Liza's at the Palace canceled tonight- Page 2

[B3TA07]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:49pm

There isn't an understudy? I'd love to see Linda Balgord.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:51pm

Well, THAT'S an unfortunate word-choice.

Whitney Houston used to use "dehydration" as a euphemism for "all cracked out."

[B3TA07]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:57pm

Off Topic: Is it just me or does the Guys and Dolls ad we are getting on the right of the board look LESS interesting now that they've put the Sky and Sarah actors' names on it?

[Raspberry]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 8:44pm

"That blows for the line of people waiting. I walked by around 4-ish and there were a handful of people sitting in the lobby waiting for rush tickets, I guess. So she did the matinee? Well, at least she only called out one show."

There is no matinee Wednesday. She already only does five shows weekly. At least she made it through a full cycle of five shows before she missed one, so I guess that's something.

And I was one of those people waiting when you came by. I think they could have made the announcement earlier: shortly after I got there at 2:30, a guy came in to exchange his tickets because his booking agent had sent him an official notification that the performance was canceled because Liza couldn't go on, but the guy at the ticket window said that wasn't true and wouldn't let him exchange. It wasn't until around 5:30 that they told us there was no show because "Liza is sick" and please get out of the lobby unless you're buying tickets.

And B3, in my opinion, for the past year, the Guys and Dolls revival has been getting gradually less interesting and appealing with each new press release.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 8:54pm

This odd statement can be found on Liza's website:

* Liza is fine, but tonight is cancelled:

Liza is fine, so please do not worry -- but tonight's show (Wed) is canceled.

Awaiting an official statement, but the important thing is that Liza is fine. Please do not worry. She is expected to return on Friday, as Thursday is dark, of course -- but more info will come thru on Thursday. Again, Liza is and will be fine. Certainly you agree that is ALL that matters.

Followed by this offical statement:

Due to health reasons and doctor’s orders, Liza Minnelli will not perform “Liza’s at the Palace” this evening.

Co-producer John Scher stated, "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 their tickets for any future scheduled performance.
* Statement on Liza's Health:

[DAME]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:08pm

I don't find the statement odd. What else do you want them to tell you?

And before the mean spirited nastiness begins.....

Cher cancelled more than half of her recent run in Vegas of her 80 minute show ( 50 of which she actually performs). Janet Jackson also cancelled her recent tour a lot, Elton John also cancels frequently, Madonna has cancelled, and even the divine Miss M has had to cancel twice recently. People get sick.

Updated On: 12/10/08 at 09:08 PM

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:21pm

Please someone, can she have a glass of water?

[best12bars]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:30pm

The fact that Cher and Janet Jackson canceled so much makes it okay?? Makes it par for the course?

I believe Michelle said it best in "Dreamgirls" ...

She's just a "diva who can't sustain."

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:34pm

RE: The statement from Liza's website, I wonder if Liza is fine...

[jv92]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:41pm

Seeing her AGAIN Saturday after a fabulous time earlier in the week. Hope she gets well and we're able to see her Saturday night. Best wishes Liza! :)

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:50pm

Please someone, can she have a glass of water?

And that gets the award for the second funniest post.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 9:58pm

Please someone, can she have a glass of water?

When Liza takes the stand!!

[jv92]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 10:02pm

Liza is a Broadway trouper, kids. She has two days to rest up. By Friday, I'm sure she'll be feeling much better. I sure hope all is well, but I doubt she wants to be ill. This is her big comeback...and what a comeback it is!

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 10:02pm

I'm adding my vote to the funniest line of the year award.

Not joking here: if you've seen the way she sweats in this show, you'll agree that dehydration is a distinct possibility.

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 10:07pm

[neelyohara]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 10:13pm

Amen, DAME.

The message from Liza's website is not "odd." It is directed toward her fans, who worry about her well-being, and I'm fairly certain they felt the need to stress that she is fine because of people like some of the posters on this board, who see that she has canceled and automatically deem her drunk, "cracked out," washed up, etc. People get sick. Stuff happens. It just almost always seems to happen to Liza, and people hold it against her.

Also, it really bothered me that the headline on this very website had the word "dehydrated" in "quotes" as though allegedly she is sick. Ugh.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 11:57pm

I walked by the Palace today on my way to the Helen Hayes, and people were very upset outside when they realized the show was cancelled. What was hilarious was that there was this guy standing outside holding discount flyers promoting his show saying "Liza has cancelled tonight's show. As an alternative to seeing Liza, here are some discount coupons for Rock of Ages!" I was dying of laughter. Better to see nothing in my opinion.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 8:29am

Is the entire run sold out? At Corine's Corner it says she couldn't get a ticket.

[GatorNY]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 9:11am

We were 3 of the unfortunate people who had tickets last night. I'd been so looking forward to the show. My partner looked at me when we realized that there would be no show and said "it's ok buddy, you can cry." (I didn't though, surprsingly) I heard people saying that this happened to them 15 years ago...one lady said that back then she had 15 friends coming in to the city from out of town and she cancelled. I hope she feels better...BTW...the word under the marquee was that if you bought tickets on line, like I did, you received an automatic refund. Only people who bought at the box office were able to exchange tickets for future dates.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 10:18am

Glad I saw it on Tuesday, then.

If she gave me the flu, I'll be so pissed!

I agree that the statement on her website is idiotic. Do you think she'll be fine?!

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 10:26am

I'm sure last nights performance wont be the only one cancelled between now and Dec 28th.
I was hoping to catch the show Saturday night but Im sure with last nights show being pulled all remaining seats will be taken now by re-bookings.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 10:48am

Stuff happens. It just almost always seems to happen to Liza

And that gets the award for the 3rd funniest line of the thread, particularly as it comes from a poster named--with no apparent irony--"Neely O'Hara."

[Auggie27]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:33pm

Flashbacks to waiting for a refund when she didn't show up for VICTOR/VICTORIA. A fistfight broke out, because someone trashed her. Not pretty, the poor man was almost eaten alive like Sebastian Venable.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:35pm

She just added four more performances: Dec 30, Jan 2, Jan 3 and Jan 4. I just bought a ticket for January 4.

[nealb1]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:39pm

WOW! That's fantastic! Gosh, I'd love to go back and see her again!