![]() In addition to Goulet’s show, Rose has developed her own Garland tribute performance, as well as her own personal (non-Garland) style for singing with bands. She also enjoys singing “Over the Rainbow.” Rose’s favorite part of the show is when the two women don the classic tramp/clown costumes for several numbers. “It’s been a dream come true for me to be a part of this production. Goulet needed a replacement for Garland’s role in “Liza and Judy: Together Again,” and finally, Rose felt up to the challenge. Rose was singing in big bands in Las Vegas in 2007 when Goulet contacted her. Goulet encouraged her, but Rose still felt she wasn’t ready. In 1998, she met Goulet at a show at an area casino and expressed her interest in emulating Garland. Rose’s first connection to her idol was performing at the Judy Garland Festival in Grand Rapids for two years. Although the two have much in common, such as both being born in Minnesota (Garland in Grand Rapids and Rose in the Twin Cities) and standing 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Rose went her own way, doing musical theater, stand-up comedy and singing with bands. Rose was enamored of Garland since she was a teen and often sang along with her records and films. Minnelli’s mother, Judy Garland, is portrayed by Denise Rose of Las Vegas. If I looked like Marilyn Monroe it would be boring.” “I love impersonating her because she’s the best as far as singing and dancing. It’s so good to hear when I think of how difficult it was to get the voice. “Today I’m told I sound exactly like her and that I have a great voice. ![]() She took voice lessons for seven years to sound like the boldly eyelashed singer and after her first show, “Legends in Concert” in Atlantic City in 1994, she was hooked. Goulet is originally a dancer and never intended to become a celebrity impersonator, but after being constantly told of her resemblance to Minnelli, she decided to give it a go. I enjoy what we say in the show and the theme of the show,” Goulet said. “I know Judy so well, and Liza and their story, and I thought it would be easy for me. Las Vegas resident Suzanne Goulet wrote “Liza and Judy: Together Again” and plays Minnelli. Sometimes dreams come true - Garland appears and the two offer up nearly 30 of their most popular songs, as well as dance, joke around and make 12 costume changes. Garland died five years later and Minnelli dreams that they could be reunited for one more show. She shares with the audience that they had performed onstage together only once, at the London Palladium in 1964 when she was 18. “Liza and Judy: Together Again” begins as Minnelli is preparing to launch a new show honoring her mother. On Saturday, that wish can come true when the Norris Center for the Performing Arts in Rolling Hills Estates presents “Liza and Judy: Together Again,” the only performance scheduled in the Southern California area so far this year. Whether you wax nostalgic or are simply a fan of old Hollywood, you have probably wished you could see Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli perform together.
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