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Justin Elizabeth Sayer and co., have, once again, brought their A-Game to this annual feast of love, art, and fundraising.

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Nellie McKay, along with dancers Daniel Booda and Wyatt Slone, have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'.

June 12th marks the 11th NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS benefit and Justin Elizabeth Sayre is just as passionate about it today as they were when the whole thing began.

Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole, Jack Bartholet, and rising star Jae W.B. have joined the cast of the 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The 11th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 12. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s at a star-studded ceremony which took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End on the evening of Tuesday 11 April 2023.  

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice. Learn more about the show here!

The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has announced that they will be livestreaming this year's Rock 'n' Roll pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Thursday 15 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023.

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of the new intimate musical Trio, which runs at the theatre from 7-15 October 2022. This world premiere production will also have livestreamed performances on 14 & 15 October 2022.

The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has today announced the full cast and creative team for this year's Rock 'n' Roll panto Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which will run from Thursday 24 November 2022 – Saturday 28 January 2023 and will be livestreamed simultaneously from Thursday 15 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023.

When the NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS concert kicks off tonight, event producer Dan Fortune will be crazy busy... but this morning, Broadway World Cabaret has him for an in-depth interview.

The lineup of custom Judy Garland Art has been announced as part of the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5. The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQ homeless youth. The auction, which takes place at the concert to raise additional funds for The Ali Forney Center, features work by Hanna Barczyk (United States), Chris Gash (United States), Dana Ledl (Czech Republic), Daniel Nolen (United States), Kati Szilagyi (Germany) and Gaurab Thakali (England). Tickets to “Night Of A Thousand Judys” are now available HERE.

Olivier winner and Tony nominee Tracie Bennett (Hangmen, End of the Rainbow) and Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue, Amazing Grace) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys.'

Tony nominee Sally Mayes, Bistro winner Nicolas King, Shereen Pimentel, and Bistro winner Amy Jo Jackson (Joe’s Pub) have joined the line-up for the 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5.

The 10th annual “Night Of A Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will take place at Joe’s Pub on Sunday, June 5. 

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's.

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are inviting audiences to be digitally part of this year's upcoming rock 'n' roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, by submitting a video of themselves performing a piece of British Sign Language-incorporated choreography by Darragh O'Leary.

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today announced the cast for their upcoming rock 'n' roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, which will play to in person and livestreamed audiences from 25 November 2021 – 8 January 2022.

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich today begins performances of the world premiere production of Never Lost at Home, which tells the story of the 1980/81 UEFA football season and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ipswich Town F.C.'s UEFA cup victory that year. How to get tickets for live and streaming.