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Photos: Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli & More Perform at LORNA'S PINK PARTY!
By: Stephen Sorokoff Updated
The Actors Fund, the nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, last night presented the 2013 edition of Nothing Like a Dame: Lorna's Pink Party, a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and the Dr. Philomena McAndrew Fund of Tower Cancer Research Foundation. This highly anticipated event, starring entertainment legend Lorna Luft with her special guest Liza Minnelli will continue on Monday, October 21st at 7 pm, at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, New York City.
BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the concert below!
The intimate evening of cabaret was hosted by stage, film and television actress, best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer Lorna Luft and featured Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning performer Liza Minnelli. It had been 20 years since the two sisters performed together; the last time was their memorable duet for the 1993 Tony Awards.
The evening also included appearances by Nick Adams, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Jim Caruso, Kelly King,Brian Stokes Mitchell, Phyllis Newman and Marcia Strassman.
Lorna Luft-From her early work with her mother, Judy Garland, to spectacular concert performances, acclaim on Broadway and in television, Emmy award-winning actress/singer Lorna Luft's career has encompassed virtually every arena of entertainment. A celebrated live performer, stage, film and television actress, best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy nominated producer - she proudly carries on her family's legacy with critics labeling her one of the most vibrant, versatile and exciting artists on stage today.
Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff
Suzyn Waldman, Actors Fund President & CEO Joe Benincasa, Karen Weiner and Kate Edelman Johnson
Allan Lazare, Stephen Sorokoff, Arlene Lazare
Gianni Valenti, Tom Postilio, Mickey Conlon
Birdland
Ann Hampton Callaway, Marcia Strassman, Nick Adams
Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorna Luft, Nick Adams, Liz Callaway
Jim Caruso, Nick Adams, Eric Gabbard
David Zippel, Lorna Luft and guest
David Zippel, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorna Luft and guest
Jamie deRoy & Ann Hampton Callaway
Jamie deRoy, David Zippel, Ann Hampton Callaway, Stephen Sorokoff
EDa Sorokoff, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorna Luft, Liz Callaway
Stephen Sorokoff, EDa Sorokoff, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorna Luft, Liz Callaway
Birdland
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