Peter Mac Takes the Stage as Judy Garland At The Gardenia June 18

Here's a chance to take another trip over the rainbow with everyone's favorite diva, Judy Garland! In a new cabaret concert specifically designed for the beautiful cabaret room at Tom Rolla's Gardenia.

Peter Mac swings into Spring by once again demonstrating his acclaimed ability to recapture the magic , the humor, and joy of the woman who was unhesitatingly billed , reviewed and accepted as "the world's greatest entertainer."

With musical direction by the incomparable BRyan Miller, Peter Mac in Judy Takes Broadway! plays Saturday June 18th.

The evening is crafted to celebrate the great white way with highlights including Garland recreating moments from MAME and GYPSY.

The Gardenia is located at 7066 Santa Monica BLVD .The room will open for dinner seating at 7pm. Show starts promptly at 9pm. There is a $15 cover charge in effect for Judy Takes Broadway and a 2 drink or dinner entree minimum . Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling (323)-467-7444.

Mac will be appearing monthly at Tom Rolla's Gardenia as Judy Garland (and Liza Minnelli ) . The tribute artist is renowned for his homage to the rainbow girl, garnering special raves for his determination to bring to life the style, wit and musical legacy of an artist rather than caricature her familiar frailties as a human being.

In 2005 Mac was interviewed for the United Kingdom television documentary, Hollywood Goddesses. In once in a lifetime opportunity, Mac took the stage as Garland at New York's historic Palace theatre, recreating moments from Garland's concert repertoire and the three famous engagements she played at that venue. In 2007, Mac was cast again as Garland along with several other Garland impersonators to perform in Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall.

Happily received by longtime fans and critics, Peter Mac in Judy At Carnegie Hall provides the kind of musical and dramatic experience unique to the cabaret world. As per the critics:

" Peter Mac is Brilliant! When one watches and listens to Mac perform as Garland, it's hard to distinguish where reality ends and illusion begins... the vocals are so close and the re-creation so precise that it's nearly impossible not to be taken in completely... every mannerism that Garland had is there....simply impeccable!" - Elliot Zwieback, Cabaret Scenes

"Judy Garland lives again! Peter Mac is making entertainment history! His brilliance is obvious. Mac has an ingredient that adds up to a great star quality...I'd come back a thousand times!"
- Joe Franklin. TV and Radio Impresario

"Peter Mac is Judy Garland ...not a drag show! The illusion extends well beyond that antiquated form of performance. His portrayal of La Garland is Magical, Musical , Wonderful, and Brilliant. He has a gift for vocal mimicry... I can't wait to see the rest of his cadre of Ladies." - Jackie Collins , Best Selling Author

"Peter Mac is the Charles Pierce, Craig Russell and Jim Bailey of this generation! Bravo!"
- Sammy Williams, Tony Award Winner (A Chorus Line, 1975)

"Spot on...looks and sounds like the real thing! So Warm and Wonderful , you'll thank God you're not in Kansas anymore!" - PM Magazine

"The incomparable Peter Mac does not impersonate Judy Garland, he recreates her! Even Judy would approve." - Leon hall, Fashion critic and TV Personality

"A warm ,dizzy ,happy upward spiral of joy! ....Peter Mac in a performance that kept me guessing his gender until I read the Playbill!" - Jonathan Warman, HX Magazine

"Peter Mac's Judy Garland is not merely impersonation, it is a knowing and loving portrayal of the woman and the artist-a Judy both funny and touching . While he captures Garland's famous vocal mannerism's , he does not let them descend to caricature . His patter is smart and witty, yet with all of it's sharpness, never mean spirited. Marvelously entertaining, this is lovely work!" - Roy Sander, NY Critic

Event: Peter Mac in Judy Takes Broadway!
Date: Saturday June 18, 2011.
Time: 9pm
Cost: $15.00 (with 2 drink minimum)
For More information call: (323) 378-5292 or (310)962-2043
Email: Judyonstage@aol.com Visit: www.friendofjudy.com

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