Nathan Lee Graham, Claybourne Elder and More to Headline 14th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
The lineup also includes Alysha Umphress, Marty Lauter, Aisha de Haas, Grammy Award winner Adam Kantor, Leah Siegel, and Jae W.B.
Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Graham (“Mid-Century Modern,” Priscilla Queen of the Dessert), Jay Armstrong Johnson (ABC-TV’s “Quantico,” On the Town), Grammy Award nominee Claybourne Elder (“The Gilded Age,” Company), Alysha Umphress (On the Town, Smokey Joe’s Café), Marty Lauter (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, “Marcia Marcia Marcia” on “RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Aisha de Haas (Rent; Caroline, or Change), Grammy Award winner Adam Kantor (The Band’s Visit, Fiddler on the Roof), Leah Siegel (Sting, Kesha), and Jae W.B. (Joe’s Pub, GLAM Award nominee) will headline 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 1. The performance is at 7:00 PM, with a VIP post-show cocktail reception to follow.
“Night of a Thousand Judys” will honor 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. “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 by Agata Nowicka with poster design by Daniel Nolen. Additional talent will be announced.
Charles Busch – the Tony Award-nominated playwright and performer behind The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Psycho Beach Party, Die Mommie Die and more – will be honored with the third annual “Judy Icon Award,” which recognizes the recipient’s contributions to queer culture and achievement of legendary status, following in the footsteps of the honor’s namesake, Judy Garland. Steven Tartick, the Broadway producer and marketing executive, will receive the second annual “Good Judy Award,” which recognizes an industry leader for their longtime dedication to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. Anyone who cannot attend the event can still donate to The Ali Forney Center HERE.
“Night of a Thousand Judys” has featured the musical talents of downtown stars Cole Escola and Bridget Everett; TV and theater stars Alan Cumming and Nathan Lee Graham; R&B legends Martha Wash and Sarah Dash; jazz vocalists Madeleine Peyroux and Jane Monheit; singer/songwriters Nellie McKay and Erin McKeown; Broadway divas Liz Callaway and Tonya Pinkins; leading men Howard McGillin and Daniel Reichard; nightlife fixtures Maude Maggart and Karen Akers; and New York personalities Michael Musto and Austin Scarlett, among many others.
The Ali Forney Center is the largest provider protecting LGBTQ+ homeless from the harms of homelessness. Through its 24/7 Drop-In Center, “Ali’s Place,” and a network of 13 emergency and transitional housing sites, the Ali Forney Center serves over 2,200 LGBTQ+ young people. As a leader in this space, the Ali Forney Center supports organizations to utilize their expertise to replicate their model of success across the country and around the world.
“Night of a Thousand Judys” will take place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM. 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 22. The $185 VIP seats includes premium seating, a ticket to Ali Forney Center’s Summer Oasis Party on July 22, and an exclusive post-show cocktail reception. All ticket prices are inclusive of service fees. The event has a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person. Joe’s Pub is located at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) New York, NY 10003.
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