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Judy Garland 50th Anniversary Tribute:
Celebrity Testimonials:
Audience Testimonials:
For 2024 “The Legendary Ladies of Hollywood” has a brand new name:
The Legendary Ladies of SHOWBIZ
Remembering the Trailblazing Iconic Women of Show Business from the Baby Boomer Generation
A Celebration of the most memorable world renowned females of film, stage, television and music from the 1950’s through the 1980’s.
“5+ out of 5 Stars” – BroadwayWorld.com
“One of the greatest nights of theater I have ever seen!” – Shirley Jones
The Legendary Ladies of SHOWBIZ will delight audiences of all ages, especially those of the Baby Boomer Generation; for this is a show about Baby Boomers, created and performed by Baby Boomers. Come reminisce with us as we salute and remember the ladies of a truly Trailblazing Era of Show Biz.
This 5-Star Rated Show celebrates a dazzling array of the most iconic women of show business to ever grace the World Stage; not with impersonations (although there are a few), but through the electrifying singing voice, story-telling prowess and quirky English humor of its star, British Singer-Entertainer-Raconteur and Disney Voice-Over Artist, TONI MORRELL. Featuring additional vocalizations and superb accompaniment arranged and performed by the show’s award winning Musical Director and Multi-Keyboard Maestro, DAVID DIAL. (”David makes his keyboards sound like an entire orchestra” – Burt Bacharach)
Never a dull moment, this show combines a variety of stand-out musical performances of some of the best-loved songs from the American and Broadway Songbooks, along with comedy “bits” and “Hollywood – Confidential” type behind-the-scenes stories & monologues – all enhanced by glamorous on-screen images and superb musical arrangements.
Every segment of the show is like opening a gift box filled with treasured memories… recalling the faces, the songs and the women that defined an era… the ladies we loved watching on the “big screen” (and the little one), including our favorite movie stars, singers and TV personalities from the 1950s through the 1980s (and beyond)… The Baby Boomer Generation.
This highly entertaining program features a host of memorable segments, including:
- The Immortal Legendary Ladies of ShowBiz (The Trail Blazers)
- “The Women of Pop, Rock & Soul”
- “Elvis’ Leading Ladies”
- The Parallel Lives of Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana
- The True Story Behind the “Hitchcock Blondes”
- “Baby Boomer Dream Girls”
- “The Divas – Barbra, Bette & Cher”
- “Over 50 and Still Going Strong!”
- “Lucy and The Ladies of Comedy”
- and many more
Special Segment: Critics & audiences agree that Toni Morrell delivers one of the most powerful, stand-out tributes to Judy Garland ever seen on a stage.
Testimonials
Read just some of the many FaceBook Comments we received:
“Never have I seen a show like we saw last night. Toni and David are Awesome! Thank you for the phenomenal entertainment! “ – Phyllis G.
“Wow! What an Amazing show!! We just loved it. For sure one of the best shows we have ever seen! A fantastic show with David Dial and his beautiful and talented wife, Toni Morrell. There was never a slow spot. It was a wonderful show. We will never forget this night. They are so good and so talented. A must see show. We will be talking about it for a long time. “ – Charles C.
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about the talent of these two extraordinary people…. Their performance this evening was fantastic!! It was a fantastic evening of entertainment at its best!! Toni Morrell and David Dial are a powerhouse couple like no other!” – Dena Lyn M..
“Your Show was absolutely incredible and so are the two of you. Fantastic!!! “ – Sue H. K.
“I have attended all seven performances at The Woodward, and this show is by far my favorite. None of the other shows were as sold-out or had standing ovations like this show. I absolutely loved it!” – Audrey S
“Toni Morrell and David Dial were awesome and brought down the house! “ – Connie C.
“Joe and I have attended many shows around the country including Las Vegas shows, but “The Legendary Ladies of Hollywood” with Toni Morrell and David Dial ranks among the best we have ever seen!!! Every aspect of the show was outstanding! Such a sweet moment in the show when David sang Love Me Tender to Toni and she was shedding real tears! They truly love one another” -Cheryl D. C.
“..a powerhouse couple and great performers! This will be a tough act to follow. The two of you are the best.” – Jeff E.
“AMAZING!!! We absolutely LOVED your show! It was so SPECTACULAR! You both literally brought down the house. “ – Debbie M.
“What a wonderful show! Linda and I will always remember last night. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Having lived in Nashville we have seen many good shows. Congrats on a lovely experience and truly lovely people. Thank you both for the best evening in years. Love, Jon and Linda H“ – Jon V. H.
“In a way that is hard to describe, for me it was Life Changing. Just talking about it gives me goose bumps” – Jessica F.
“Toni and David. Your performance was more than wonderful last night. Carol, Tom and I enjoyed it immensely. Together you both are amazing. I will remember this forever. “ – Alverda B.
“Wonderful show and great entertainers! “ – Nancy S.
“It was truly exceptional! I loved remembering all the amazing ladies! You and David are truly wonderful talents.” – Brenda B.
“I agree 1000% with every comment!!!” – Kathy L.
A Special “Thank You” to Janis H.G. for Posting This Review on The Woodward Opera House FaceBook Page:
It was an evening of entertainment at its best that brought tears, chills and so many wonderful memories of years past. British singing sensation Toni Morrell and her husband-musical director, Knox County native David Dial, lit up the Woodward Opera House Saturday evening, June 15, with their dazzling and colorful “Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Hollywood.”
Morrell, whose stage credits range from Las Vegas to New York City, mesmerized the capacity audience with a stunning vocal range that replicated the greatest musical hits of Judy Garland, Debbie Reynolds, Cher and a host of others.
Photos of the stars were displayed on a huge screen as Morrell sang. Laughter rocked the house during her comedic tribute to Elvis and Lucille Ball.
Dial, recognized nationally as an accomplished vocalist and master musician, accompanied his wife on the keyboard and earned an enthusiastic audience response when he sang. Dial’s talents have taken him to stages throughout America, Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Throughout the show thunderous applause echoed through the historic theater – several times during standing ovations — and spilled onto the streets below in downtown Mount Vernon.
When actress Shirley Jones of “The Partridge Family” fame, saw the Morrell-Dial production of “Legendary Ladies” at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, Calif., she said afterward, “Tonight has been one of the greatest nights of theater I have ever seen.”
The hundreds who packed the Woodward would agree.
