Liza Minnelli News

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.

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.

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.

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.

With their unmissable blend of Broadway razzle-dazzle and cabaret charm, 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch' will light up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

Back by popular demand, A French Kiss in Singapore will return to Singapore. This reimagined musical celebrates the artistry of four of France’s most beloved contemporary songwriters and performers.

TheatreZone will continue its 20th anniversary season as Naples' premier musical theatre with the opening of The Rink, the musical about a mother seeking to move on with her life and a long-estranged daughter hoping to come back home.

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming!

The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival will return for its third season with screenings at the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and EVO Entertainment Delray Marketplace.

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report on the passing of actor and comedian Dick Capri. Learn more about the life and career of entertainer Dick Capri here.