Sherz Aletaha and Danielle Grabianowski Board Night of a Thousand Judys

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They join Nathan Lee Graham, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Claybourne Elder, Alysha Umphress and more.

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Sherz Aletaha (Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along) and Danielle Grabianowski (Bistro and MAC Award winner) have joined the cat of the 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.

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The show also features Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Graham , Jay Armstrong Johnson , Grammy Award nominee Claybourne Elder , Alysha Umphress , Marty Lauter , Aisha de Haas , Grammy Award winner Adam Kantor , Leah Siegel, and Jae W.B. The evening will also feature dancers Holden Jones and Kyle Kowalewski .

“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.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Sherz-Aletaha-and-Danielle-Grabianowski-Join-NIGHT-OF-A-THOUSAND-JUDYS-20260529)._