Judy Garland News

The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton has an array of gifts for music lovers this holiday season. Join us as we spread the joy of the season with outstanding performances by Patrick Cassidy, Melissa Manchester and Hal Linden.

It is a movie that has touched millions around the world, and has become one of the most iconic films in history. The 1939 major motion picture The Wizard Of Oz takes over the London Palladium on Friday 13th April 2018, accompanied by a 60 piece orchestra, bringing to life the Oscar winning score like never before. The spectacular one off performance of the film in concert will be presented by Senbla.

Angela Ingersoll, acclaimed award-winning star of End of the Rainbow in Chicago and Los Angeles, brings her breathtaking Judy Garland tribute concert Come Rain or Come Shine to Reilly Arts Center (500 NE 9th Street Ocala, FL 34470) for one performance only on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at 3pm.

There's no place like home and there's no place like the Ephrata Performing Arts Center for the holiday season. EPAC sidesteps the glut of 'A Christmas Carol' productions performed at community theaters this time of year, and instead, puts on Decembers shows that are big, fun, and targeted for the entire family.

From January 17 to February 3, 2018, the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan (UMS) presents No Safety Net, a three-week theater festival of four productions that foster timely conversations around slavery, terrorism, transgender identity, and radical wellness and healing. Two of the titles are U.S. premieres and will receive their only U.S. performances as part of No Safety Net. Performances will be held in Arthur Miller Theatre (1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor) and the Stamps Gallery (201 S. Division St, Ann Arbor), with each title examining a different topic related to contemporary social issues.

Based on the heartwarming film of the same name, Meet Me In St. Louis takes audience members on a musical journey back to the early 1900's, on the brink of the 1904 World's Fair. In the show's center are the Smiths, a humble middle-class family made up of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, their four daughters Rose, Esther, Agnes, and Tootie, and their son Lon.

The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn is running now through December 31st! This holiday season, Lorna Luft, the beloved performer and daughter of film and television icon Judy Garland, will star as Louise in 5th Avenue's Holiday Inn. Luft joins a phenomenal cast of local and national talent, including Eric Ankrim, Sarah Rose A. Davis, Matt Owen and Taryn Darr for a dazzling winter treat that is perfect for the whole family. 5th Avenue favorite Richard Gray will play Danny Reed. Caden Brauch and Kristoffer Holtan, will alternate the role of Charlie Winslow.

A beloved classic of American cinema comes to the stage in Adrian at The Croswell Opera House in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Lady Gaga has chosen to give up her stage name for her star turn in the remake of the film A STAR IS BORN. Instead, she will be credited with her real name, Stefani Germanotta, as confirmed by the movie's co-star and director Bradley Cooper to Entertainment Weekly.

Nicky Wood, a locally-grown budding producer, director, and performer, bids a fond farewell to his childhood home as he prepares to travel the world, pursuing international opportunities with Norwegian Cruise Lines Creative Studios. A 'bon voyage' dinner isn't Wood's cup of tea. The 22-year-old has set out to produce what he calls, 'he 'swan song' of the century,' a swinging, musical revue spectacular entitled: THE RAT PACK NEW YEAR'S CONCERT. The show will mark Wood's 10th production as a producer/director and will run at his childhood playground, The Barn Theatre, December 28-31, 2017.

BWW Previews: NEW HOPE'S RRAZZ ROOM HOST 3 LADIES IN 2 NIGHTS! at The RRAZZ ROOM New Hope PA

HANSON, currently in the middle of a sold out holiday-show tour in Toronto, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, has released the official music video for the title track, 'Finally It's Christmas,' from their popular new Christmas album that features four original tracks and eight updated classics out now on 3CG/S-Curve Records.

Anoche tuvo lugar la gala 6 de OT 2017, en que Alfred y Agoney interpretaron el tema 'The Lady Is A Tramp' del musical BABES IN ARMS. El musical de Richard Rogers y Lorenz Hart se estren en Broadway en 1937 para ser llevado al cine dos a os despu s protagonizado por Judy Garland y Mickey Rooney.

Come to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 102nd birthday with a night of Sinatra classics such as Fly Me to the Moon, The Best is Yet to Come, My One & Only Love, New York, New York and many more on Tuesday December 12th 2017 at the Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd St.). Hosted by mellow-toned tenor with a vintage style of his own, Steven Chera, will light up the evening with familiar melodies of Ol' Blue Eyes. Sinatra was known for his lavish lifestyle and fun loving parties. In honor of Frank Sinatra, the Bob Kaye Trio (Ed Caccavalli on Drums, Lew Scott on Bass, Bob Kaye on Piano) is backing Mr. Chera to throw this unforgettable party. Come to celebrate with us for the 3rd annual Happy Birthday Frank!

The holiday production at Syracuse Stage is always a family favorite to look forward to and this year is no different. Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama have joined forces with New York City-based 2 Ring Circus to bring a twist on the iconic story of The Wizard of Oz. Cleverly directed by Donna Drake, The Wizard of Oz comes to life with all the familiarity of the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, but with a unique infusion of acrobatic arts into the story and choreography. The end result is truly hypnotizing.

For the 83rd Kritzerland show it's time to haul out the holly, it's time for tinsel and glamor and mistletoe as we head into the holidays with our annual Kritzerland holiday show, the best way to begin any holiday season - accept no substitutes.

Gershwin talent is inimitable; in 1932, Of Thee I Sing was the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. George wrote the orchestral piece, An American in Paris, in 1928, inspired by the time he spent in Paris. In 1951, MGM released the musical film An American in Paris. It won Best Picture Oscar. Directed by Vincente Minnelli (Judy Garland's husband), the film featured many tunes of Gershwin, and concluded with an extensive, elaborate dance sequence built around the An American in Paris symphonic poem. The 2015 stage musical, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS won four Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Drama League Award, two Theatre World Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, three Fred and Adele Astaire Awards.

If you have fond memories of the Christmas TV variety specials from the 1960's, you'll love this 'live' version that's perfect for the whole family!

Daniel Posnansky has been collecting SHERLOCK Holmes books, manuscripts and ephemera for 60 years. Now, Profiles in History is proud to announce The SHERLOCK Holmes Collection of Daniel Posnansky, December 19th in Los Angeles.

The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn is running now through December 31st, and BroadwayWorld has highlights from the show below!