Has Liza Minnelli cancelled her show at the London Palladium?

Earlier today BroadwayWorld reported that Liza Minnelli has cancelled her upcoming UK concerts, including her show at the London Palladium on 20th September.

A statement from Minnelli's representation released to BroadwayWorld says the shows have been cancelled "because of the promotor's failure to pay."

The statement reads: "Due to current economics and unusually high ticket prices, the producer was unabashed to secure the promised funds. For months Liza has been preparing for these shows and she was devastated to hear of this unfortunate news. She has always thought of London a second home and will miss seeing her friends and devoted fans."

Sir Bruce Forsyth to host An Evening With Liza Minneli at the London Palladium

Sir Bruce Forsyth will host Liza Minnelli's previously announced show An Evening With Liza Minneli at the London Palladium on Sunday 20th September 2015. 

Forsyth said: "I am absolutely delighted to be spending an evening in the company of one of the truly great entertainers of our age, someone I am also lucky to know as a dear friend. 

"I am looking forward to guiding her on a trip down memory lane on the stage of the greatest theatre in the world - the London Palladium, where both of us have been lucky enough to perform in many times over the years. She’s got some great stories to tell and I’m sure it’s going to be a truly unforgettable evening."

Minnelli was a special guest star who sang 'New York New York' to Sir Bruce on his 80th birthday BBC TV show, Happy Birthday Brucie, in 2008, saying: “He’s a marvellous, wonderful man who I consider my buddy and who I just love.” 

Liza Minnelli to play the London Palladium in September

Currently in her sixth decade of performing, Liza Minnelli is set to play an "up-close and personal" show at the London Palladium on Sunday 20th September.

Winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a Grammy, two Golden Globes, an Emmy and a BAFTA, Minnelli remains one of the world’s most consummate performers and beloved entertainers.

An Intimate Evening with Liza Minnelli will see Minnelli interviewed for 90 minutes live on stage talking about her extraordinary career, from growing up in Hollywood to the present day. The evening will end with a few intimate songs from Minnelli, accompanied by her long time musical director and pianist Billy Stritch. There will also be a Q&A session.