Sir Ian McKellen to Host November 1 Only Make Believe Gala

Sir Ian McKellen will host the 11th annual Only Make Believe Gala at the Shubert Theatre at 7pm on Monday, November 1.

The event will feature a number of performances, including from the casts of Memphis and Billy Elliot: The Musical. Also on hand will be Josh Lucas, Euan Morton, Brad Oscar, Matthew Settle, Seth Rudetsky, and The Glamazons.

This year’s Gala will honor Laura Armitage with The James Hammerstein Award for her outstanding dedication to children in need both on a local and global level, while philanthropist and author Cathy Lasry will receive the Founders’ Award for her exceptional commitment to children’s causes.

Tickets for the gala are available by calling 646-336-1500 or visiting www.onlymakebelieve.org.