Liza Minnelli THE ACT 1978 Tony Awards

Robert Guillaume introduces Liza Minnelli and Company performing "City Lights" from THE ACT on the 1978 Tony Awards, then Ed Asner present the Tony for best actress in a musical.

[@spectroman71]

I hope some younger viewers find videos like this after the 2022 Oscars and realize what a true gem she will always be.

[@gerardosantiagobrahms505]

A queen

[@alexiacaceda1421]

A highschooler here

[@seolataelala376]

nobody watches that shit anyway its only you old ppl

[@kennetheddy8475]

Twenty year olds today are our end of this pathetic world

[@maryhoughten9141]

I'm 53 and used to watch all of the Broadway I could as a little kid and Liza is my absolute favorite.

[@chrystaldlabal4935]

Talent like Liza doesn't exist anymore

[@Juliaflo]

Don't forget the lineage she comes from.

[@Juicypaint]

I think Lady Gaga comes close. I think she got a lot of inspiration from Liza.

[@LivingforJesusMotherof2]

Her mother would be so proud of her !

[@lc6067]

I saw this show many times while it was on Broadway. And have seen Liza several times over the years in concert. No words can accurately describe the experience of seeing this woman live. It's why Michael Jackson considered her the greatest live performer he had ever seen, and why all these years later, current artists like Lady Gaga hold her in such high regard. I have seen so many great artists over the years, from rock stars to pop stars and everything in between. No one holds a candle to her. She gives everything she has every time she is on that stage, and leaves nothing behind. She is a force. I will never, ever forget the many performances I have been lucky enough to witness over the five plus decades she's been sharing her monumental talent with the world. No pyrotechnics, fancy sets, or lighting shows were ever necessary with her. She positively radiates talent. Greatest live performer ever, bar none. Love you Liza May!

[@MrHowie18]

and on the man side Sammy Davis. if you have not seen it, Bojangles with sammy in his sixties, in germany. i have been lucky enough to see Sarah and Ella and Sammy; include Mickey and you have show business.

[@harlemhomme]

You said it sister...I'm with you all the way. She was a stratospheric talent...even though her vocal prowess has diminished, she still is captivating. I'm TEAM LiZa

[@CarmenZynger]

Liz Coglianese What a wonderful review on Liza and her work! Thanks Liz! Was this play choreographed by Michael Bennett?

[@justme_66]

On that note, I think Gaga could easily play Liza in a biop or Gaga could also play Barbara Streisand too.

[@bradly2007]

Liz you said it well, nobody compares to the level of artistry as a performer Liza achieved so brilliantly throughout her amazing career, have a feeling Liza has a few songs more remaining to enthrall us with...

[@JoanBette]

The amount of energy she puts into this performance is mind blowing!

[@rolandoleyvaramos2403]

1a

[@elizabethcanales7170]

Why did she not get a standing ovation for that performance? Iconic. Phenomenal. Liza!

[@jlasf]

Because in 1978 people didn't jump to their feet for every performance. A standing ovation used to be the highest accolade. Now every Broadway show ends with one. I just went to see the thoroughly mediocre "Great Gatsby" and people were on their feet hollering at the top of their lungs. Absurd.

[@lizafan1]

This was my FIRST Broadway Show! May 1978 Memorial Day Weekend,Saturday Mat.Majestic Theater.When Liza came out as Michelle Craig i almost died.Liza Minnelli in person.I'll never forget it as long as I live.

[@JaneESeymour]

Gives 150% every time she takes the stage. Leaves all of herself out there for her audience. As did her mother. As did her father in his films. Liza carried on that legacy and did it her way too. I love her for that and of course, her stupendous talent - a triple threat of the highest calibre.

[@steveb1164]

She's said several times her ambition was to be a dancer on broadway--in the chorus. She never wanted to be a huge star--she just wanted to dance on broadway.

[@jeannebourgeois9086]

Liza is an extraordinary talent...she's also a sweet soul.

[@christophermalfa4689]

Yes she is!

[@sandee3073]

I have never heard her say a bad word about anybody. I think she is a real rarity: an incredible superstar-the daughter of two superstars-who is genuinely appreciative of her fans. Totally approachable.

[@MarcemusicKI]

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[@brianstuttle3890]

one of the best dance numbers ever!!! she could outshine them all on a live stage. saw her many , many times everywhere! kevin

[@johnb4314]

Liza in her prime was the kinda glamour that no longer seems to exist.

[@shadowk3]

The difference is talent, these days all you have to do is be pretty and have a famous or wealthy parent. Granted Liza had a famous mother but she was far more successful than her Mom, with genuine talent.

[@nataliedeshow768]

@@shadowk3 I don’t think she was more successful than her mother. Her mother died young so I’m sure if she had lived, she would have done more with her life. Also her mother was just as talented as Liza, maybe even more.

