I’ll say this - when they started the first audiobook clip, Liza and Michael looked at each other for a minute with knowing grins on their faces.
I think we can unknowingly make Liza a tragedy in the same way Judy was made to be at times. I believe, after attending this event, that she is likely aware of how things are going down. She likely knows she didn’t do the audiobook herself, but she’s happy with the end result. Doing it today with her vocal state, would probably require more work than anyone involved desires. Is it possible that she herself is content with ElevenLabs doing the audiobook? That she’s pleased with this version of her voice and has authorized its usage? Just because we don’t agree with certain decisions doesn’t mean they weren’t authorized by her.
I guess it all goes into the deeper territory of ‘are they of sound mind to make these decisions with all factors involved’ - I’m just saying that it could very well be that Liza wanted one more celebratory run with her fans and do as much as possible. She seemed really truly, touched at the reception at the end of the evening. Not everything has to be a conspiracy theory.
I know I was skeptical earlier in thread - but I now see it as Liza being on board to do this and everyone around her trying to make it happen while also being realistic with what is best for her and what she is capable of doing at this time. Maybe I’m naive. The night didn’t have an exploitative vibe at all, and any moments where Liza trailed off, or didn’t really answer a question, made an unrelated sidebar, etc - were handled respectfully. This wasn’t a Franki Valli situation where everyone in the room is uncomfortable and feeling guilty for attending. It was a lovely evening.
Get a ticket for one of her upcoming appearances and see for yourself.
I am big. It’s the REVIVALS that got small.
Updated On: 3/18/26 at 03:34 PM