In a statement Liza's at the Palace producer John Scher said, "This past opening week has been a marathon run for Liza—which unfortunately has led her to dehydration and her doctor has insisted she get some extra rest. Liza will return for the show's next scheduled performance on Friday, Dec 12th (8PM)."
Ticket holders can exchange Dec. 10 tickets for any future scheduled performance.
Produced by John Scher/Metropolitan Talent Presents & Jubilee Time Productions, the production was originally scheduled to run to Dec. 14 but was recently extended through Dec. 28 due to ticket demand.
Minnelli is joined onstage by Cortés Alexander, Jim Caruso, Tiger Martina and Johnny Rodgers. Conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch lead a 12-person orchestra.
Ron Lewis directs and choreographs Liza's at the Palace . . .!, which was scripted by Minnelli and Tony winner David Zippel. Gary Labriola is executive producer. The production also features scenery by Ray Klausen, costumes by Halston, lighting by Matthew Berman and sound by Matt Kraus.
The evening, according to press notes, "will feature an incomparable Minnelli songfest including many of her personal favorites and signature hits, followed by a dance-filled tribute to the groundbreaking late-1940s nightclub act of Minnelli's godmother, Kay Thompson."
photo by Bill Westmoreland |
"Liza's at The Palace," a new two-CD set celebrating Minnelli's return to Broadway's Palace Theatre, will arrive in stores Feb. 3, 2009, on the Hybrid Recordings label. Helmed by producer Phil Ramone, the recording will also be on sale during Minnelli's Broadway engagement. The first CD (Act I) features Minnelli's signature hits, while the second disc (Act II) features a tribute to Minnelli's godmother, Kay Thompson.
Show times are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM with matinees on Sundays at 3 PM.
The Palace Theatre is located at Broadway and 47th Street. Tickets, priced $25-$125, will be available by calling (212) 307-4100 or (800) 755-4000. For more information visit www.lizasatthepalace.com.