Liza's at the Palace...! ended her extented run yesterday, January 4th, 2009.
Produced by John Scher/Metropolitan Talent Presents & Jubilee Time Productions the show was directed and choreographed by Ron Lewis. Gary Labriola served as Executive Producer.
Along with a twelve-man orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch, "Liza's At The Palace.... highlighted many of Liza's showstoppers such as "Cabaret," "Maybe This Time," and "New York New York" - all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kanderand Fred Ebb. For the first time onstage, Liza payed an affectionate salute to her godmother, the late Kay Thompsonwho was a legendary performer ("Think Pink!" from "Funny Face"), author ("Eloise at the Plaza") as well a gifted vocal arranger and Music Director/vocal coach at MGM Studios who worked with stars such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra andLena Horne.
Accompanying her onstage was Johnny Rodgers, Cortes Alexander, Jim Caruso and Tiger Martina. The concert performance was scripted by Liza and Tony Award-winnerDavid Zippel, and was full of personal stories, anecdotes and heartfelt reminiscences embraced in a theatrical setting featuring scenery by Ray Klausen, costumes by Halston, lighting by Matt Berman and sound by Matt Kraus.
Photos by Linda Lenzi
Johnny Rodgers, Liza Minnelli, Cortes Alexander and Jim Caruso
Tiger Martina, Johnny Rodgers, Liza Minnelli, Cortes Alexander and Jim Caruso
Tiger Martina, Johnny Rodgers, Liza Minnelli, Cortes Alexander and Jim Caruso
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli take a bow with the band!
Liza Minnelli and her musical men!
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Cortes Alexander and Jim Carsuo
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Billy Stritch and Liza Minnelli
Ron Lewis and Liza Minnelli strike that final pose!
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