The Actors Fund's annual gala is held May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis, where the Fund's Medal of Honor will be bestowed upon four artists.
The evening celebrates Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty; Tony-winning director Kenny Leon, currently represented on Broadway with the revival of Children of a Lesser God; two-time Tony winner Chita Rivera; and Oscar nominee Uma Thurman, who made her Broadway debut this season in The Parisian Woman.
The event begins at 6 PM with cocktails followed by a 7 PM dinner and tribute. Special guests鈥攎any of whom will perform鈥攊nclude Annette Bening, Carolee Carmello, Robert Creighton, John Doyle, Andrew Garfield, Mandy Gonzalez, Denise Gough, Kathryn Grody, Barry Levinson, Beth Malone, Laurie Metcalf, David Morse, Mandy Patinkin, LaTanya Richardson, Lauren Ridloff, Ben Vereen, and Barrett Wilbert Weed.
鈥淚t鈥檚 fitting that The Actors Fund honors Warren Beatty, Kenny Leon, Chita Rivera and Uma Thurman, four legends of the film, theater and dance worlds,鈥� said Brian Stokes Mitchell, Chairman of The Actors Fund, in an earlier statement. 鈥淭heir artistry represents the best of our industry, and they are individuals who lead with their heart, showing boundless compassion for those in need in our entertainment and performing arts community.鈥�
The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.
Tickets begin at $1,500 and include reception, dinner, and entertainment. For tables and sponsorships, call (212) 627-1000 or email [email protected].
Rivera has been a special guest performer on 半岛体育鈥檚 Broadway on the High Seas cruises. Tickets are now on sale for the cruise April 7鈥�14, 2019, and the Broadway on the High Seas 10: cruise June 24鈥揓uly 1, 2019. Lineups of top Broadway stars will be announced at a later date. Call Judy Perl Worldwide for tickets at (844) 561-3625. Visit for booking and information.
(Updated May 14, 2018)
