Grand Central to Publish Liza Minnelli's Memoir

Grand Central Publishing has acquired a yet-to-be-titled memoir by EGOT-winning performer Liza Minnelli. Musician, music historian, and longtime friend Michael Feinstein will collaborate with Minnelli on the book. Writers Heidi Evans and Josh Getlin will also contribute to the project. 

GCP SVP and editor-in-chief Colin Dickerman acquired North American Rights from Mel Berger at William Morris Endeavor. International rights are being handled by Tracy Fisher at William Morris Endeavor. Minnelli and Feinstein are both managed exclusively by SWC.

The book will be published in hardcover print, e-book, and audio editions in spring 2026. The audio edition will include bonus content with never-before-released autobiographical recordings and musings from Minnelli and Feinstein.

"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," Minnelli continued. "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."