Liza Minnelli is "Smash"-bound!
According to NBC, the Broadway star is headed to the musical drama to sing an original song with series regular Christian Borle.
“Liza Minnelli is the essence of a multi-talented, singular show business sensation, particularly for her extraordinary contributions to Broadway,” entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt said in a statement. “So what could be more fitting than to have her legendary talent on a show that celebrates a world Liza has dazzled for decades? I had the pleasure of working with Liza when we restored her landmark television special ‘Liza With a Z’ at Showtime, and to see her artistry up close and personal is a thing to behold.”
Minnelli will appear in an episode titled “The Surprise Party,” set to air in spring 2013.
In more casting news...
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Michael Bay is swinging by "The Neighbors." The "Transformers" creator will appear as himself on ABC's new alien-centric comedy. [TVLine]
Mena Suvari and Henry Simmons are headed to Lifetime. "American Beauty" vet Suvari will star in Lifetime's "Stalkers" as a stalker, while "NYPD Blue" actor Smith will play Diane Harper's (Drea De Matteo) partner Cliff. [THR]
