The Australian theater and concert artist, Trevor Ashley, will make his New York debut with Liza’s Back! (Is Broken) at Sony Hall on Monday, February 4, at 8 PM. With humor, wit, and power vocals, Liza’s Back! (Is Broken) imagines the Broadway career the legendary Liza Minnelli might have had, if she’d taken on other roles such as Maria in The Sound of Music, Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd or Grizabella in Cats. Backed by a seven-piece band, Ashley recreates the looks, the gowns, the mannerisms and the voice that made Ms. Minnelli a superstar, including some of Liza’s biggest hits, such as “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “Theme from New York, New York.”
Ashley built a career as an actor, writer, director and “queen” of cabaret, being hailed for his drag performances internationally. He recently starred as Thenardier in Les Miserables for which he received his third Helpmann Award nomination, the Australian equivalent of a Tony. Previously, he starred as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Sydney Theatre Award nomination) and was also an original cast member of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, creating the role of Miss Understanding. His own creations innclude Fat Swan (Helpmann nominee), Diamonds Are For Trevor (Helpmann nominee), I’m Every Woman (Sydney Theatre Award—Best Cabaret), and Liza (on an E), a show which has taken him around the world, culminating with a season in London’s West End. In July 2015, Ashely made his directorial debut with the Australian premiere of Heathers: The Musical (Sydney Theatre Award nominee—Best Direction of a Musical).
Liza’s Back! (Is Broken) plays at Sony Hall (235 West 46th Street, NYC) on Monday, February 4, 2019. The show is at 8:00 PM and doors open at 6:00 PM. The “VIP Premium Meet & Greet Package” is $60, with General Admission seats at $45 in advance and $50 the day of show. Bar standing room is $30. The “VIP Premium Meet & Greet Package” includes Post-Show Meet & Greet and Premium Reserved Seating. Tickets are available at TicketMaster HERE.
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