[@bradly2007]

@@shadowk3 Judy & Liza incredibly talented legendary icons each has their own style, we'll never see there likes again

[@AlisonWild]

I am a total fan. My mom was so much like her, it used to drive me crazy, but after she died, I began to really appreciate all those big bold qualities. And miss them.

[@lorriesnyder6720]

This lady is a true talent and a treasure - I saw her with my dad in the 80s at the Kennedy Center and was in awe. There is so much true joy in her performance and I am honored that I was able to witness her in her prime! No one but no one can top her as a true entertainer! I do hope she does become a Kennedy Honoree next year!

[@deuxjournalistes2993]

Yeah, she is long overdue for the Kennedy Center honors! It's pretty ridiculous that she hasn't been honored yet.

[@meg28781]

One of the best performances ever. What a talent. Her mother would be proud.

[@steveb1164]

She was.

[@srtopo24]

Wow! What a performance. The voice, the energy, the flair, the professionalism. The One and Only Liza, one of the world's greatest entertainers ever.

[@harlemhomme]

This is how you do it kids! LEGEND. AN oh, so thrilling performance and performer

[@TimelordUK]

oh Liza. a true MEGASTAR. Faultless x

[@tkirk64781]

I can't take how much talent there is all in one person like this!! We LOVE you LIZA with a Z!!! ❤❤❤

[@lagrangeleo]

this is totally amazing. Nothing today can equal this. Liza an extremely talented performer plus the great words and music of Kander and Ebb. It doesn't get better than this

[@lorrainemadera63]

I saw 55 performances of this show before it Broadway. I caught all but one performance including matinees. I was 17 and 18 at the time and Liza was the best there was to me. Everything I know about interpreting song I learned that Summer. Thanks for sharing this small piece. Liza still is the best there is.

[@danialburleigh6583]

She really was in top form here, I noticed when she got up to accept the Tony, Halston and Steve Rubell the owner of Studio 54 were sitting next to her!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The bastards who coked her up and ruined her voice.

[@bradly2007]

Liza Minnelli shows how it is done, this is the ultimate!!!

[@donatord]

I was reading something a critic wrote who said he was recently looking at some of the older movies. He watched the Kris Kristoferson "A Star is Born" and "Cabaret" and was shocked how poorly "A Star is Born" aged and how modern and fresh "Cabaret" came across. He said he expected the exact opposite. It made me go watch Cabaret again and sure enough, he was exactly right. You know Cabaret is over 40 years old, but I swear, it looked like it was made yesterday because of the high quality. It still holds the record for number of Oscars won without winning Best Picture. I suspect it was the relationships in the movie. Too far ahead of it's time. Then again, the Godfather is also one of my all time favorites.

[@vintagebrew1057]

And Fosse as director was an inspired choice....

[@jlasf]

This proves it's the director who matters, not the performers. Frank Pierson was director of "A Star is Born," and was mediocre and had no good credits. Bob Fosse was an amazing director, aside from being one of the greatest choreographers. They way he shot the performances in the club was revolutionary. He placed the camera in the audience, with customers in the foreground. This was more atmospheric than shooting it straight on. Yes, "Cabaret" will always hold up.

[@Demille40]

Barbra doesn’t perform for her audiences like Liza does. Babs is a great talent and a great technician but really just sings for herself. Barbra admitted in an Oprah interview she would just as well sing to herself in a recording booth than perform for the public. Liza gives 300% for her audience whether live or on film.

[@jgilc2691]

I'll say it for them. The 7 dancers. This had to been a #1 highlight of their Broadway career. To say, "I danced with Liza...on stage!" Priceless!

[@guynorth3277]

I was thinking how hard they worked to rehearse that number.

[@jlasf]

I saw this and thought, "One Singular Sensation." The nameless back-up dancers to a huge star.

[@njatty]

Well, one of the dancers married John Kander, another married conductor Stan Lebowsky.

[@steveb1164]

@@jlasf One of the boys was Wayne Cilento. This was his first show after "A Corus Line".

[@jlasf]

@@steveb1164 Then went on to choreograph many shows, including “How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying.” Which I saw.

[@vincentmcgrath4179]

Liza is the best live performer I have seen, in a concert. She is talented and has training and it shows.

[@suskelleykelley7241]

Do you younger ones realize Liza's Mother was Dorthy on the wizard of Oz? Judy Garland was also a great singer

[@steveb1164]

@@suskelleykelley7241 Judy sang songs; Liza ACTS them

[@peerkbh]

I honestly can't think of a bigger star from the last 100 years. Her stage presence, her charm, her personality and that ever-present feeling of endless joy mixed with sadness deep inside her. She turns every song she sings into a play of its own.

[@TheAsherdasher]

peerkbh I agree. She was way ahead of her time and talented in every performance medium.

