-Melanie Gall Presents (2)
Melanie Gall’s award-winning musical is back! Chosen as one of the top Fringe shows worldwide and mounted off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse in 2019. Judy is an icon, loved as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna, “Winnipeg’s Sweetheart”, was the bigger star. While Judy struggled for success, Deanna became the idol of millions. Ingénue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these teen idols of Old Hollywood.
“Gall is astonishing” – Metro Arts, 5 STARS Adelaide Advertiser, 4.5 STARS Winnipeg Free Press
From the performer of Fringe sellout hits Piaf and Brel (5 STARS Winnipeg Free Press) & Toast to Prohibition (5 STARS Edmonton Journal). Her shows have been mounted in over 30 countries including off-Broadway in NYC and at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
I love when story and song are mixed together. I had never heard of Deanna Durban prior (tho I did recognize some of her songs). Very well done, you can see the passion Melanie has for musical history.
Fantastic show and a great story. I didn’t know much about Deanna Durbin (only that my grandmother was very fond of her) and I learned a lot. Melanie has beautiful voice.