Liza's at the Palace...! Cancelled for Tonight, Wednesday December 10; Minnelli 'Dehydrated' and to Return Friday

By: Dec. 10, 2008
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Representatives for Liza's at the Palace...! have informed BroadwayWorld.com that this evening, Wednesday December 10th's performance of the show have been cancelled as Liza is "not feeling well." It's anticipated at this time that Minnelli will return for the show's next scheduled performance on Friday, December 12, 2008. 

Co-producer John Scher stated, "This past opening week has been a marathon run for Liza-which unfortunately has led her to dehydration and her doctor has insisted she get some extra rest. Liza will return for the show's next scheduled performance on Friday, Dec 12th (8PM)."

Ticket-holders can exchange their tickets for any future scheduled performance.

Produced by John Scher/Metropolitan Talent Presents & Jubilee Time Productions the show is directed and choreographed by Ron Lewis. Gary Labriola will serve as Executive Producer.

Along with a twelve-man orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch, "Liza's At The Palace.... will be highlighted with many of Liza's showstoppers such as "Cabaret," "Maybe This Time," and "New York New York" - all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kanderand Fred Ebb. For the first time onstage, Liza will pay an affectionate salute to her godmother, the late Kay Thompsonwho was a legendary performer ("Think Pink!" from "Funny Face"), author ("Eloise at the Plaza") as well a gifted vocal arranger and Music Director/vocal coach at MGM Studios who worked with stars such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra andLena Horne.

Accompanying her onstage will be Johnny Rodgers, Cortes Alexander, Jim Caruso and Tiger Martina. The concert performance will be scripted by Liza and Tony Award-winnerDavid Zippel, and will be full of personal stories, anecdotes and heartfelt reminiscences embraced in a theatrical setting featuring scenery by Ray Klausen, costumes by Halston, lighting by Matt Berman and sound by Matt Kraus.

"Liza's At The Palace...." will play the following performance schedule at the Palace Theatre (Broadway & 47th Street) : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM with matinees on Sundays at 3PM. On Wednesday, December 24th there will be a special 3PM matinee performance and no 8PM evening show. Tickets prices range from $125 to $55. (Upon special request by Liza--- $25 seats will be made available at box office by daily lottery.)

For more information and tickets by phone Tickets: 212-307-4100 or 800-755-4000 or log onto: http://www.lizasatthepalace.com

 

 



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