On Monday, November 15, a memorial tribute to legendary lyricist Fred Ebb took place at the Ambassador Theatre.

John Kander
John Kander provided a
heartfelt introduction.

John Kander

Joel Grey
Joel Grey sang "Willkommen"
with John Kander.

Karen Ziemba
Karen Ziemba sang
"My Coloring Book", the first song
Kander & Ebb wrote together.

Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall spoke and
read a letter from Fred Ebb.

Ellis, Stroman, Thompson
Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and Tommy
Thompson reminisced about
working with Fred Ebb.

Debra Monk
Debra Monk sang "It's a Business," from the
un-produced (as yet) Curtains.

Burstein, Clow and Newman
Danny Burstein, Jim Clow and Jim Newman
sing backup for Debra Monk.

Brent Barrett
Brent Barrett sang
"Skin of our Teeth" from the
show of the same name.

Brian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell sang "Make Friends"
from The Mintsrel Show.

Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera sang
"Love and Love Alone"
from The Visit.

Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady sang "Razzle Dazzle"
from Chicago ...

Wayne Brady and Cast of Chicago
... accompanied by Chicago cast members.

Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli sang
"But the World Goes Round,"
accompanied by Billy Stritch.

Liza Minnelli and John Kander
The memorial completed with
Liza singing
"New York, New York,"
accompanied by John Kander.



Photos courtesy of Maryann Lopinto