Press Release
Puttin’ On the “Glitz”
The musical story of the King of Bling, Mr. Showmanship, LIBERACE, is coming to the stage next year in the new Spectacular : “GLITZ”!
The impact and influence of Liberace at the forefront of Pop Culture is legendary. He created so many firsts that virtually all Vegas Headliner acts can be traced to, or thru him – from Elvis to Elton, from Ga Ga to Cardi B.
LIBERACE was the first Superstar who needed only one name. LIBERACE broke all attendance records and became the highest paid entertainer in the world. LIBERACE’s appearances have over 20 million YouTube views.
“GLITZ” presents the Spirit of Liberace ( the Wizard of “Oz Vegas” ), who comes to life as the Storyteller/Alter Ego of the epitome of flamboyance, LIBERACE, in a story filled with struggles, controversy, triumphs, glamour, and luxury. “GLITZ” is a dream show for LIBERACE adoring fans and new admirers as a kaleidoscope of bedazzled costumes, tricked out cars & pianos, baubles, bangles, & bling, high tech EFX, proprietary video, dancing fountains, and even LIBERACE on Ice… LIBERACE is cool again!
A cast of 50 singers, dancers, musicians, and specialty attractions represent the Fabulousness of what the greatest showman of all time would put on stage today… flash for the fun of it.
Emmy & Golden Globe Choreographer and 12-time Las Vegas Show of the year “SPLASH” Creator & Director Jeff Kutash is producing “GLITZ”, with Producer Jeffrey Lee Costell. The “GLITZ” Opus is sanctioned by Chairman of the LIBERACE Foundation Jonathan Warren, who is an Executive Producer.
“GLITZ” will feature Sony Masterworks Piano Virtuoso and Grammy Breakout Artist Chloe Flower as Special Guest Star. Philip Fortenberry, internationally renowned pianist, will perform as “Hands of Liberace “under Musical Director & Conductor Keith Thompson, of “Jersey Boys” fame. The Spirit of LIBERACE will be played by a major Hollywood film actor [TBA] and a national talent search is being held to cast the role of Mr. Showmanship, LIBERACE .
