Today we salute the great
Liza Minnelli
, who is celebrating her 72nd birthday today!
Tony and Oscar-winning Broadway, film and TV star
Liza Minnelli
has appeared on Broadway in FLORA, THE RED MENACE -- for which she won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical -- LIZA, CHICAGO, THE ACT (another Tony win in 1978), THE RINK, VICTOR / VICTORIA, MINNELLI ON MINNELLI, and LIZA'S AT THE PALACE. She also received a special Tony Award in 1978.
The actress has appeared as herself on TV in SMASH, THE VOICE UK, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, THE APPRENTICE and more. She is also known for her portrayal of 'Lucille Austero' in the now-Netflix-based comedy series ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT.
See the diva herself in action with this legendary rendition of "New York, New York" at the one and only
Madison Square Garden
.
Happy Birthday, Liza!