ST. PAUL, Minn. Oct. 23, 2009

A Harmonious Homage for Judy Garland

The Legendary Actress' Movies and Music Will Be Celebrated in a Tribute Show Called "Judy Garland: Born in a Trunk"

  • Judy Garland, who starred as Dorothy in

    Judy Garland, who starred as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz", will be celebrated with a show called "Judy Garland: Born in a Trunk" in St. Paul, Minnesota. .  (AP Photo/Warner Bros)

(AP)  A celebration of Judy Garland's movies and music opens Friday at a St. Paul cabaret.

The show, “Judy Garland: Born in a Trunk,” is playing at The Cabaret Theater at Camp Bar. It runs Friday and Saturday evenings through Nov. 14.

Alicia Renee will sing such Garland favorites as “I Got Rhythm,” “The Trolley Song” and “Over the Rainbow.”

Judy Garland's Legacy

Garland was born Frances Gumm in Grand Rapids, Minn., where she lived until she was 4. After her family moved to California, Garland starred as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” and went on to singing roles in other classic movies such as “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “A Star Is Born.”

We're Still "Over the Rainbow" for Oz

Garland was 47 when she died of a drug overdose in London in 1969.


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