Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile

An evening of story and song about Ann and Elizabeth’s amazing bond. It’s filled with hilarious and touching stories that only Ann can tell, woven with Broadway and Great American Songbook gems. Ann’s imitation of Elizabeth is so spot on, if you close your eyes, you’ll swear they’re together again!

Ann Talman is an actor, singer, storyteller, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and four-time Broadway and West End veteran. She joined Actors’ Equity with co-star Elizabeth Taylor in 1981 when she landed the plum role in The Little Foxes playing Taylor’s daughter on Broadway. The show traveled the world for eighteen months including six in London and their loving friendship lasted for the rest of Miss Taylor’s life.

The award-winning team behind Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile is: director Lina Koutrakos and musical director Alex Rybeck. The show received critical and audience acclaim at New York’s 54 Below.

Winner 2023 MAC AWARD Best New York Female Debut

BISTRO AWARD Outstanding Musical Memoir

“TOP 10 BEST CABARETS 2023” – Timesquare Chronicles

“I had the great pleasure of seeing Annie’s beautiful, poignant, and funny show. She nailed the gleaming and mercurial light that was… my stepmother! I laughed and I cried in equal measures.” – Kate Burton

“Ann Talman shines and sparkles like an Elizabeth Taylor Diamond. The Shadow of Her Smile explores Ann’s close relationship with Taylor by beautifully weaving together songs and stories. The act is pure perfection”
– Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld

“Ann Talman, a 2023 Bistro Award winner, delivers a warm and heartfelt performance – and one that often produces goosebumps – as she tells the tale of her decades long friendship with one of our biggest stars of all time. “Elizabeth Taylor And The Shadow Of Her Smile” has exquisite direction by Lina Koutrakos and Alex Rybeck brings forth his masterful skills as the show’s musical director. When the opportunity arises to see this show again, see it! I know I will.”
– David Kenney, WBAI

“I had a wonderful time watching this catchy, revealing and tuneful tribute to a time well spent with one of the screen’s most revered icons. I could see [it] again and again.  It’s a unique and delightful experience!”  – Rex Reed

“I found it FASCINATING and so well presented!” – Anita Gillette

“Ann Talman provides us with a personal front row seat into the life of the iconic Elizabeth Taylor seamlessly interweaving stories and music from her unique perspective with warmth, admiration, and affection while occasionally embodying Elizabeth’s very essence.” – James Semmelman