Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters Celebrity Benefit Event
August 26, 2017
CELEBRITIES SCHEDULED TO ATTEND (Appearance of Celebrities Subject to Change)
Bryan Cranston (Host) – Cranston is an Academy Award nominee, a four time Emmy Award winner, and a Golden Globe, SAG, and Tony Award winner. He starred in AMC’s hit series BREAKING BAD and won a Golden Globe and Emmy award for his portrayal of “Walter White.” He also appeared in the FOX series MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE as “Hal.” Recent film credits include leading roles in TRUMBO, GET A JOB, ALL THE WAY, WHY HIM?, THE INFILTRATOR and WAKEFIELD. Cranston is currently in production on UNTOUCHABLE with Kevin Hart, and recently wrapped production on LAST FLAG FLYING with Steve Carell and Laurence Fishburne.
Herb Alpert (Performer) – A legendary trumpet player, Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine Grammy Awards, the latest from his 2014 album, “Steppin’ Out,” fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and has sold over 72 million records. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling the Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the since-unmatched feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Top 10 and five in the Top 20. Herb Alpert also has the distinction of being the only artist who has had a #1 instrumental and vocal single.
Lani Hall (Performer) – Grammy Award-winning vocalist and producer, Hall started her singing career in 1966, as the lead singer of Sergio Mendes’s break through group, Brasil ’66. She has the distinction of recording more than 22 albums in three different languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish) and in 1983, she sang the title song for the James Bond film, NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN. She won her first Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance for her album, Es Facil Amar and picked up her second as producer on Herb Alpert’s 2013 Grammy winning album, Steppin’ Out. Since 2006, Hall and Alpert have been touring with their band to sell out performances.
Diedrich Bader – He is best known for his roles as “Oswald Lee Harvey” in THE DREW CARREY SHOW and in films as “Lawrence” in OFFICE SPACE and “Rex” in NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE. He is a regular on the HBO series VEEP opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus and currently stars as “Greg Otto” in the ABC family comedy AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE.
Rachel Boston – She has appeared in films 500 DAYS OF SUMMER and co- starred alongside Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner in GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST. Boston starred as “Ingrid Beauchamp” in the TV series WITCHES OF EAST END and also had roles on IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE EX LIST. Guest appearances include appearances on GREYS ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, NCIS and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT.
Betsy Brandt – Brandt can currently be seen in the CBS family comedy LIFE IN PIECES, which returns for its third season in November. She is best known for her role as “Maria Schrader” in the AMC’s hit series BREAKING BAD. Other TV appearances include in THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW, MASTERS OF SEX and PARENTHOOD. Her newest film, FLINT, is set to debut in October.
Shawn Christian - For the past 9 years he has played the role of “Dr. Daniel Jonas” on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and, prior to that he played the role of “Mike Kasnoff” on AS THE WORLD TURNS. Other TV appearances include BOSTON LEGAL, CROSSING JORDAN and LAS VEGAS.
Donna D’Errico – She appeared on the television series BAYWATCH in the role of lifeguard “Donna Marco.” Other acting credits include the Showtime TV series ROADIES and films ONLY GOD CAN and INCONCEIVABLE. In 2012 she climbed Mount Ararat in Turkey and filmed a documentary about her expedition.
Kate Flannery – She is best known for her nine seasons as “Meredith” on NBC's THE OFFICE. Kate was recently on BROOKLYN NINE-NINE on FOX, and in Comedy Central's ANOTHER PERIOD. Kate stars in the HBO short EMERGENCY CONTACT on HBO GO and indy films DIAL A PRAYER with Brittany Snow and William H. Macy, the Sundance hit, COOTIES with Elijah Wood and the newly released, award winning FOURTHMAN OUT available on iTunes and Netflix.
Judy Greer - In film, Greer starred in the mega-hit WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES as “Cornelia” and has had supporting roles in ANT MAN, THE WEDDING PLANNER, 13 GOING ON 30, 27 DRESSES, THE DESCENDENTS, CARRIE and JURASSIC WORLD. On television her best known roles include “Kitty Sanchez” on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, “Ingrid Nelson/Fatty Magoo” on IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, “Trixie” on CALIFORNICATION, and “Cheryl Tunt” on the animated comedy series ARCHER.
Anne-Marie Johnson – She is well known for her starring roles on such television series’ as IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW, IN LIVING COLOR, GIRLFRIENDS, MELROSE PLACE, JAG (for 5 seasons), DAYS OF OUR LIVES, THAT’S SO RAVEN, HOUSE OF PAYNE and most recently NCIS: LOS ANGELES.
Monica Lawson – She recently co-starred in the film WAKEFIELD opposite Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner. TV appearances include roles on NCIS, GENERAL HOSPITAL, HUSTLING and NCIS: LOS ANGELES. She has performed with many Los Angeles theatre companies including Second City Hollywood, Alliance Repertory Theater, The Sky Pilot Theater Company and as a member of Open Fist Theater Company.
