Lea DeLaria, Mary Ann Lamb, Nancy Lemanager, Dana Moore, Rosie O’Donnell and Lillias White will now be part of the March 14 fundraiser at the Marquis Theatre. Those previously announced for the 10th annual event include Kathy Brier, Zoe Caldwell, Kate Clinton, Jennifer Cody, Edie Falco, Sutton Foster, Randy Graff, Ann Harada, Dee Hoty, Leila Josefowicz, Ledisi, Brandi Massey, Maureen McGovern, Bebe Neuwirth, Phyllis Newman, Orfeh, Faith Prince, Lynn Redgrave, Chita Rivera, Shayna Steele and Karen Ziemba. The Cagelles from the Broadway revival of La Cage aux Folles will also be part of the 8 PM concert, which benefits The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative of The Actors' Fund of America. Tickets for Nothing Like a Dame 2005 are available by calling (212) 840-0770, ext. 268. Visit www.broadwaycares.org for more information.
The Actors' Fund of America is the only national non profit organization that provides for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals. Since 1996, The Actors’ Fund has focused on helping women in the industry who are coping with critical health concerns through The Fund's Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. Initiated by Actors’ Fund Trustee Newman, the Women’s Health Initiative offers a roster of services to help women access health care and to coordinate support services.
The Marquis Theatre is located at 1535 Broadway.