth Williams (Kramer vs. Kramer) and more. The musical will be free to watch with donations encouraged to support The Actors Fund. It will be available on Broadway on Demand and also on the Together Apart Musical website

Additional performers include Akin Adams, Syd Atlas, Jessie Austrian, Kitty Balay, Isabel Brodsky, Noah Brody, Karen Bryant, Imani Camara, June Carryl, Sara Clarke, Maria Deasy, Deborah DeFuria, Mia Ellis, Abby Espiritu, Duncan Gallagher, Becky Gibel, Oamiya Haque, Laurie Israel, Claire Karpen, Eric Kirchberger, Pebble Kranz, Tisola Logan, Gillian Maimon, Meg MacCary, Dan Mackenzie, Gillian Maimon, Joseph Meissner, Luisa Patino, Gabriel Rosen, Rhonda Ross, Jonathan Schaffir, Marcy Schaffir, Sirsa Shekim, Lawrence Stern, Charlie Thurston, Paco Tolson, Anthony Walley, Joe Wilson Jr., Beth Wishnie and Arianna Zukerman.

Andrew Polec: Legacy of Love
Now–Friday, August 27

Stellar (Video on Demand)

There’s still time to see Andrew Polec, the international star of Bat Out Of Hell, in an all-new concert experience: Legacy of Love. Filmed before a live audience at the historic Bucks County Playhouse (and with The Mike Bond Quartet providing the onstage band), Legacy of Love is a showcase for Andrew’s dynamic vocals and features a lively mix of song genres including rock, pop, traditional musical theater and more. Special support for the live production and streaming event was provided by Rach Ireland. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund and Bucks County Playhouse's education programs.

More Online Events:
Crossovers Live!: August 30, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 20, 8 pm ET
The Pack Podcast: New episode every Thursday
Stars In The House: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 8 pm ET
Brickman's Big Break: Now–September 7
Club Cumming on the Coast: Now–September 6