“Judy and Bea: Two Dorothys reunited - for the 1st time! Starring the Gender Illusionist team of Peter Mac and John Schaefer (a couple in real life) take to the stage as the legendary rainbow diva and as the loveable golden girl. In this new musical cabaret show Garland and Arthur regale audiences with songs and stories of their days on stage and screen - or in Ms. Arthur’s case - TV Land. You’ll hear them sing live (not lip synch) such signature songs such as “Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart” and “The Man In The Moon”. As well as a bevy of musical surprises.
Mr. Mac first took to the stage as Garland in his autobiographical play Judy and Me. Schaefer filled Arthur’s sizeable shoes in the smash hit, The Golden Girls: LIVE!. Though never having once worked, met, or spent any time together…Garland and Arthur prove to be true Bosom Buddies! This show is a “must see” for any true “friend of Dorothy’s”.
Judy and Bea opens at Helens Hideaway Room located at 169 8th Avenue in New York City) on February 25th at 11:30pm. It will then play every subsequent Friday at the same time. Reservations for The Helen’s are taken from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., daily at (212) 206-0609.
Read Some Of Our Reviews:
“Peter Mac’s Judy Garland is not merely impersonation; it is a knowing and affectionate portrayal of the woman and the artist, a Judy that is both funny and touching.” ~ Roy Sander, critic
" Schaefer plays so deftly that if you are sitting in the back of the room, you may just believe that the previously-incomparable Bea Arthur herself is on stage. " – Uproar Magazine
“Judy Garland comes to life before your eyes…” Gay City News
" John Schaefer is dead-on with his imitation, right down to the pursing of the lips and ever-akimbo left arm. " – Out Magazine
" Peter Mac, in a performance that had me guessing his gender until I read his bio in the program! " – HX Magazine
" John Schaefer was perfect in his portrayal of the role made famous by Bea Arthur " – NY Blade
See the performances that prompted nominations by HX Magazine for ‘Best Gay Theatrical Event” two years in a row!
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