Liberace & Liza: A Tribute
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View Upcoming EventsLiberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together, but should have! David Saffert & Jillian Snow have created a wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons, which is now headed to London’s West End after a sell-out UK tour. Saffert’s dizzying piano skills and Snow’s powerhouse belt team up in songs such as Cabaret, New York, New York, Over the Rainbow and even in surprise covers of Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. There are as many laughs as sequins when Liberace & Liza take hilarious turns vying for the spotlight. No matter what, they both come out winning and audiences are left in awe after a night they won’t soon forget. We hope to see you at The Armory and if you’re feeling frisky, come on over and join us in London!
Like Liberace, David Saffert is a classically trained pianist from Wisconsin. He has been seen on stage in sketch comedy, improv, solo piano concerts, and in his very own music & comedy variety shows. David has worked as a pianist (sans sequins) with such organizations as the Guthrie Theater, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Opera, Oregon Symphony, Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage and the Interlochen Arts Camp. He was recently featured in “All Classical Radio’s Artist Anthology: 40 Creatives of the Pacific Northwest” and was knighted by Portland’s Royal Rosarians. His first solo piano album, “Stopping Time,” comes out Spring 2025.
Some of David’s favorite Liberace tribute highlights have been at 54 Below (NY), Feinstein’s at the Nikko (CA), Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael (IN), eSPACE King Edward (Calgary, AB), The Underground (MN), Portland Center Stage, Schnitzer Concert Hall, BodyVox, The Old Church, Broadway Rose Theatre, CoHo Theatre and All Classical Radio (OR). He appeared as the featured guest on two Under the Vegas Sun television episodes which were filmed at the Liberace Mansion in Las Vegas and is currently advised by Bo Ayars; Liberace’s music director from 1973-1985.
A singer and comedian, Jillian Snow embarked on her journey in the vibrant city of New York. Performing primarily in comedy, she entertained audiences at esteemed venues like the Gotham Comedy Club, the Laugh Factory, and Comix NYC with her unforgettable portrayal of Liza Minnelli. Michael Musto from the Village Voice featured Snow in an article that remarked, “This could open up Minnelli to a whole new audience!” Her passion for embodying her idols led her to exciting opportunities, including portraying Janis Joplin in the Off-Broadway production "27 Heaven" and catching the eye of "America’s Got Talent" scouts.
After years of donning various wigs, Jillian sought solace in Portland, Oregon, where she found new creative avenues. Noteworthy accomplishments include her involvement in the U.S. premiere of ‘Liza, Liza, Liza’, and composing/co-writing ‘Troll 2 the Musical’ with her Emmy award-winning sister, Jade. Through these ventures, she eventually crossed paths with her creative kindred spirit, David Saffert, with whom she co-founded In Sequins Productions and helped create the acclaimed show ‘Liberace and Liza: A Tribute.’
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