The Arvada Center for the
Arts and Humanities: 3/25 – 4/13
Director Rod Lansberry has done it again! His casting of Tari Kelly in
the role of Judy Garland is impeccably correct. Ms. Kelly commands the stage as few actors can.
This artist is not just
channeling Ms. Garland...
Tari Kelly is Judy!
Ms. Kelly’s vocal prowess, backed up by the
ear-pleasing orchestra conducted by music director David Nehls will put you
into a state of auditory bliss.
Zachary Clark and Jonas Cohen shine in the roles of Mickey Deans, Judy’s manager/fiancée and Anthony,
her accompanist and confidante. Josh Robinson is terrific in a number of
supporting roles.
“End of the Rainbow” is an edgy
bio-drama with music that’s set in London in December of 1968. Anyone who loves
dark serious drama and is a fan of the iconic Ms. Garland will love this show
that looks with insightful poignancy at the star’s final days.
Brian Mallgrave gives us yet another
visually magnificent scenic design.
As consistently good as Clare Henkel’s
costume design always is she has outdone herself with the sensational ensembles and
frocks for Ms. Kelly.
Shannon McKinney’s lighting design is
superb!
Some of the great songs featured are: Anything But Love, Come
Rain Or Come Shine, When You’re Smiling and Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
This production contains adult language and content dealing with
alcoholism, drug use and sexuality.
The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth
Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. For more information go
to www.arvadacenter.org or
call 720-898-7200
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