Liza Minnelli News

Theatrical pistol Victoria Libertore will return to Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) in a multipart event, serving up a four-night run of GIRL MEAT February 3-6, 2011. Intrigued by the true story of alleged serial killer Countess Erzsébet Báthory, solo performer Libertore channels her essence with intensity, a dose of insanity and many drops of bloody humor.

Erich Steinbock (Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back world-renowned baritone and Tony Award-winner (South Pacific) Paulo Szot to the legendary Café Carlyle for a two-week return engagement.

Growing up as the daughter of one of the most iconic comediennes of all time could not have been easy, yet Melissa Rivers has managed to carve her own place in the Hollywood landscape as a producer and television personality herself, coming after nearly a decade of co-hosting the red carpet fashion rundowns on E! and the TV GUIDE channel with her mother Joan. Her (mostly) behind-the-scenes work as a producer on E!'s weekly FASHION POLICE show starring Joan is just half of her duties, as she also stars in and produces the new WE reality series JOAN & MELISSA: JOAN KNOWS BEST? Also, she manages to find the time to be a single mom and confidant to her legendary mother - and clean up after camera crews. I was lucky enough to speak to Melissa over the weekend in anticipation of tonight's special edition FASHION POLICE: SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS on E! and Tuesday's JOAN KNOWS BEST? on WE. Also, be sure to check out my weekend feature interview with Joan Rivers, as well.

Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that SoBe Institute of the Arts (SoBe Arts) will present staged readings of promising new plays, beginning with Acapulco by New York writer Jacquelyn Reingold (HBO's In Treatment, Law and Order, and produced off-Broadway) and featuring L.A.-based Evan Handler ('Sex and the City,' 'Californication,' and films by Ron Howard and Oliver Stone) in addition to local artists.

Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that NY-based actress, Nadia Dajani and South Florida performers Amy McKenna, Elayne Wilks, Ryan George, Glen Lawrence and Brian McCormack have joined Evan Handler, completing the cast for SoBe Arts upcoming staged readings of ACAPULCO by New York writer Jacquelyn Reingold and directed by Michael Leeds.

Show business superstar LIZA MINNELLI has announced that she will be performing at Town Hall on Thursday, February 17th in the All-Star, Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a major benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announces the Hollywood Bowl summer 2011 subscription series for its 90th season at the historic venue.

Virginia's Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre has announced the artistic team behind the upcoming world premiere of the musical comedy And the Curtain Rises (formerly known as Wheatley's Folly), which begins performances on Thursday, March 17, 2011. And the Curtain Rises marks the third production presented as part of Signature's groundbreaking American Musical Voices Project, the largest commissioning program for new musicals in the country, following Michael John LaChiusa's Giant in 2009 and Ricky Ian Gordon's Sycamore Trees last year.

New York's Cafe Carlyle comes to life in San Francisco when Bay Area Cabaret presents the winners of New York's coveted Nightlife Award, jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey (Tommy, Sunday in the Park with George).

Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that NY-based actress, Nadia Dajani and South Florida performers Amy McKenna, Elayne Wilks, Ryan George, Glen Lawrence and Brian McCormack have joined Evan Handler, completing the cast for SoBe Arts upcoming staged readings of ACAPULCO by New York writer Jacquelyn Reingold and directed by Michael Leeds.

Voting members of The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation have sifted through the cinematic rubble of last year and selected nominees for The 31st Annual RAZZIE® Awards, with "winners" set to be announced in ceremonies at Hollywood's Barnsdall Gallery Theatre at 7:30pm/PST on Saturday, February 26 - the now traditional Night Before the Oscars.

Just last week, producers Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett announced that a new block of tickets have gone on sale for THE DIVINE SISTER, Off-Broadway's best reviewed new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch. Tickets for THE DIVINE SISTER are now on sale through Sunday, April 30 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). This past weekend, Liza Minnelli, Molly Ringwald, Cheyenne Jackson, Daniel Davis and others were in the house and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the fun! Below, we bring you a look at Sunday's spirited curtain call.

Actor's Express presents 'An Evening with Rex Reed,' a one night-only performance with the legendary author and critic on January 23.

Continuing Friday...Rosie's back with her unique, swingin', and sexy tribute to Sting! It's all the buzz!

Just last week, producers Daryl Roth and Bob Boyett announced that a new block of tickets have gone on sale for THE DIVINE SISTER, Off-Broadway's best reviewed new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch. Tickets for THE DIVINE SISTER are now on sale through Sunday, April 30 at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Last night none other than Liza Minnelli was in the house along with Sam Harris and Billy Stritch and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the fun!

AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE continues its TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON with the incomparable Stephanie J. Block! This dynamic star will take our stage for three nights only!

Jim strikes hot sexy co -host poses, for a wonderful cause, a diversified cast and fabulous prizes for the audience!

The Swing Set, a new album from six-time MAC Award winner Jim Caruso, was released on January 11th. This is Caruso's sophomore album, and his first release under the Yellow Sound Label. Recently, Broadway favorite - and Caruso fan - Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5, The Pirate Queen, Wicked, The Boy From Oz) spoke with Caruso about creating the album, for which she recorded a guest spot. Click below to hear about the genesis of The Swing Set, Caruso's career and, yes, the significance of 'corduroy day.'

Vincente Minnelli - the late stage and film director best known for his musical films such as 1944's Meet Me in St. Louis (during which he dated and later married its star, legendary actress and singer Judy Garland), 1951's An American in Paris, 1955's Kismet, and 1958's Gigi (for which he won an Oscar) - is set to be honored by the Locarno Film Festival in August.

NEW YORK NEW YORK (with a stage adaptation of Earl Mac Rauch) EVITA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,WITCHES OF EASTWICK,BABY as well as CASSINO DA URCA (a Brazilian original musical) are among the shows in the works for 2011 in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.