New Judy Garland Show Starring Her Daughter Lorna Luft to Tour UK

International theatre producer David King is delighted to announce the UK premiere of a breathtaking new musical show, JUDY - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF A HOLLYWOOD LEGEND, which will tour some of the UK's finest theatres, opening at the Edinburgh Playhouse on May 8 2015. Highly-acclaimed choreographer and theatre director, Arlene Phillips, will be the Creative Director on the production. This will be the only Judy Garland Show in the world authorised by the Judy Garland Estate.

JUDY - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF A HOLLYWOOD LEGEND, stars Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter, together with leading West End musical theatre stars, including Louise Dearman, Rachel Stanley, Ben Richards, and more. Also appearing are Judy's dancers - The Boyfriends, named after Judy's original dancers of the same name.

JUDY - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF A HOLLYWOOD LEGEND will include never seen before film clips and interviews together with irresistible classic hit songs from some of Judy's hugely popular films such as A Star is Born, Meet Me in St. Louis, Easter Parade and The Wizard of Oz. The set of songs will include "I Got Rhythm," "The Trolley Song," "The Man That Got Away," "Get Happy," "Zing! Went the Strings of my Heart," and the song that is synonymous with Judy Garland, "Over the Rainbow."

JUDY - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF A LEGEND, has Arlene Phillips as Creative Director and is directed by Christopher Manoe.

Lorna Luft is considered to be part of Showbiz Royalty, as the daughter of Judy Garland and the half sister of Liza Minnelli and a highly successful stage, film and TV actress and singer. She has appeared in numerous film, TV and stage shows, including White Christmas, They're Playing My Son and Babes in Arms. Lorna appeared on stage regularly with her mother as a young girl and continues to maintain a high profile concert career.

Louise Dearman is the darling of the West End, and has performed in leading roles in many West End musicals including Wicked where Louise was the first actress to play both the good witch and the bad witch, Glinda and Elphaba. Louise also starred in Evita, Cats and Guys and Dolls to name just a few.

Ben Richards has played lead roles in West End and touring musicals including Rock of Ages, Oliver!, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Guys and Dolls and Saturday Night Fever. TV includes roles in The Bill and Footballers Wive

Arlene Phillips (CBE) is one of the UK's best known choreographers, and also works regularly as a theatre director and is a well know television personality. Arlene has worked on numerous stage productions, (The Wizard of OZ, Starlight Express, Grease) TV (So You think you can Dance) and films (Annie and Private Dancer).

Tour dates include:.

May 8th - 9th Edinburgh PlayhouseBox Office: 0844 871 3014www.atgtickets.com
May 11th - 13thThe Pavilion Theatre, RhylBox Office: 01745 33 00 00www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
May 14th - 16thGrand Opera House, YorkBox Office: 0844 871 3024www.atgtickets.com
May 18th - 19thThe Alhambra Theatre, BradfordBox Office: 01274 432000www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
May 21st - 23rdNew Alexandra Theatre, BirminghamBox Office: 0844 871 3011www.atgtickets.com
May 26th - 27th The Corn Exchange, Kings LynnBox Office: 01553 764864www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
May 28th - 30th Palace Theatre, ManchesterBox Office: 0844 871 3019www.atgtickets.com
June 2nd - 6thTheatre Royal, GlasgowBox Office: 0844 871 7647www.atgtickets.com

June 8th - 10thLiverpool EmpireBox Office: 0844 871 3017www.atgtickets.com
June 12th -13thPrincess Theatre TorquayBox Office: 0844 871 3023www.atgtickets.com
June 16th- 20thNew Wimbledon TheatreBox Office: 0844 871 7646www.atgtickets.com
June 23rd - 24thHall for CornwallBox Office: 01872 262466www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
June 25th - 27th Cardiff New TheatreBox Office: 029 2087 8889www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
June 29th - July 4thLyceum Theatre, SheffieldBox Office: 0114 249 6000www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

July 7th - 11thTheatre Royal, BrightonBox Office: 0844 871 7627www.atgtickets.com
July 13th - 14thWatford CollosseumBox Office: 0845 075 3993watfordcolosseum.co.uk
July 16th - 18thThe Churchill Theatre, BromleyBox Office: 0844 871 7620www.atgtickets.com
July 20th - 22ndDarlington Civic TheatreBox Office: 01325 486555www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
July 23rd - 25thNew Theatre, OxfordBox Office: 0844 8713020www.atgtickets.com
July 28th - August 1stNew Victoria Theatre, WokingBox Office: 0844 871 7645www.atgtickets.com

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