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depicts diva Judy Garland falling deeper into drink and drugs as she simultaneously tries to revamp her career.  The Guthrie Theater production features UK actress Tracie Bennett, who performed the role in London to rave reviews. Twin Cities critics, however, have not been as impressed overall. Many seem to want not just a shell of a character at the end of her career, but a window in to the vulnerable Minnesota girl that charmed the world. But at least one critic says to look for that is "a fool's errand."

You can find out more about the show, and Tracie Bennett, by checking out Euan Kerr's story here.

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Tracie Bennett in the role of Judy Garland in the Guthrie Theater's production of "End of the Rainbow," by Peter Quilter

From Ellen Burkhardt at Minnesota Monthly:

Michael Cumpsty as Anthony and Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland in the Guthrie Theater's production of End of the Rainbow, by Peter Quilter

Tom Pelphrey as Mickey Deans and Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland in the Guthrie Theater's production of "End of the Rainbow" by Peter Quilter

Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland in "End of the Rainbow" at the Guthrie Theater

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Critics seem to want not just a shell of a character at the end of her career, but a window in to the vulnerable Minnesota girl that charmed the world.

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