By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on November 16, 2012 7:55 AM

The name of the Smash episode that Liza Minnelli will appear in is called "The Surprise Party". Of her guest appearance, NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said, "Liza Minnelli is the essence of a multi-talented, singular show business sensation, particularly for her extraordinary contributions to Broadway. So what could be more fitting than to have her legendary talent on a show that celebrates a world Liza has dazzled for decades?"