I was there tonight for her FINAL performance of LIZA AT THE PALACE and it was very emotional for everyone on and off the stage. It was an invitation only audience of friends and show folk from the Las Vegas shows. I won't get into a full review as it's late and I'm spent! But she put on a 2 1/2 hour show that would knock the socks off ANYONE! We saw her do this show when she was just putting it together before NY when she did it at Primm. While it was great to see her then she showed signs of age and lack of energy. That was NOT the case tonight for ONE SECOND!!! She appeared younger, more energetic and every bit the "Liza" we all know and love. While this was taped tonight she only briefly backtracked to immediately get right back on course and usually with the audience giving more love the 2nd time around than the 1st if that was even possible. It was very special to be a part of the journey with her tonight.
There were several stars in attendance:Kathy Griffin, Barry Manilow, Carrot Top, Renee Zellweger just to name a few. Her brother Joe was there and giving lots of love and support. A few times she got emotional and had to stop as this was the last time she would be performing LIZA AT THE PALACE. She is going to Australia to tour, but without her boys. She received a standing ovation after almost every song and every single one was well deserved. Watching her tonight was like stepping back into the past when going to see STARS do shows live meant something. For everyone in that audience tonight it meant ALOT to be there and I hope we let Liza know she means the world to us.
"God, I hope it's not a REAL emergency...I only brought one bottle of Vodka!"
That's my Diva Dog, Sake in the picture.