THE JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Plays Tom Rolla’s Gardenia
Take another trip over the rainbow with Judy Garland in a new cabaret concert specifically designed for the beautiful cabaret room at Tom Rolla's Gardenia. Critically Acclaimed Judy Garland Tribute Artist Peter Mac warms up the winter 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."
Judy is back for the holidays! In her brand new extravaganza, "THE Judy Garland CHRISTMAS SPECIAL".
Yes, Judy is at home at the Gardenia with her kids Liza, Lorna and Joey . Who knows who will pop in over the 4 night engagement? Special showbiz friends like Ethel Merman, Paul Lynde, Mae West, Tallulah Bankhead, Robert Goulet, Bea Arthur and Katharine Hepburn will be popping in to wish you a merry Christmas. Is it 1963 or 2011? Or a little of both?! Guaranteed to brighten your holiday spirits and warm those ever needy cockles. So come by and spend the holiday with Judy. After all, what is Christmas without Garland?!
With musical direction by the incomparable BRyan Miller,
"The Judy Garland Christmas Special" Plays Wednesday through Saturday December 14, 15, 16 and 17th at The Gardenia.
The Gardenia is Located at 7066 Santa Monica BLVD .The room will open for dinner seating at 7 PM.
Show starts promptly at 9 PM. There is a $15 cover charge in effect for The Judy Garland Christmas Special. 2 drink or dinner entree minimum. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling (323)-467-7444.
Mac appears 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
Here is a little background article which ran this past month in The Advocate! http://www.advocate.com/Arts_and_Entertainment/Commentary/Oped_On_Becoming_Judy_Garland/
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