Judy Drucker
Cultural icon, Judy Drucker was a South Florida impresario whose countless contributions to Miami’s arts and cultural scene were transformative. From the late 1960s through the early 2000s, she introduced Miami audiences to global icons in concert music, opera and dance, including Luciano Pavarotti, Yo-Yo Ma, Leonard Bernstein, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Twyla Tharp. She also brought prestigious orchestras and dance companies like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Bolshoi Ballet to the area. Originally from Brooklyn, Judy moved to Miami Beach in her youth, where she honed her musical talents, studying music at the University of Miami while performing at local clubs. Driven by a deep passion for music, she famously said, “You’ve got to have music where you live. So you just go out and you get it.” Judy’s tenacity in presenting world-class performances helped shape the Miami-Dade County’s cultural identity and inspire future generations.