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Rita Moreno and Harvey Fierstein to Be Honored at Actors Fund Gala

The event will take place in April.

Rita Moreno and Harvey Fierstein will be honored by the Actors Fund.
Rita Moreno and Harvey Fierstein will be honored by the Actors Fund.
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The Actors Fund will honor Tony winners Harvey Fierstein and Rita Moreno at its annual gala, to be held April 29.

Moreno, Fierstein, labor leader Matthew D. Loeb, and producer John Gore will receive the Actors Fund's Medal of Honor during the gala at the Marriott Marquis, which will feature special guests and tribute performances.

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.