Judy And Liza: The Musical

TICKETS are now on sale for two special performances of Judy and Liza, which comes to Southport Theatre next year.

Almost five decades after the ultimate showbiz mother Judy Garland and her daughter Liza Minnelli last performed together at the London Palladium, these two legendary songstresses will return to the stage thanks to this brand new production, presented by JL Touring Productions.

Treat the special ladies in your life to a Mothers’ Day they’ll never forget with a visit to this brand new musical experience, which received standing ovations and great acclaim from both audiences and the press alike at its preview season in Liverpool in November this year.

These two extra-ordinary women of are portrayed by West End stars Emma Dears (Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon) and Lucy Williamson (We Will Rock You, Fame and most recently played the lead role of Mavis in the UK No1 tour of Stepping Out).

Images and footage of Judy, Liza and those closest to them form the backdrop to the show, whilst Emma, as Liza and Lucy, playing Judy, tell the sensational stories of the lives of these world famous artistes, featuring live performances of all of your favourite Judy and Liza hits including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and The Man That Got Away
Emma and Lucy will be backed by a five-piece band, providing the perfect setting for the songs of Judy and Liza.

Judy and Liza is a dream that Emma Dears has had for a number of years. Emma has created the concept, written the script and also performs as Liza in the show.

She said: “When I wrote Judy and Liza it was the mother/daughter relationship that fascinated me, especially as they share a rare ability to move their audience.

“When you look deeper into the songs which they have both made famous over the years the parallels with their own life experiences are uncanny.

“This is why ‘Judy and Liza’ works and why the audience will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst at the same time enjoying some of the most beautiful and familiar songs of the last eighty years. It really is the perfect way to spend Mothers Day”

The Judy and Liza show comes to Southport Theatre on Sunday, April 3 at 4pm, preshow meals are available.

For tickets call 0870 145 1178 or visit www.southporttheatre.org.uk

Article by Janine Yaqoob originally appeared in the Sothport Visiter (sic):
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-entertainment/news-reviews/2010/12/22/new-judy-and-liza-show-helps-mothers-day-extra-special-in-southport-101022-27861542/y