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 Minnelli 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