Muhlenberg College Empie Theatre
Doors open: 6:30 p.m. | Event: 7:00 p.m.

Join us for Unity in the Community 2.0, starring John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys), Andrea McArdle (the original Annie), and acclaimed comedian Judy Gold in a Broadway celebration of hope, resilience, and connection. This event reflects our vision of a community united through entertainment, generosity, and shared purpose.

Tickets are $100 each for the general public, and $50 each for the NextGen affinity group (ages 30-45).
A pledge to the 2026 Campaign for Jewish Needs is also required. You can still make your pledge!

STARS OF THE EVENING

  • JUDY GOLD

    JUDY GOLD is a comedy powerhouse. She has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO. She is the author of Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture. Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes, I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom, and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.

  • JOHN LLOYD YOUNG

    Tony® and Grammy® Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG  is best known as the original star of Broadway’s Jersey Boys as well as the Warner Bros. film adaptation, directed by Clint Eastwood. As a concert artist, Young has thrilled audiences across the country and the world with what The New York Times calls “a disciplined one-in-a-million tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere.”

  • ANDREA MCARDLE

    ANDREA McARDLE first captured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere in 1977 when she originated the title role in the mega-musical Annie, based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie”. Since then, she has starred in several Broadway musicals and appeared in theaters in New York, nationally and internationally. She has performed in concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Hong Kong Philharmonic and casino hotels in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

WHAT WILL THIS EVENT SUPPORT?

The Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, along with other multi-denominational community partners, is able to bring people together, feed the hungry, support the elderly, and educate and inspire the next generation. Proceeds from this event will benefit local efforts to support vulnerable populations through humanitarian initiatives in the Lehigh Valley, in Israel, and in 70 countries around the world.

When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, our community organizations respond quickly and efficiently. Together, the Federation and its community partners embody the very spirit of unity and collective impact that this event celebrates.

WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000

  • Premier recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials, press releases, and social media
  • Full-page ad in the event program
  • Onstage recognition and opportunity to address the audience
  • Ten (10) VIP tickets with priority seating
  • Exclusive pre-event meet-and-greet with featured performers
  • Prominent logo placement at the event and on the Federation website

Broadway Benefactor: $5,000

  • Recognition as Broadway Benefactor in all promotional materials and event signage
  • Half-page ad in the event program
  • Eight (8) VIP tickets with reserved seating
  • Recognition from the stage during the event
  • Logo on the Federation website and digital marketing

Community Champion: $2,500

  • Recognition as Community Champion in the event program and signage
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • Six (6) VIP tickets with preferred seating
  • Logo on the Federation website

Harmony Partner: $1,000

  • Recognition as Harmony Partner in the event program
  • Four (4) reserved tickets
  • Logo inclusion on event signage and digital materials

Friend of Unity: $500

  • Recognition as Friend of Unity in the event program
  • Two (2) reserved tickets
  • Listing on the Federation website

Together, we can ensure that the music of unity, compassion, and hope continues to inspire here in the Lehigh Valley and across the world.
Join us as a sponsor today and help make Unity in the Community 2.0 a celebration that truly changes lives.

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR