New Liza Minnelli Documentary is in the Worksby BWW News Desk - July 17, 2021The film will reportedly begin following the death of Minnelli's mother, Judy Garland. It will then follow Minnelli on her rise to fame, beginning in the 1970s, and chronicling her various accolades, including an Oscar for best actress (Cabaret), an Emmy for best TV special (Liza with a Z), and a Tony for best actress in a musical (The Act). VIDEO: A Queen Meets Queen! Relive Liza Minnelli's 'We Are the Champions'by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018Before heading to the movie theater to see Bohemian Rhapsody, the new biopic about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, check out this video of Liza Minnelli and the remaining members of the band performing 'We Are the Champions' at a Freddie Mercury tribute concert in 1992. Queen guitarist Brian May introduces Liza Minnelli as, 'one person in the world that Freddie would be very proud to have stand in his footsteps tonight.'  BWW Review: Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Perform Together at OC's Segerstrom Centerby Michael Quintos - July 6, 2018A beloved entertainment icon borne from showbiz royalty, it was certainly no surprise that living legend Liza Minnelli-a past recipient of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy Award-was greeted with thunderous cheers and ovations during her recent return appearance on June 30, 2018 at Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, accompanied by her friend and fellow music phenom Michael Feinstein. The one-night-only special event-billed as "Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein: In Conversation and Performance"-featured the award-winning singer, actress and stage superstar as, naturally, the night's main attraction, which had her singing (while seated) through a few classics while, in between, waxed nostalgic about her storied career and, of course, her famous parents, film icon Judy Garland and renowned director Vincente Minnelli. Liza Minnelli's CABARET Costume Among 1,000 Pieces Up For Auctionby Nicole Ciravolo - February 15, 2018Profiles in History, an auction house located in Southern California, announced on Wednesday that Liza Minnelli would be auctioning off more than 1,000 items from her personal collection of items, including items that belonged to her mother, Judy Garland, and her filmmaker father, Vincente Minnelli, in the auction dubbed 'Love, Liza'.
The dazzling list of items includes her signature Cabaret costume -- the classic bowler hat, boots, and halter top vest included -- and her Cabaret script, complete with her hand-written annotations. In addition to these, the 'Love, Liza' auction will also include her 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Liza Minnelli Saves the Day at Michael Feinstein Concertby Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016Michael Feinstein found himself in a troublesome situation during his concert at the Pasadena Pops at LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden Saturday evening. Lucky for him, his good pal Liza Minnelli was in the wings, ready to save the day!liz Sorry, Folks! Liza Minnelli Is Not, and Never Will Be, on Twitterby Jessica Khan - April 29, 2016Sorry folks, but the new Liza Minnelli Twitter account that popped up today -- @RealLizaMinnelli -- is not the legendary performer. BroadwayWorld has confirmed with the star's rep that the handle is fake; he also went on to add that 'she'll never be on Twitter.' BWW Exclusive: Back in Concert with Liza Minnelli- Billy Stritch, Cortés Alexander & Jim Caruso Send Updates from Biloxi!by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2015Six years after closing Liza's at The Palace, one of the most heralded Special Events in recent Broadway memory, Liza Minnelli gathered up her best friends, that famous songbook, and some beaded couture to try out a new concert in Biloxi, Mississippi. ('The glamour...the glitter...the Gulf,' Liza giggled.) As a try-out for her 2016 'Great Day' tour, Minnelli, musical director/pianist/singer Billy Stritch and singers Cortes Alexander and Jim Caruso warbled their way into the hearts of the Gulf Coast fans, garnering a half-dozen standing ovations and some love-letters from the press. Armed with a few Palace re-creations, some fresh new harmonies and the obligatory Liza standards, it seems that the sky's the limit for this happy band of players. STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli and Cortes Alexander Surprise Audience with 'I Love a Violin'by Stage Tube - December 26, 2014As previously reported, Liza Minnelli recently announced her full recovery from her back surgery and gave a surprise performance in Hollywood earlier this month. The 68-year-old appeared on stage at Cortes Alexander's annual holiday show at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal in Hollywood, CA, on December 22 to support her close friend. The star went on to perform a duet of 'I Love a Violin' with Alexander and received a standing ovation from the enthusiastic crowd, which included Barbra Streisand's son Jason Gould and half-sister Roslyn Kind. Watch her performance below!
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