Night of 100 Stars & Simply Shakespeare Benefit

Norby Walters, the inimitable veteran music agent/producer, reprises his role as Dinner Chairman for the 26th Annual Night of 100 Stars on Oscar Sunday, Feb. 28th.  Billionaire clothing Manufacturer, Peter Nygard, Founder & Chairman of Nygard International, will join him as Executive Producer of this event held at the Beverly Hilton.  Oscar wining producers Richard & Gary Walters (Whiplash)will also be in attendance.  This Black tie Dinner Viewing Gala always includes past Oscar Winners and nominees; and  been rated by The Daily News as the number one Oscar party for the sheer number of celebs. PR Wiz,  Edward Lozzi, who aptly  coordinates the media & red carpet, states that 250 outlets from the United States & 50 international outlets, will be on hand to cover this extraordinary event.

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson at Simply Shakespeare

Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson at Simply Shakespeare

Jason Alexander & Martin Short at Simply Shakespeare

Jason Alexander & Martin Short at Simply Shakespeare

Some of the stars who have attended include: Luke Perry, Julianna Margulies, Eric Roberts, Shirley Jones, Lou Diamond Phillips, Joe Mantegna, Jon Ham, Bo Derek, Amy Smart, Richard Dreyfuss, James Cromwell & Daniel Baldwin. TV Host Jimmy Kimmel said: “They have the most celebs & beautiful girls in attendance.” You can be among a limited number of invited guests for $l,000 per seat, for this formal sit-down dinner soiree. For tickets please call 310-446-5416. Hope to see you there!

Rita Wilson, Director Ben Donenberg, Bette Midler at Simply Shakespeare

Rita Wilson, Director Ben Donenberg, Bette Midler at Simply Shakespeare

The Broad Stage in Santa Monica was the perfect venue for 25th Annual Simply Shakespeare Benefit reading of Twelfth Night, directed by Ben Donenberg. Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson were honored for their commitment to bringing Shakespeare at no charge to the LA community. The hilarious evening of impromptu Shakespeare and song, featured star-studded cast including Hanks, Bette Midler, Bill Shatner & Martin Short.

Jermaine Jackson & Wife at Night of 100 Stars

Jermaine Jackson & Wife at Night of 100 Stars

All proceeds from the event support the SCLA and its arts based veteran employment& youth employment programs for inner-city youth. Did you know that they perform professional productions at the Japanese Garden on the grounds of the West L.A. Veterans Medical Center? Their “Veterans in Art” program explores how the arts can contribute to assist Veterans to recover and reintegrate into mainstream L.A. civilian life.  Free tickets are offered to military vets, families and caregivers. For more info how you can become involved, check out their website:  www.ShakespeareCenter.org.

Tony Dennison, Norby Walters, Amy Smart, Steve Bauer at Night of 100 Stars

Tony Dennison, Norby Walters, Amy Smart, Steve Bauer at Night of 100 Stars

As the legendary actor Sir Laurence Olivier stated:  “Shakespeare is the nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.”

Photo Credit - Ryan Miller

Photo Credit – Ryan Miller


As a television personality, guest speaker, newspaper reporter and columnist and one of the social arbiters of Los Angeles, Marci Weiner has touched every aspect of entertainment journalism. She has appeared as guest reporter on TV shows including Joan Rivers shows, Eye on LA, and the USA Network. In addition, she has hosted her own segments on Soap Talk, Hollywood Style and Hotline after Dark. You may contact Marci for info and invitations at [email protected]

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