By Andrew Gans
04 Jun 2009

A host of acclaimed Broadway productions will offer special performances to benefit the Actors Fund this summer.

The June 28 performance of Wicked (8 PM at the Gershwin Theatre), the July 12 performance of Blithe Spirit (7 PM at the Shubert Theatre), the July 19 performance of West Side Story (8 PM at the Palace Theatre), the Aug. 2 performance of The Lion King (8 PM at the Minskoff Theatre) and the Aug. 23 performance of Jersey Boys (8 PM at the August Wilson Theatre) will benefit the non-profit organization.

Producers of Mary Stuart have also donated select tickets for the July 11 performance of that Tony-nominated revival at the Broadhurst Theatre; show time is 8 PM.

For tickets call (212) 221-7300, ext. 133, e-mail tickets@actorsfund.org or visit www.store.actorsfund.org.

The Actors Fund, which was founded in 1882, is a non-profit organization that provides for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals. Some of the many programs The Actors Fund provides include a nursing home and assisted living care facility; senior and disabled programs; mental health services; chemical dependency services; entertainment industry assistance programs; the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative; the AIDS Initiative; and supportive housing on both coasts.

For more information visit www.actorsfund.org.