# Ep. 225: Night of a Thousand Judys | Justin Elizabeth Sayer on Judy Garland, Queer History & Cabaret NYC

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Podcast: [Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-anything-and-a-bit-gay-podcast-6752108)
Published: 2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.everythingandanythingpodcast.com/
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## Resource

Zach sits down with multi-hyphenate performer, author, and downtown NYC cabaret legend Justin Elizabeth Sayer for a conversation that spans Judy Garland, LGBTQ+ resilience, Oscar Wilde tattoos, and the magic of Joe's Pub. Justin is the creator and host of the 14th annual Night of a Thousand Judys, taking place Monday, June 1st at Joe's Pub in New York City — and every dollar raised goes to the Ali Forney Center, the largest organization in the US dedicated to helping homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Links: 🎟️ Tickets for Night of a Thousand Judys: thousandjudys.com 🏠 Ali Forney Center: aliforneycenter.org 📖 From Gay to Z — available wherever books are sold

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