Liza Minnelli Back On Broadway

Oscar-Winner Releases A New Album & Appears In Her Own Show For Limited Engagement

(CBS)  The legendary Liza Minnelli made her screen debut a long time ago alongside her mother Judy Garland in the movie, "In The Good Old Summertime," and went on to win an Oscar in 1992 for her performance in "Cabaret."

Today, Minnelli is releasing a new album titled, "Liza Minnelli: The Complete A&M Recordings," a two-CD set featuring her entire catalogue for A&M Records. It comprises four albums, one single and several rare outtakes that were recorded between 1968 and 1972.

Next week she will star in a limited Broadway engagement called "Liza's At The Palace...!" The show opens Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway & 47th Street) through Dec. 14.

The show features a 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.

"It's fun," Minnelli told Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez. "The show is so filled with entertainment and energy and there is so much dancing and you know how much I love to dance, but I also have wonderful new songs."

Minnelli has always connected with music since she was a little girl.

"Well, it's the process really, how the words go with the music. But I've always looked for the story, what does the song say," she said.

According to Minnelli, when she was 8 years old and had a crush on a boy she would learn to sing romantic songs. While reminiscing, she broke into song.

Minnelli is thrilled with the resurgence and the interest in dancing and singing on TV.

"I think it's fabulous," she said. "My director and choreographer Ron Lewis, right? I auditioned for four years to get him to work with me. Right? And that was in 1970. And we haven't stopped working together since. And he choreographed this whole show and a lot of music of my godmother, Kate Thompson and like I said, some new songs."

[sleekdivine]

sleekdivine 6:44am 11/26/2008
she should retire,she is to old she get out of breathe
when talking .she was good in playing ARTHUR,she should do a movie or comedy on broadway that,s gone
i like her but i hope the ticket people get they money worth

[backyback]

dear liza - what unnecessarily cruel comments - and so ignorant. that having been said, you were so wonderful on the show this morning - that song was sensational, and perfect for you. and very reassuring to those of us who will take you whenever and wherever you choose to appear. thanks for always being there. take care. always a fan

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She won the Oscar in 1972 not 1992.