[@callmewitcher5069]

i can! her mom !

[@bradly2007]

Judy & Liza are the greatest over the last 100 yrs, luckily got to see Judy in Concert then Liza too many times to count since, nothing compares!

[@russellwright9877]

peerkbh she’s a magical, quirky, energizing, magnetic powerhouse!

[@RuReady115]

peerkbh what about Bey

[@RImusclebear1]

Like mother like daughter!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

Except Judy had far-better voice training. Liza sings the way her mother did toward the end of her life, not at the beginning.

[@richabuck]

Liza could out sing and dance anybody in her prime!

[@christophermalfa4689]

She was the best of the best! And, she’s still around to tell ya about it! Love ya Liza!

[@lenwelch2195]

Except her mother.

[@annat.echenique]

LIZA...LIZA....LIZA...FOR EVER AND EVER: LIZAAAAAA!!!!!

[@zzyyxxo]

Liza with a Z is just an extraordinary talent.

[@mtmorrispk]

she's a master class in performance art each time...she dazzles with stratespheric talent! ...

[@barbarahugo6168]

Was so sad to see her at the recent Oscars,she shouldvhave been coached more before she was introduced,Lady Gaga did her best to smooth things over but it didn't work well..i love Liza she had a lot of her mothers energy and could deliver a song like no other...so felt she wasn't shown off well at all,and younger people would not understand what a true talented performer she really had been

[@barbarahugo6168]

Hope she has a second chance sometime and treated with the respect she so deserves

[@steveb1164]

@@barbarahugo6168 Her health is failing her, unfortunately. She's had more than one bout of esephyiltis

[@snarkydinkums4546]

Liza'a amazing...Every time I see her perform.I am stunned by her amazing energy and talent! WHAN YOU CAN;T STOP SMILING, YOU KNOW SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL HAS HAPPENED! You Go Girl!

[@MIKEMINNELLI1]

INCREDIBLE MINNELLI. OTHERWORLDLY, PHENOMENAL

[@ladeedacook]

Fucking fabulous! Love love love Liza!!! With a Z!!!

[@patrickhicks9880]

it was heartbreaking to see her at this year's oscars although it was nice to see the respect lady gaga showed her

[@leon8160]

I love the countryside. I can also appreciate the city to. Liza 💜🗽

[@mrscremertoyou]

I wonder if those backup dancers thought about this moment every single day for the rest of their lives, because I sure would.

[@bonnieoles4212]

Wow, what a show! She was sooo talented! She was a fantastic dancer -- pure natural talent. And, boy could she sing! I always love watching her!!

[@nataliedeshow768]

She got that talent from her mother.

[@steveb1164]

@@nataliedeshow768 and her father.

[@nataliedeshow768]

@@steveb1164 did he sing and dance? And act?

[@renatoespinoza8792]

The colors, the dance moves, the stage , her presence. ART. She made me cry too much talent like her mother Judy !

[@buzzboirocketmail]

whoooo I had to back up ..i saw so much Judy that it gave me goosebumps !

[@balesjo]

It's good to see these shows and be reminded of the great talent on stage that was Liza Minnelli. Sadly. I last saw her in 2022 as a presenter at the Oscars and she was getting around in a wheel chair. I seem to remember she had knee problems at one point and I believe also hip problems. She may not be able to dan ce any longer, but she can still sing.

[@MrMalibupj]

Loved seeing the Studio 54 gang.

[@johngalvin3124]

Beyond talent...sheer genius

[@natashagordon998]

I am so glad I found this. I literally have goosebumps. Liza is incredible. A true performer in every sensr of the word. Yhere will never be another.

[@johnsoroka1802]

Liza ALWAYS "takes it home" and THEN some! So over the top, but you know you love it! Enjoy!

[@andrewwyatt6612]

What a mega talent. Saw her in concert in 1982 and still remember it. Liza is a treasure and is noted as being a very kind person.

[@Rcity2332]

Her first dance break is everything!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

No wonder Beyonce stole from it.

[@sommy38]

its so emotional, she is so talented ...amazing.....getting old id crap

[@midwaysar]

The love shines through! What an ICON ❤

[@cindyvanderputten3554]

My Mom ( A Huge Garland fan) and I saw this and She was GREAT! An Awesome Show !!!

[@brendafisher670]

Now that's ENTERTAINMENT!!!!

[@DocDLH]

This brings back memories!! I sat 2nd row on Broadway when Liza did "The Act." It was stupendous. I don't know of any performer before or since that has brought such pure energy, warmth, and power to a sustained performance. She totally enchanted and captured the audience. THAT FOLKS, IS A PERFORMER!!

[@ramon1802]

OMG. watching this again for the umpth time and once again blown away by this talent.

[@bradly2007]

Crazy great "City Lights" performance from Liza the ultimate tour-de-force, so much of Judy in this yet Liza clearly has her own...

