Celebrating Beverly Cleary

An all-star cast of actors, including Condola Rashad (“Billions”) and Michael Urie (“Ugly Betty”), plus authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka (“Lunch Lady” series), Tony DiTerlizzi (“The Spiderwick Chronicles”), Jeff Kinney (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”), and RJ Palacio (“Wonder”) pay tribute to the author of more than 30 children’s books, including the “Ramona Quimby” series, “Dear Mr. Henshaw,” and “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” on the occasion of her 100th birthday (Cleary will not be in attendance). Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. Apr. 3, 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 at symphonyspace.org, and the event is best suited for ages eight to 12. This event benefits Team First Book NYC, a nonprofit that works to transform the lives of children growing up in low-income communities through equal access to literacy and educational opportunities.