Special BroadwayWorld Offer: Actors Fund Presents Kazan and Schwartz in 'Musical Mondays'

The Actors Fund will launch a new concert series MUSICAL MONDAYS, a series of Cabaret events in the lobby of the historic Pantages Theatre. Produced by John Bowab and Martin Wiviott, all shows include pre-show cocktail reception at 7:30 pm and post-show dessert reception with the artists.
On Monday October 27th Lainie Kazan will be featured.

On Monday November 24th Stephen Schwartz will be featured along with special guests Jason Alexander, Susan Egan, Jason Graae, Debbie Gravitte, Karen Morrow, Hila Plitmann

The Pantages Theater Lobby is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, CA. For tickets please call 323.933.9244 ext. 54. Tickets are $125 per concert / $200 for both concerts

The Golden Globe-winning Lainie Kazan is the embodiment of the word entertainer - an artist who has reached the pinnacle in virtually every area of performance. She has come a long way since she was Barbra Streisand's Broadway understudy in Funny Girl. After display her electrifying talent in two shows, she became the "chanteuse" of her native New York with nightclub stints and guest appearances on virtually every top variety and talk show in network television, including an unparalleled 26 appearances on The Dean Martin Show. She hosted her own variety special for NBC and opened the popular Lainie's Room and Lainie's Room East at the Los Angeles and New York Playboy Clubs. Lainie received critical acclaim for her role in the blockbuster comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which grossed over $600 million worldwide and won the People's Choice Award. She reprised her role in CBS' My Big Fat Greek Life TV series.

STEVEN SCHWARTZ is one of the most important composers and lyricists for musical theatre and musical films working today, with an entire career of stellar achievement. Nominated for six Academy Awards, and winner of three, his credits include the animated features Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as last year's smash Enchanted and DreamWorks' first animated feature, The Prince of Egypt.  Alongside his film work, Schwartz' incredibly successful stage productions include Godspell, Pippin, The Magic Show and the worldwide phenomenon WICKED.

THE ACTORS FUND is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment.  Founded in 1882, The Fund serves those in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with a broad spectrum of programs including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care.  Administered from offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, The Actors Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis, or transition. www.actorsfund.org.

Photo Credit James Sims