Dear friends of the Fund,

All of us at the Entertainment Community Fund are incredibly grateful to all of you for helping us support a life in the arts! Thank you for your generosity and dedication to helping the Fund be a safety net for those in the performing arts and entertainment community. We wish you and yours a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!

Chess Concert Cast Signed Oversized Pawns
Now–January 5

Charitybuzz

Thanks to the incredible cast of the recent benefit performance of Chess, you now have two chances to win a special piece of Broadway history via Charitybuzz! Up for auction are two oversized pawns, each signed by the entire cast which includes: Darren Criss, Lena Hall, Ramin Karimloo, Solea Pfeiffer, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, Bryce Pinkham with Kate Bailey, Joe Beauregard, Neal Benari, Brendon Chan, Nkrumah Gatling, Masumi Iwai, Nina Lafarga, Ben Laxton, Ross Lekites, Alicia Lundgren, Sean MacLaughlin, Robin Masella, Kaitlin Mesh, Katerina Papacostas, Emily Stillings, Stephen Tewksbury, Christopher Vo and Voltaire Wade-Greene. Included with each pawn are the pens used to sign the piece.

Make your move and bid so you’ll be the one saying checkmate! 100% of the net proceeds from these two auction lots will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.

Death of a Salesman Producer’s Picks
Wednesday, January 4, 7 pm ET

Hudson Theatre
141 West 44th Street
New York, NY

Give the gift of live theater for the holidays while supporting a life in the arts! Producer’s Picks tickets are donated by the producers so your entire ticket purchase goes to support the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs and services.

Olivier Award nominee Wendell Pierce and 2022 Tony nominee Sharon D Clarke reprise their roles as Willy and Linda Loman in a revival—told for the first time on Broadway—from the perspective of an African American family. A new cast of supporting actors join the production in New York, led by Tony winner André De Shields and Khris Davis. This powerful interpretation of Arthur Miller’s classic drama illuminates the dark underbelly of the American Dream and its elusive promise of equality and opportunity for all.

Funny Girl Producer’s Picks
Wednesday, January 18, 8 pm ET
Wednesday, February 1, 8 pm ET
Wednesday, February 8, 8 pm ET
Wednesday, February 15, 8 pm ET

August Wilson Theatre
245 West 52nd Street
New York, NY

Give the gift of live theater for the holidays while supporting a life in the arts! Producer’s Picks tickets are donated by the producers so your entire ticket purchase goes to support the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs and services.

This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she'd never be a star, but then something funny happened—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

Starring Lea Michele and featuring some of the most iconic songs in theatre history including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People,” Michael Mayer’s bold new production marks the first time Funny Girl has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.

Leopoldstadt Producer’s Picks
Wednesday, January 25, 7 pm ET

Longacre Theatre
220 West 48th Street
New York, NY

Set in Vienna, Leopoldstadt takes its title from the Jewish quarter. This passionate drama of love and endurance begins in the last days of 1899 and follows one extended family deep into the heart of the 20th Century. Full of his customary wit and beauty, Tom Stoppard’s latest work spans fifty years of time over two hours. With a cast of 38 and direction by Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt must not be missed.

More Events and Fundraisers:
Stars In The House: Watch musical performances, behind the scenes stories and more with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley
A Very Merry Christmas: Jim Brickman is generously donating his artist fees from this upcoming album to support the Entertainment Community Fund
B is for Broadway: A portion of the book proceeds will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund
Broadway Bird: Author Alex Timbers is donating his royalties from the book to the Entertainment Community Fund
The Broadway Exchange: A theater NFT marketplace for authorized digital collectibles with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Fund