Get Happy (The Judy Garland Project)

Minnesota’s own Frances Gumm practically wrote the book on a particular strain of tragic Hollywood irony, living (and dying) unhappily in private, but bringing joy and inspiration to millions as Judy Garland. One of those she changed forever was iconoclastic local choreographer Danny Buraczeski of Jazzdance, whose 2003 debut of this Garland celebration produced some great and powerful aaahs. This month, he brings Happy back in an expanded form, and you can be sure that this labor of love won’t lack for brains, heart, or courage. 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; (612) 340-1725; southerntheater.org