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Actors Fund Home Enters New Era With New Board Of Trustees And Honorary Council
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

The Actors Fund Home has entered a new phase of growth with its designation as a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Entertainment Community Fund and the appointment of a newly formed Board of Trustees and Honorary Council.

SDC Announces Executive Board Election Results
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2022 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 14. Evan Yionoulis was elected to serve a second term as Executive Board President.

Entertainment Community Fund & Bertoia Auctions to Present AN 'ANTIQUE' TOY STORY Auction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) is partnering with Bertoia Auctions to present An “Antique” Toy Story: A Special Event. Proceeds from this auction, consisting of hundreds of antique toys, will directly benefit the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ.

The Entertainment Community Fund Announces Five New Members To Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022

At an annual meeting held on July 26, the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees and reelected Tony Award-winning actor Brian Stokes Mitchell as Chair, his nineteenth term of serving in this role.

Photos: The Stars Arrive at Opening Night of THE MUSIC MAN
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 11, 2022

The Broadway revival of The Music Man opened at the Winter Garden Theatre last night, February 10, starring Tony-winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Photo Coverage: Jamie DeRoy and Friends at Birdland Jazz Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 7, 2021

Last night an audience of friends gathered in Birdland to enjoy an evening with everyones favorite friend… Jamie deRoy.  Jamie presented a group of her Broadway celebrity friends to schmooze and perform at what always turns out to be an exciting evening of world class entertainment. 

Billy Porter and Henry Tisch Join The Actors Fund's Board of Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

The Actors Fund announced today the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Billy Porter and Henry Tisch.  

The Lambs Marks 146th Founding Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020

The Lambs - America's first professional theatrical club and oldest professional theatrical organization - is celebrating its 146th founding anniversary this month with festive online gatherings replacing in-person social events at our clubhouse in Midtown Manhattan amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Cast Will Return on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will celebrate the six-month anniversary of 'Stars in the House' with the return of the cast of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' back by popular demand!

Photo Coverage: Inside Barrington Stage Company's Gala at Green Room 42
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 12, 2019

Last night in the heart of the Theatre District, Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, hosted its annual New York City Benefit, BSC/NYC to celebrate its 25th Anniversary Season. The annual event raised $110K for Barrington Stage's Julianne Boyd New Works Fund. The one-night only cabaret took place at the The Green Room 42.