UAB’s Alys Stephens Center will present musical icon Liza Minnelli Saturday, Sept. 25 to kick off the Center’s new “Alys Stephens Center Presents” 2010-2011 season.This performance will be the first for Minnelli in Birmingham in 20 years. Birmingham is one of just 11 cities to be included in her 12-show tour.
The Alys Stephens Center’s full season of new performances will be announced on Monday, May 3, when current subscribers will have the first chance to renew their season packages and purchase single tickets. New season package orders can be placed beginning Monday, June 7. Single tickets will go on sale Monday, August 9. For details or for more information, call the Alys Stephens Center Box Office at 205-975-2787 or visit the center online at www.AlysStephens.org.
Legendary American singer and actress Minnelli has won three Tony awards, an Oscar, an Emmy Award, two Golden Globe awards and a Grammy Legend Award for her contributions and influence in the recording field. Minnelli is one of only 12 people ever to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. Minnelli gained international stardom with her 1971 appearance as Sally Bowles in the film version of the Broadway musical “Cabaret.” She was the first person to ever grace the covers of Time and Newsweek magazines simultaneously. Minnelli is highly regarded as one of the most versatile and best-selling entertainers in show business history. Her latest project was a return to Broadway with the show “Liza’s at The Palace…!” which garnered excellent reviews.
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