The evening will feature performances by Tony winners Annaleigh Ashford, Christian Borle, Sutton Foster, Joanna Gleason and Debra Monk as well as Orfeh and Hugh Panaro. Show time is 7 PM.

Oscar and Tony Award winner Joel Grey will be awarded the first annual Humane Society of New York’s Sandy Award, presented to an artist "who has shown a fierce commitment, through action and advocacy, to the cause of animal rights," according to press notes.

Best in Shows is presented by Dorothy and Bill Berloni, and will have music direction by Seth Rudetsky, who will also host. There will be a post-performance reception with cast members for premium ticket buyers.

Feinstein’s/54 Below is located at 254 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). Doors open at 6 PM. All tickets include an open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets are $125; Premium VIP benefit tickets are $200 and include an after-show Champagne Reception with cast members. Tickets are available online at www.54below.com (after Oct. 9). For further information visit www.humanesocietyny.org.