Liza Minnelli News

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Gene Hackman, prolific actor of the stage and screen and 2 time Oscar-winner, has passed away at 95 years old.

An encore performance and live capture will take place of Broadway, film, and television actress Chryssie Whitehead's In My Own Little Corner: My Moods, My Mom & Me.

DRAG: The Musical will play its final performance Off-Broadway on Sunday, April 27, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 215 performances and 24 previews. A London production is currently in the works.

Marisha Wallace will be bringing her “biggest ever headline show” to the Adelphi Theatre for one-night only on 11 March. Recently, we had the chance to chat with Marisha Wallace about her upcoming concert. We discussed her journey from the States to the UK, her return to the Adelphi Theatre after she performed there in Waitress and even a bit about the creative process behind the show!

Using an eclectic selection of music, Yasar will tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and belonging in America at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Sam Buttery will bring her debut solo show to the Crazy Coqs in London’s West End.  For the first time, Sam will present The Baptism of Buttery- an evening of songs by artists including Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and many more.

The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Discover the life of Broadway legend Liza Minnelli in 'Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,' premiering on PBS April 1 at 9 PM ET as part of the American Masters series. The documentary explores Minnelli's 1970s career and personal life with insights from friends and mentors.

The legendary Isaac Mizrahi oozed charm at the opening night of his annual Café Carlyle residency on February 4. The show, funny and dishy with plenty of songs in between, is a perfect Valentine's week treat. It runs nightly through February 15.

The third annual Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF), presented by MorseLife, launched in grand style on January 23 with an unforgettable opening night at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,”  “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”

The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.

Explore the making of the Liza Minnelli documentary with director Bruce David Klein. Discover insights into Liza's life, Klein's filmmaking approach, and their collaboration.

That bundle of Broadway-centric bubbliness, Klea Blackhurst banished the winter blues at Birdland. Her thrillingly big voice and selection of joyful showtunes provided a firecracker evening of entertainment on 1/27.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!

In a clip from Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, Broadway legend Liza Minnelli recalls her father Vincente, who directed many iconic movie musicals. Watch the clip now!

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.

LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is beginning to screen at select locations in the United States. Beginning January 24, the movie will open at IFC Center New York City, and on January 31 will open at Laemmle’s Royal in Los Angeles.

Alaska Thunderf*ck is set to return to the cast of DRAG: The Musical, in the role of Kitty Galloway. The production has also extended its run, with tickets available through June 1, 2025.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch lights up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. The third attraction in BPAC's 2024-25 Mainstage Series, this open mic/variety show hybrid is a vibrant, impromptu, inside-showbiz salon where talent shines under the spotlight.