Connie Champagne

Feinstein's at the Nikko
222 Mason Street San Francisco

The always effervescent Connie Champagne, famed for her uncanny imitation of Judy Garland, brings her ever-popular show to San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko. Beyond the Rainbow showcases Champagne's extraordinary ability to capture the look and sound of Garland, a talent that is making her a celebrity in her own right. Champagne sings Garland classics such as "The Man That Got Away" and "The Trolley Song," but also sings the songs she imagines Garland would sing today if she had the chance. The program includes Broadway hits from Cabaret to Dreamgirls, and even a few unexpected choices like Hedwig and the Angry Inch. It also features selections from the likes of Noel Coward and John Lennon. To round out the evening, Champagne gives us the rare tune or two that were written for but never recorded by Garland.