Legends

[Talissa]

Judy. Liza. Barbra.....Three gay boys argue the case over who IS the biggest legend. They sing their way through the outstanding collection of songs including 'People', 'Over The Rainbow' & 'Cabaret'. Starring Enda Markey, Liston Williams (Queer Eye For The Straight Guy) & Luke Barron.

Musical Director: Peter Rutherford

21/22 January 2006
Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne
12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Bookings: 03 8290 7000
Tickets: $25/20
Presented as part of Midsumma

Sorry, guys. I managed to miss this one when I was going back over the emails I had to post. But definitely try to get to this one. It's just this weekend, but should be fun.

[Talissa]

A review from The Age, for anyone who was curious about it. I saw it on the Sunday, and this pretty much sums up what I thought, too.

MIDSUMMA REVIEW: LEGENDS
Chapel off Chapel, January 21

THIS year's Midsumma cabaret line-up includes familiar names such as Dolly Diamond, Luke Gallagher, Catherine Campbell and Enda Markey and their familiarity helps create the sense of community that the festival tries hard to promote.

This time, Markey, Liston Williams, Luke Barron and Peter Rutherford present a charming production of songs made famous by Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand.

Solo spots were interpolated with team numbers arranged by Rutherford. These included Everybody Says Don't, Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy and Over the Rainbow/People/Maybe This Time and were probably the best in terms of vocal presentation.

Some of the solo numbers were also delivered strongly, such as I'm the Greatest Star by Barron and Streisand Got There First by Markey.

On the night, Barron who had the strongest voice; while Williams had a tendency to sing flat in the upper register.


Barron is certainly talented. Look out for him in a planned Melbourne season, with Rutherford, of their show, Ten Things I Hate About Cabaret.

Overall, the performers worked well together and their strong song list made Legends enjoyably quaint, easy-going entertainment.