Will Chase, who received strong reviews for Lennon, will guest-star with another music legend on September 10th at 11 PM at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street). More accurately, he will be featured on Garland impersonator Tommy Femia's Judy Garland Live!
Chase, who is one of the actors to essay the role of John Lennon in the musical, has previously appeared on Broadway in Aida (Radames), The Full Monty (Jerry), Miss Saigon (Chris) andRent (ensemble/Squeegee Man). In Chicago, he has received three Jefferson nominations--forDo Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Son of Fireand Trask and Fenn. His regional credits include Electra, Mame, Assassins and A Little Princess.
Femia has garnered six MAC Awards and a Backstage Bistro Award for taking on the persona of the vulnerable singer with the powerful voice. As an actor, he has appeared off-Broadway in the musical revue Howard Crabtree's Whoop-de-Doo and the musical I Will Come Back.There is a $20 cover to Judy Garland Live! as well as a two-drink minimum. For reservations, call 212-757-0788.