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The staging of this song is masterful, beautiful visual dynamics.

[@parkertoby5954]

She has her father's sense of flair and art. I see so much of her Dad's artistic talent in her. That Minnelli/Garland combo really produced a great talent!

[@steveb1164]

"My mother gave me my talent. My father gave me my dreams."

[@astroguaridaovesi375]

Excelente show de Liza Minnelli , única con ese señorío,para sus interpretaciones

[@carolbenson6524]

Well never see another like her! I hear her mother also when she sings! We are so lucky to be able to hear this!!

[@ChristopherB806]

Incredible! We who saw her perform dozens of times in her prime, were indeed very lucky. Love you Liza May!

[@brendafisher670]

Gosh. I love her. She is the best.

[@MrPeclo]

Fantastic Liza Minnelli !

[@Shadowsmyman]

My Lord what a talented lady!!Love you Liza!!

[@angelafischettifitness]

Awesome!!! I saw THE ACT. Simply the best.

[@siaripop7]

Talent extraordinaire.....just a guess, but it must run in the family!

[@jerseyjoeb2744]

Fred Astaire said that her mother was the greatest entertainer who ever lived.

[@siaripop7]

At that time, would have said the same thing. Later it was Barbra Streisand, not sure who I would qualify today, there are so many talented entertainers out there.

[@stuartlee6622]

Jerseyjoe B Hillary Rodham Clinton was the greatest entertainer.

[@siaripop7]

Stuart ....you have some infeority problems you need to address..... Soon!

[@michaelp6420]

Amazing Talent!!!

[@whitesoxfanforsure]

WOW!! now this is one performance I would have to see in Vegas..hands down.

[@sueraiders]

You go LIZA❤️👍 Liza and Judy forever❤️

[@simon5005]

What an incredibly awesome clip, thanks for posting!

[@jonathanbryant1550]

A masterclass in entertainment. A platinum performance

[@gustavoz176]

Liza forever!!!❤❤❤ Hello from Argentina....

[@stevers62]

GREAT CLIP!!!! LOVE LIZA!!!! Thanks for posting!!

[@MrPeclo]

Fantastic Liza !

[@tatazero1252]

Brilliant! Stunning performance 🥰

[@MichaelAuthorAllAges]

Love, love, love me some Liza! I have seen her a bunch of times in concert. She's so awesome. Liked, shared and subscribed. :-)

[@meg28781]

Phenomenal !!!

[@marydebiase8485]

Liza is the most talented singer, dancer and entertainer ever produced.

[@irmaknight829]

LIZA MINNELLY....WHAT A UNIQUE TALENT SHE IS...

[@sommy38]

love it

[@THEYOGAFACE]

Fosse is in her body! What a beautiful American treasure. Liza, you are so loved! Thank you for giving us so much.

[@robertmccarthy12]

Thank you. I loved that commercial as a child. (for the Broadway Show)

[@jgilc2691]

...and now we have Disney and Hollywood movies on Broadway. What in the hell happened.

[@BrookeWinter82]

ICE BLADE Good question.

[@enjoythemoment6596]

One of a kind!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤

[@rolandob.alonso8858]

The BEST...!

[@arbiubaur6473]

Pretty woman, incredible!. I love her

[@selda_KZ]

Iiza always makes me happy❤❤❤

[@susanacompanyserrano6008]

Nadie se puede comparar y asemejar a Liza.Talento , clase y estilo. Grande!!!!!!!😍

[@TheGeno59]

Superb entertainer!!

[@thefog2354]

I love The Fosse moves!

[@MrCrowebobby]

Ron Lewis was the choreographer.

[@Beth-zg6gb]

Liza is all that and more!!! 💕

[@jeannetruitt7176]

One of my favorite songs

[@GeoStrum3]

So fantastic!

[@markbraunstein58]

So great that these documents exist!

[@liderandobienestar]

Simplemente espectacular. La amoooo, es UNICA👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️

[@flobleu7586]

So lovely Liza❤ What a voice! What a smile! Thank you Liza for this gift 💜

[@ricaspurarevalos4764]

Amazing, this doesnt have a zillion views. amazing... What a great preformance...

[@adamm.6386]

She earned them ALL! Love, Love, Love Liza... with a Z!

[@harlemhomme]

LIZA...go on girl!

[@pjenkins8206]

Perfect. 💛💚💙

[@Stevebaby123]

This is wonderful. I truly love Liza.

[@blanchefan]

I was fortunate enough to see Liza in this show in December 1977. In the audience were (ready?) Henry Kissinger, Howard Cosell, and Marlene Dietrich!! That's New York. And Liza, of course, was totally terrific. :)

[@gregpatrizio7946]

Saw this show in New York many years ago and will never forget it, even though it was standing room only!