MEDIA ADVISORY

HUGH JACKMAN RETURNS TO HOST ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD AND BROADWAY

Stars of stage and screen gather for fifth annual “A Fine Romance” to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund

WHAT

An evening of celebrity performances honoring musicals from stage and screen.

WHEN

Saturday, May 1, 2010; press placing begins at 6:30 p.m.; celebrity arrivals start at approximately 7:00 p.m.

WHERE

20th Century Fox, 10201 W. Pico Blvd., Stage #8. (Enter Galaxy parking gate)

WHO

Celebrities performing include: Hugh Jackman, Katie Holmes, Joel Grey, Patti LuPone, Shirley MacLaine, James Marsden, Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Barrowman, Christine Ebersole, Hector Elizondo, Leslie Uggams, Cheyenne Jackson, Melina Kanakaredes, Kelli O'Hara, Lea Salonga, Aaron Tveit and more.

SHOW CREDITS

Producers: Laurence Mark (“Julie & Julia,” “Dreamgirls,”) and Dan Jinks (“Milk,” “American Beauty”); director: Adam Shankman (“Hairspray,” “Bedtime Stories”); music director: John Mauceri (The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra).

MEDIA ACCESS

Media can cover celebrity arrivals; no press will be admitted into the event. All media must be credentialed in advance and will be placed.

SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsors: AARP, Panasonic Hollywood Labs; Host Hotel: Intercontinental Los Angeles — Century City; Venue provided by 20th Century Fox

CHAIRPERSONS

Ann & Jim Gianopulos

CHARITY

For nearly 90 years, the Motion Picture & Television Fund has served California’s entertainment community.  The non-profit organization provides healthcare, independent and assisted retirement care, memory care, childcare, financial support and social services to more than 60,000 entertainment-industry professionals every year. MPTF is a leader in the development and implementation of services and programs for senior citizens.

CONTACT:

Steve Honig, The Honig Company, LLC
818-986-4300, press@honigcompany.com