Dear Actors Fund Friends,

As in-person performances resume, we’re also excited to continue to share virtual events with our supporters all over the world. It's a testament to your dedication and the resilience of the entertainment community that we've been able to get to this point. We know how difficult this last year and a half has been for everyone, especially those in the performing arts; we’re so grateful to you all for inspiring and encouraging us to keep looking ahead.

Thank you for all your help, and enjoy these upcoming online events.

The Actors Fund Virtual Gala 2021
Monday, November 1, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT

Online

Have you bought your table or tickets yet? Or perhaps you’d like to purchase an electronic tribute ad to celebrate our honorees who include actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director and producer Debbie Allen; clean tech investor, real estate developer and philanthropist Niko Elmaleh; Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning producer Stacey Mindich; musician, actor, radio host, author and producer Seth Rudetsky; and playwright, actor and producer James Wesley. Show your support today!

Our honorees represent the communities we serve, including entertainment professionals working in film, television, theater, music and dance.

The Virtual Reception begins at 6:30 pm ET, with the Gala Tribute beginning at 7 pm ET. Festive cocktail attire is encouraged as you will be on screen with guests at your table.

When The Lights Are Bright Again Book Launch
Monday, November 1, 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT

Broadway On Demand

Applause Books is proud to announce the release of When the Lights are Bright Again by Andrew Richard Norlen and photos by Matthew Murphy. This beautiful book immortalizes the stories, struggles and successes of an industry that was the first to be shut down and one of the last to return.

You can enjoy the excitement of the book launch party by watching the free livestream exclusively on Broadway On Demand where you will see performances by Eden Espinosa, James Harkness, Shereen Pimentel, Robert Hartwell, Eleri Ward, MiMi Scardulla, Nattalyee Randall, Courtney Daniels, Davon Williams and more!

Crossovers Live!
Mondays, November 22 and December 20, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

Stellar

Hosted by Tony Award-winning actor and Chairman of the Board of The Actors Fund, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Crossovers Live! is an exciting and innovative talk show featuring stars who’ve made the jump from stage to film, television or music. Cheeky, thought-provoking and wildly entertaining, the show features iconic artists as they share rare stories and elaborate on their transition between different types of stardom. Candid discussions and unexpected laughs are just further reasons why Crossovers Live! is can’t-miss entertainment.

Make sure to buy your tickets for episode five on November 22 with special guest David Hyde Pierce! And you won’t want to miss the holiday finale on December 20 with special guests to be announced! Ten percent of ticket proceeds from Crossovers Live! will benefit The Actors Fund

Stars in the House
Mondays & Tuesdays, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

StarsInTheHouse.com

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s live talk show, Stars In The House, has raised more than $1,086,600 to benefit The Actors Fund!

In case you missed it, Tuesday night featured a Halloween Game Night of guest stars from some of the spookiest shows on Broadway: Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd), Julia Murney (Wicked), Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family), Hugh Panaro (The Phantom of the Opera) and Presley Ryan (Beetlejuice).