Book by George FurthMusic by John KanderLyrics by Fred Ebb
Liza Minnelli took Broadway by storm in this glitzy, gritty musical about a has-been movie star's attempt to reignite her career with a high-energy Las Vegas nightclub act. Through a trove of great musical numbers interspersed with backstage scenes, the musical explores performer Michelle Mayer's desperate attempt to balance her personal and professional lives. Nearly all of the terrific Kander and Ebb songs, including "City Lights," "Arthur in the Afternoon" and "The Money Tree," are sung by Michelle, making this an amazing tour de force for a powerhouse leading lady.
Fred Ebb (1933–2004) was an award-winning lyricist, librettist and director who frequently and successfully collaborated with composer John Kander. Ebb's work for the theatre included Flora, The Red Menace; Cabaret; The Happy Time; Zorba; 70, Girls, 70; Chicago; The Act; Woma ...
John Kander is a Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winning composer, a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award, and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. With frequent collaborator Fred Ebb, he composed the score to dozens of Broadway musicals, including Cabaret, Zorba, Chi ...
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