If
you life in the San Francisco Bay Area, or
are visiting during the dates of April 16th
- April 18th, you must see the amazing 15-year-old
Judy Butterfield at the world famous
Empire Plush Room.
I was fortunate enough to be invited to see
the initial run-through of her tribute to
the young Judy Garland entitled "
Judy
Sings Judy" and let me tell you,
this girl is amazing.
An absolutely
enchanting performer.
Judy Butterfield does not try to imitate or
impersonate Judy Garland, but rather she pays
tribute to the young Garland by telling the
audience the story of Garland's early career
with anecdotes and of course, with songs.
In her own wonderful style, Ms. Butterfield
sings some of Garland's better known early
hits, as well as some lesser-known numbers
that are sure to delight the audience. It's
obvious that Ms. Butterfield enjoys singing
this style of music - and that joy comes through
in her flawless delivery.
Ms. Butterfield is joined briefly by 16-year-old
piano virtuoso Sam Reider for a tribute medley
of songs from the popular Rooney/Garland series
of films, plus a special piano solo by Reider
that is amazing.
Judy Butterfield's career is similar to Garland's
in that here she is only 15, and already a
seasoned performer with a natural talent,
and having already made cabaret appearances
in New York and San Francisco.
Under the flawless direction of Clifford Bell,
and accompanied by Musical Director Ken Muir,
Judy Butterfield presents a warm and loving
tribute to Judy Garland. Who could ask for
anything more?
A definite MUST SEE - the show runs the evenings
of April 17th (7pm) and 18th (8pm) at the
Empire Plush Room - with a special "Young
People's Preview" at 2pm on April 16th. The
$5.00 donation at the door goes to benefit
the Haight Ashbury Food Program.
So give yourself
a treat and go and see Judy Butterfield's
tribute to Judy Garland "Judy Sings Judy -
Songs of a Young Garland". You won't be disappointed!
Tickets available online at:
www.ticketweb.com
or by calling the box office at: 415-885-2800.
For more info, see the Press Release below.