Erica Luttrell – She can currently be seen in the CBS series SALVATION. Luttrell’s TV credits include the role of “Laura Washington” in ARROW‘s 100th episode, the CW’s FLASH/SUPERGIRL/LEGENDS OF TOMORROW CROSSOVER EVENT and ROSEWOOD, iZOMBIE, NCIS and in Syfy’s LOST GIRL. She can also be seen in the films DIABLO III and DISHONORED 2.
Joe Mantegna – He currently plays the starring role of “David Rossi” on the CBS hit series CRIMINAL MINDS. He has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also starred in the series JOAN OF ARCADIA. He won a Tony Award on Broadway and has been nominated for both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award. For the past 24 seasons he has been the voice of “Fat Tony” on THE SIMPSONS television series.
Heather McComb - In 1989 she played “Zoe” in the Francis Ford Coppola-directed segment LIFE WITHOUT ZOE. She portrayed “Scout” in the 90’s TV series THE OUTSIDERS and went on to appear in PROFILER and PARTY OF FIVE. Recent TV appearances include RAY DONOVAN, THE EVENT and PRISON BREAK.
Donna Mills – She began her television career in 1966 with a recurring role on THE SECRET STORM, and in the same year appeared on Broadway in the Woody Allen comedy DON’T DRINK THE WATER. Since then, she has appeared in multiple TV shows including GENERAL HOSPITAL, KNOTS LANDING and MELROSE PLACE.
John O’Hurley – He is best known for his roles on the TV series GENERAL HOSPITAL, LOVING, SEINFIELD, and VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. O’Hurley competed in the first season of the ABC hit DANCING WITH THE STARS where he was a runner up. Theater credits include “King Arthur” in SPAMALOT and “Billy Flynn” in CHICAGO. He hosted the gameshow FAMILY FEUD for four seasons and the Thanksgiving Day NATIONAL DOG SHOW since 2002.
French Stewart- He is most well-known for his 6-year role of “Harry Solomon” on the hit television show 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN. He has appeared on several television series including MOM, THE MIDDLE, PSYCH, EVERYONE COUNTS and CASTLE. Film credits include STARGATE, HOME ALONE 4 and PANDEMIC.
Vanessa Claire Stewart - She is an actress, writer and producer and in 2004 won an LA Weekly Theater Award for her portrayal of “Alex” in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE and an Ovation Award for LOUIE AND KEELY LIVE AT THE SAHARA. She has also appeared on television on such series as EVERYONE COUNTS and THE WANDA SYKES SHOW.
Kristy Swanson – Swanson is best known for her leading roles in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and THE CHASE opposite Charlie Sheen. Other film appearances include FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF, DUDE WHERE’S MY CAR, HOT SHOTS!, and BIG DADDY with Adam Sandler. She was most recently seen on the TV show PSYCH and will next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi thriller JESSICA FROST.
David Tutera – He is a leading wedding and entertaining expert named “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner” by Life and Style Magazine. Tutera is a fixture on WE tv for eight seasons with his popular hit shows MY FAIR WEDDING, DAVID TUTERA: UNVEILED, and his newest and highest rated show DAVID TUTERA’S CELEBRATIONS. He has made guest appearances on TODAY, EXTRA!, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE VIEW and many more.
Lea Thompson - She is best known for her role as Lorraine McFly in all three BACK TO THE FUTURE movies. Other film credits include DENNIS THE MENACE, THE BEVERLY HILLBILLES, STOLEN BABIES and THE LITTLE RASCALS. She won a People’s Choice Award for best actress as “Caroline Duffy” in the NBC hit CAROLINE IN THE CITY. Other TV appearances include SWITCHED AT BIRTH guest roles on FRIENDS, SCORPION and THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW.
Joan Van Ark – She is best known for her role as "Valene Ewing" beginning on DALLAS and then on the spin-off series, KNOTS LANDING. During the 13 seasons as "Val", she earned six nominations and two Soap Opera Digest Awards for Best Actress. Other TV appearances include WE’VE GOT EACH OTHER and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Larry Wilcox – He is best known for his role as “Officer Jonathan ‘Jon’ Baker” in CHIPS. He performed in the 1976 film THE LAST HARD MEN, and other TV appearances including THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY, HAWAII FIVE-O, M*A*S*H, FANTASY ISLAND, and POLICE STORY. Wilcox was reunited briefly with Estrada in NATIONAL LAMPOON’S LOADED WEAPON 1.
Arianne Zucker - She has been one of daytime television’s most popular stars for the past 19 years playing the role of “Nicole Walker” on DAYS OF OUR LIVES for which she won a Soap Opera Digest Award. She has appeared in films THE LAST RESORT, THE CONTRACTOR and KILLER ASSISTANT.