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Media Release: Posted by The Brolga Theatre on 18-8-2003
Melanie Parry’s rendition of the late,
great Judy Garland’s favourite songs can only be described as
sensational and uncanny!! This talented performer bears
an amazing resemblance to the show business legend and patrons
won’t be disappointed when she adds her own touch of magic to
her ‘Judy’, The Judy Garland Story In Song. The show is
the next in the theatre’s hugely popular Morning Melodies series
and follows hot on the heels of Julie Anthony’s sell-out
performance at the Brolga.
Media
Release: Posted by The Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton on
01-10-2004
While Judy Garland is gone, her music
lives on in a glamorous stage show performed by Melanie Parry
called ‘Judy’, The Judy Garland Story In Song. Audiences will
believe they’re really listening to Judy Garland as Melanie
sings many of the songs that made the Wizard of Oz star famous
including Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Zing went the Strings,
Meet Me In St Louis, The Trolley Song, Me and My Gal, Get Happy,
Swanee, Almost Like Being In Love and many more. Melanie Parry
is an Australian performer with extensive credits both here and
overseas. One British critic described her as “the glamorous
Australian songstress” and it’s not hard to see why. Audiences
in Las Vegas were captivated by her performance as Judy Garland
in 2001 so much so that she returned the following year for an
encore season.
Testimonial: Caloundra Cultural Centre on 22-10-2004
Melanie Pary brings Judy Garland back
into the spotlight with a show that delights and entrances
audiences. She weaves true magic as she re-creates the stage
legend right before your eyes. Parry’s voice is rich with the
nuance of Garland and, as we learn the real story behind the
legend, we are pulled ever deeper into the story through all the
great Garland songs. The audience was totally enthralled from
the opening bars to the stirring final note and after the show
the foyer was abuzz with nostalgia and the excitement of those
who’ve just had a thoroughly good time. Melanie Parry’s musical
tribute delighted the audience as they really experienced the
essence of Judy Garland on stage.
- Lyndall
Osborne, A/General Manager
Testimonial: The Brolga Theatre on
22-10-2004
Melanie Parry has appeared at the Brolga
Theatre, Maryborough, Queensland, on a number of occasions.
Melanie’s Concert on 14th October 2004, ‘Judy’, The
Judy Garland Story In Song, was her most memorable to date. The
audience was enthralled by her vivacious soprano voice, as they
were led down the Yellow Brick Road to “Somewhere Over The
Rainbow”, Melanie’s renditions of the repertoire of Judy
Garland, brought tears of joy to many members of the audience as
they were taken back to the Wizard of Oz era. The comments from
the audience were invariably complimentary, exempli gratia, “
She not only looks like Judy Garland but she sounds like her!
and even Liza Minelli as well!”!, to” That was the most
memorable and enjoyable Morning Melodies Concert this year!” I
consider Melanie Parry to be a sophisticated, polished and true
performer of Diva Status.
- John Flanagan
General Manager
Testimonial: The Pilbeam Theatre on
01-11-2004
Rockhampton Venues and Events presented
Melanie Parry’s, ‘Judy’, the Judy Garland Story In Song, as part
of our Morning Melodies concert series in October 2004.
Attendances were above average for an entertainer who had not
preciously performed at the venue. The audience loved the show,
warming to Ms Parry’s portrayal of Judy Garland from the
outset. The show itself was very professionally conceived and
executed and seemed to strike a good balance between interesting
anecdotes and musical numbers. We would certainly welcome her
return with open arms to our venue in the future.
- Peter Owens,
Manager
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