Beyond the Rainbow:
Garland at Carnegie Hall
November 16–December 22, 2019
History Theatre classic with all-new return engagement!
by William Randall Beard
directed by Ron Peluso
musical arrangements & direction by David Lohman
1961. When Judy Garland took to the stage at Carnegie Hall for her legendary comeback concert, "the house was packed with adoring fans of one of America's most beloved singers and entertainers. This stirring musical tribute truly tells Judy's story from her childhood in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Hollywood and "beyond the rainbow."
Beyond the Rainbow has played in more than 25 regional theaters across the nation, and now History Theatre will revisit and refresh this History Theatre Classic with a few new twists, including a sparkling pair of "young Judys" and a couple more of Garland's greatest hits and choreography from some of her most famous movies. IVEY Award-winner Jody Briskey returns as Garland, along with Peter Moore, Norah Long & Cathy Fuller who will be joined by a handful of bright young newcomers!
“The story of my life is in my music.” – Judy Garland
Featuring Jody Briskey as Judy Garland
Reviews are in!
- 'Beyond the Rainbow' a moving, insightful portrait of Judy Garland (Pioneer Press, 11/18/19)
- Four actors capture the life, art of Judy Garland (Star Tribune, 11/18/19)
Learn more about the show
- Judy Garland is everywhere, including four versions of her at History Theatre (Star Tribune, 11/15/19)
- Minnesota's own Judy Garland lives on through the stage and screen (Pioneer Press, 11/14/19)
