JUDY, The Judy Garland Story in Song
Location: Sydney/ Wordwide
Country: Australia


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MELANIE PARRY is known of her onscreen role as the singing VOICE of Judy Garland in the Australian Multi Award winning, Peter Allen TV Mini Series.

In this acclaimed show she masterfully recreates many of Judy's famous songs  "Zing Went the Strings", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", "Get Happy", "The Trolley Song", "San Francisco", "Swannee", " You Made Me Love You", The Man That Got Away", "Chicago", "Just In Time", "Rockabye" and more.

The Judy Garland Story in Song has won wide acclaim and standing ovations with rave reviews for Parry's performances in Las Vegas USA, to the concert halls and theatre’s of Australia, Europe, United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Garland’s career spanning the years from when she started performing at the age of 2, her auditions with MGM, the golden years with Minnelli, who directed Judy in many of her memorable MGM musicals, to the eventual split with Metro, her triumphant Concert Years with manager Sid Luft, dramatically demanding film role in A Star is Born, to her Carnegie Hall triumphs, the glitz and glamour, triumphs & tragedies that was Judy’s life,  ending with her tragic death in 1969 at the age of only 47 years old.

Hop on a trolley and take a ride with the fabulous voice and sparkling personality of international performer MELANIE PARRY as she sings the songs and brings to life the legend of Judy Garland in this full spellbinding concert dedicated to the life and music of this magnificent star of Hollywood’s heyday.

The Show is musically intertwined to include AV archival Garland film footage.

Production is currently available with Musical director, trio six or eight piece band or with a full orchestra or big band concert experience.

Melanie Parry is also available for corporate appearances..

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Testimonials Summary

“Melanie Parry as Garland is sophisticated, polished and a true performer of diva status”. …. ….

Melanie Parry’s rendition of the late, great Judy Garland’s favourite songs can only be described as sensational and uncanny!! ….

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….

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TESTIMONIALS & MEDIA RELEASES

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, Swannee, 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 so much so that she returned the following year for an encore season. Peter Owens – The Pilbeam Theatre

Melanie Parry has appeared at the Brolga Theatre, Maryborough, Queensland, on a number of occasions. Melanie’s Concert 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 – The Brolga Theatre

Rockhampton Venues and Events presented Melanie Parry’s, ‘Judy’, the Judy Garland Story In Song, as part of our  theatre concert series. Attendances were above average for an entertainer who had not previously 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 – The Pilbeam Theatre

Melanie Parry 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 – Caloundra Cultural Centre

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 Brolga Theatre

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