Liza Minnelli News

54 Below will present an upcoming week of performances including Tony winner Melba Moore, Emmet Cahill, George Young, and the final performances of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, plus a tribute to Olivia Rodrigo and more.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.

Shout! Studios have made available Liza with a Z, the 1972 concert film featuring Broadway icon Liza Minnelli. Bob Fosse directed and choreographed the beloved television concert, which can now be streamed in full on YouTube. Watch it now.

theAcademy@pbd will present THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND, the Kander and Ebb revue, at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, featuring five student performers and original choreography reproduced by Director of Education Gary Cadwallader.

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.

Gilded Balloon will present the return of the five-star Edinburgh Fringe hit with its original cast — Gail Watson, Frances Thorburn, and Clare Waugh — reuniting under writer-director Morag Fullarton at Gilded Balloon Patter House.

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the cast of MJ, Norm Lewis, and many more. 

End of the Rainbow offers a rare chance to witness Judy Garland’s final chapter brought to life with extraordinary depth by Tammy Lukas. Her performance captures Judy’s fire, fragility, and humor with a precision shaped by years of study and a lifelong connection.

Tony nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma!) and Tony winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) have joined the cast of Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday.

Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

A delightful breath of fresh air swept through 54 Below as Melissa Errico paid loving homage to Barbra Streisand with MD Billy Stritch 5/27 to 5/29. Read a review of the night.

Broadway in Brooklyn is honoring the legacy of stand-up comedy, reuniting Broadway stars and music with the Improv stage, now in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

54 Below will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Join in celebrating their contributions to the cabaret art form.

Liberace & Liza: A Tribute, which previously played at 54 Below in New York, will now play at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Get a first look at the trailer here!

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, including Mexodus, Cold War Choir Practice, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more. Checkout the full list here!

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Tickets to these shows are likely to sell out, so get yours soon!

Opera singer Yanik Gosselin will perform BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, blending diva anthems with personal storytelling.