The 13th annual Night of a Thousand Judys, the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center, plays at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 2. at 7 PM. The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQ homeless youth. Night of a Thousand Judys honors Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career as movie star, recording artist and stage performer. Written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, the show is directed by Peter James Cook and choreographed by Jason Wise, featuring Drew Wutke as the event’s music director.
The show features Grammy winner and Tony nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams (Some Like it Hot), SAG Award winner Lea DeLaria (“Orange Is the New Black”), Tony winner Debbie Gravitte (Jerome Robbins’ Broadway), Grammy and Emmy winner Adam Kantor (The Band’s Visit), indie rock band BETTY (“The L Word,” Sondheim at Carnegie Hall), Alexis Michelle (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Debbie Wileman (Carnegie Hall, London’s West End), Molly Pope, Rose Levine and Marissa Mulder (Café Carlyle, Lincoln Center).
Nathan Lee Graham – the Grammy and Obie Award-winning star of stage and screen from “Mid-Century Modern,” Theater Camp, and Hadestown, will be honored with the second annual Judy Icon Award, which recognizes the recipient’s contributions to queer culture and achievement of legendary status. Jeremy Katz, the Emmy and GLAAD Award-winning producer and manager, will receive the inaugural Good Judy Award, which recognizes an industry leader for their longtime dedication to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.
“Night of a Thousand Judys” is produced by Dan Fortune and Adam J. Rosen, with Dan Fortune serving as executive producer. The event features artwork illustrated by Patricia Bolaños with poster design by Daniel Nolen.
Tickets are $85 (partial view), $110 (Regular), $160 (Premium) and $185 (VIP). The $160 Premium seats include preferred seating, and a ticket to Ali Forney Center’s Summer Oasis Party on July 23. The $185 VIP seats includes premium seating, a ticket to Ali Forney Center’s Summer Oasis Party on July 23, and an exclusive post-show reception. All ticket prices are inclusive of service fees. The event has a $12 food, two (2) drink minimum per person. Tickets are available at Joe’s Pub HERE.
Joe’s Pub is located at the Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) New York, NY 10003
