Jim Naughton is a pro.
Whether winning Tonys on Broadway, raves for roles in films like “The Paper Chase” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” or plaudits for directing plays like “Our Town,” the longtime Weston resident does things the right way.
Pam Naughton
After his wife Pamela died in 2013 of pancreatic cancer, he dedicated himself to raising funds to fight the disease. He has brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars for a very important clinical trial — and on Sunday, May 7 he’s set to raise more.
He’s doing it with a very professional — and extremely entertaining — benefit show.
“A Tribute to Pamela” brings his family together on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Naughton will be joined by his son Greg, a producer, actor, singer/songwriter and founding member of the Sweet Remains; his daughter Keira Naughton Forgash, a Broadway and TV actress, and Greg’s wife Kelli O’Hara Naughton, Tony-winning actress and Broadway star in “The King and I,” “South Pacific” and “Light in the Piazza.”
The songs and celebration will support research aimed at early detection of pancreatic cancer. It’s led by Westporter Dr. Richard Frank, of the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital.
Newman’s Own Foundation is a lead sponsor of the May 7 event.
So it’s a very local, one-night show. But its impact could be global — and everlasting.
(Click here for tickets. For more information, call 203-739-7354.)
Lost my dad and my cousin to pancreatic cancer. Wishing the Naughton family success in further clinical trial funding. My sincere condolences to you all.
Pam was such a beautiful woman and she had a smile that lit up a room. What a nice honor her family is giving her, filled with love!