Rufus Wainwright releases Judy Garland concert album

Last year, Rufus Wainwright made history. Actually, more accurately, when he stepped onto the storied stage of Carnegie Hall, he remade history when he performed Judy Garland’s 1961 Carnegie Hall concert in its entirety.

If you missed Wainwright-as-Garland in action, Dec. 4 will be a magical moment. On that day, Geffen will release the double-disc Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, which will include all 27 tracks of Wainwright’s recreation. And if its the visual pleasure you crave, you’re in luck, because Geffen will also release the live DVD Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy! Live at the London Palladium, a document from his 2007 show there. The DVD will feature three additional tracks, but if that’s not enough, Wainwright is also playing a few Christmastime dates in the U.S. of A.

December
20 - Stroudsburg, Pa. @ Sherman Theater
21 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
22 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club

January
7 - New Brunswick, N.J. @ State Theatre

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