Start spreading the news: Liza Minnelli makes New York comeback

Liza Minnelli took the stage in New York last night for the opening performance of her month-long residency at the Palace theatre. Her mother, Judy Garland, performed a Tony-winning show at the same venue in 1951 Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

The show, Liza's at the Palace, features famous Kander and Ebb songs such as Cabaret, Maybe This Time and, of course, New York, New York Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

Minnelli also performs songs made famous by her godmother Kay Thompson, such as Clap Yo Hands Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

The shows are the 62-year-old singer's first on Broadway in 10 years Photograph: Lucas jackson/Reuters

Liza's at the Palace runs until December 28 Photograph: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images