EGOT winner Liza Minnelli is at work on her memoirs, which will be published by Grand Central Publishing in spring 2026 in hardcover print, e-book, and audio editions.
Also contributing to the project are Heidi Evans, a Pulitzer Prize and two-time George Polk Award winner; Josh Getlin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times correspondent and New York Bureau Chief; and Minnelli's longtime friend, Grammy-nominated recording artist Michael Feinstein.
The memoir will be a candid review of Minnelli's life, both professionally and personally, from her childhood in the spotlight as the daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli to her breakout successes in Cabaret and Liza With a Z, and through her marriages and struggles with substance abuse.
The audio edition will include bonus content with never-released autobiographical recordings and musings that Minnelli and Feinstein have been working on for 15 years.
"Since I was old enough to put pencil to paper, people asked me to write books about my career ... my life ... my loves ... my family," said Minnelli in a statement. "Absolutely not! 'Tell it when I'm gone!' Was my philosophy. So, why did I change my mind? A sabotaged appearance at the Oscars, in front of billions of people ... a film with twisted half-truths ... a recent miniseries that just didn't get it right. All made by people who didn't know my family, and don't really know me. Finally, I was mad as hell! Over dinner one night, I decided, it's my own damn story … I'm gonna share it with you because of all the love you've given me.
"I turned to my most beloved friend, Michael Feinstein and yelled: 'Help!' We've been joined at the hip for 40 years. As Ambassador of the Great American Songbook and my absolute favorite collaborator, Michael's one of the greats, he's razor-sharp and, and he tells the truth. That's important because, as I fly towards my eighth decade of living, memories differ. I agreed to meet with only one company, Grand Central Publishing. We fell in love. This tome has a unique place in history. Most of you don't know how far back we go. The Minnellis have been in show business for literally hundreds of years!
"Today, after incredible events and life-threatening battles … I am truly 'Lady Peaceful, Lady Happy.' Thank you all for loving me so much ... being concerned about me. I want you to know I'm still here, still kickin' ass, still loving life and still creating. So, until this book arrives, know that I'm laughing, safe in every way, surrounded by loved ones, and excited to see what's right around the curve of life. Kids, wait 'til you hear this!"
GCP Senior Vice President and Editor-In-Chief Colin Dickerman added, "From the moment she was born, people have been telling Liza's story. She is now, after a life of many dizzying triumphs and some terrifying lows, finally ready to tell it herself. Grand Central is absolutely thrilled to help bring this book into the world."
Minnelli won Tony Awards for her performances in Flora, The Red Menace and The Act and was also Tony-nominated for her work in The Rink. She also received a Special Tony in 1974 "for adding lustre to the Broadway season." Her other Broadway credits include Liza's at the Palace…, Minnelli on Minnelli, Victor/Victoria, Chicago, and Liza.
