It’s a celebration of soul, Motown, funk and show tunes, and it’s raising money for a worthy cause: the LGBTI Pulse Memorial Scholarships.
Sweet Bubbling Nights, presented by Soulful Productions, is onstage Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. at the Vancouver Playhouse.
The performance brings together 23 top musical talents, female impersonators and dancers in support of the scholarship – the first of its kind in the United Nations system, presented by the International Organization for Migration. It’s awarded to LGBTQI youth around the world who are pursuing a university or college degree.
“I am honoured to team with this dynamic lineup of artists for a rousing evening of entertainment to raise the profile of the LGBTI global community and, in particular, support LGBTI youth around the world,” said Daniel Szabo, producer of Soulful Productions and humanitarian at the International Organization for Migration, in a press release.
Szabo grew up in the Capitol Hill area of Burnaby and lived in the city when he started up the foundation that supports the scholarships.
“With this scholarship, we are just beginning to reach a segment of our constituents who view (the International Organization for Migration) as an advocate for their rights,” Szabo said. “During Sweet Bubbling Nights, audience members will be treated to a lively and fun-filled evening of performances by top-notch entertainers, and, at the same time, have the chance to support the LGBTI community in a meaningful way.”
Musical performers include Sibel Thrasher, Marcus Mosely, Candus Churchill, Bill Sample and Queer as Funk, along with top female impersonators Justine Tyme, Willie Taylor and Carl McDonald, a.k.a. Carlotta Gurl. They’ll be joined by the dance group House of La Douche.
Tickets for Sweet Bubbling Nights are on sale at www.ticketstonight.ca.
