The Enduring Judy Garland Story

Story by Susan Gray

Entertainer Judy Garland’s remarkable life story has been told through her music and mania at two theaters in St. Paul.

Susan Gray spoke with William Randall Beard, playwright of “Beyond the Rainbow: Garland at Carnegie Hall” at the History Theater and Sandra Thomas , who plays Judy in Brazen Theater’s production of “The Property Known as Garland” and learns why Judy still inspires fans 40 years after her death. And you’ll hear from one of the three survivingMunchkins who sets the record straight about alleged shenanigans on the Wizard of Oz set .

“Beyond the Rainbow: Judy at Carnegie Hall” is at the History Theater in St. Paul through Sunday, November 6th, 2011.

Brazen Theater’s production of “The Property Known as Garland” will be performed November 6th through November 31st, 2011 at the Lowry Lab in St. Paul.