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Barbra Streisand

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
Streisand began her career by performing in nightclubs and Broadway theaters in the early 1960s. Following her guest appearances on various television shows, she signed to Columbia Records, insisting that she retain full artistic control, and accepting lower pay in exchange, an arrangement that continued throughout her career, and released her debut The Barbra Streisand Album (1963), which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Throughout her recording career, Streisand has topped the US Billboard 200 chart with 11 albums—a record for a woman—including People (1964), The Way We Were (1974), Guilty (1980), and The Broadway Album (1985). She also achieved five number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100—"The Way We Were", "Evergreen", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers", "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)", and "Woman in Love".
Following her established recording success in the 1960s, Streisand ventured into film by the end of that decade. She starred in the critically acclaimed Funny Girl (1968), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Additional fame followed with films including the extravagant musical Hello, Dolly! (1969), the screwball comedy What's Up, Doc? (1972), and the romantic drama The Way We Were (1973). Streisand won a second Academy Award for writing the love theme from A Star Is Born (1976), the first woman to be honored as a composer. With the release of Yentl (1983), Streisand became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film. The film won an Oscar for Best Score and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical. Streisand also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, becoming the first (and for 37 years, the only) woman to win that award. Streisand later directed The Prince of Tides (1991) and The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996).
With sales exceeding 150 million records worldwide, Streisand is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), she is the highest-certified female artist in the United States, with 68.5 million certified album units tying with Mariah Carey. Billboard ranked Streisand as the greatest female artist on the Billboard 200 chart and the top Adult Contemporary female artist of all time. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, 10 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Legend Award, five Emmy Awards, four Peabody Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and nine Golden Globes.

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Barbra Streisand STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 1966
Fanny Brice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Fanny Brice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Miss Marmelstein

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1961
Performer

Performer


Barbra Streisand Movies

Funny Girl
[ 1968 ] Fanny Brice
Hello, Dolly!
[ 1969 ] Dolly Levi
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[ 1970 ] Daisy Gamble
The Owl and the Pussycat
[ 1970 ] Doris
Up the Sandbox
[ 1972 ] Margaret Reynolds
What's Up, Doc?
[ 1972 ] Judy Maxwell
The Way We Were
[ 1973 ] Katie Morosky
For Pete's Sake
[ 1974 ] Henry
Funny Lady
[ 1975 ] Fanny Brice
A Star Is Born
[ 1976 ] Esther Hoffman
The Main Event
[ 1979 ] Hillary Kramer
All Night Long
[ 1981 ] Cheryl Gibbons
Yentl
[ 1983 ] Yentl
Nuts
[ 1987 ] Claudia Draper
The Prince of Tides
[ 1991 ] Susan Lowenstein
The Mirror Has Two Faces
[ 1996 ] Rose Morgan
Meet the Fockers
[ 2004 ] Rozalin Focker
Little Fockers
[ 2010 ] Roz Focker
The Guilt Trip
[ 2012 ] Joyce Brewster

Barbra Streisand TV Shows

Miami Vice
Pedestrian
Barbra: The Concert
Timeless: Live in Concert
Streisand: Live in Concert
Modern Family
Barbra Streisand
Barbra: The Music... The Mem'ries... The Magic!

Barbra Streisand Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Barbra Streisand, Funny Girl

Tony Awards - 1962 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Barbra Streisand, I Can Get It for You Wholesale

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Barbra Streisand News


ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music That Made Barbara, Barbra Comes to Madison


Jenna Pastuszek and Joshua Zecher-Ross willmake their Madison and Wisconsin debuts bringing the sold-out performance of ME, MYSELF & BARBRA: The Music that Made Barbara Barbra to Overture's Cabaret Series on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 18, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Peacock Series THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ


Babs is back! It has been announced that Emmy, Grammy, Oscar® and Tony Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, writer, and director, Barbra Streisand has recorded a brand-new song “Love Will Survive,” which will be the end title of the upcoming Peacock and Sky Original series, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. This will be Streisand’s first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25th, ahead of the series global launch on May 2nd. 

ALL THINGS EQUAL Comes to Westport Country Playhouse in May


Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play written by Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes and directed by Laley Lippard, for three performances, Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.

Video: Pillow Queens Embrace Intoxicating Feelings on Punchy 'Heavy Pour' Track


Acclaimed Irish indie rock band Pillow Queens is diving into intoxicating feelings with punchy, cathartic track and official video 'Heavy Pour' out now ahead of their LP release on Friday, April 19. The band's triumphant third studio album Name Your Sorrow is due out April 19 and available for pre-order now. This June, Pillow Queens will perform live across the UK and will support Snow Patrol in Limerick, IR on July 12 ahead of their biggest show to date on July 13 at Dublin, Ireland's Iveagh Gardens. Watch the music video for the new song here!

Review: Jenna Pastuszek Belts Streisand's Hits at The Yale Club Of NYC


What a divine musical evening! This reviewer was completely enchanted by Jenna Pastuszek's tribute to Barbra Streisand featuring multi-talented pianist and musical director, Joshua Zecher-Ross.

Video: Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Discuss Broadway and Celebrities on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE


On Monday, Tony-Award winning performers Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss some of their Broadway roles and experiences. In his discussion with host Andy Cohen, Ben Platt talked about celebrities who have attended his Broadway performances. In Bareilles' discussion with Cohen, she talked about some of her go-to karaoke songs and also revealed her favorite Broadway diva. Watch the videos here!

Review: CELEBRATING BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES at Auguste Théâtre


A Showstopping AMT Live Concert at Auguste Théâtre in Paris.

Sierra Madre Playhouse Announces Diverse Slate Of Programs For Fall 2024


Explore the diverse slate of programs at SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE this Fall 2024. From drama to comedy, there's something for every theater enthusiast.

Review: THE JIVE ACES at Birdland Are Full of Friendly Fun & Frenzy


Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on their April 4th show.

Seth Sikes and Nicolas King to Debut THE NEW BELTERS SING MGM at 54 Below


54 BELOW will present Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in The New Belters Sing MGM. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

Audra McDonald to Return To Provincetown With Seth Rudetsky in May


Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Ahmanson Theatre


FUNNY GIRL is a gold standard that has endured through the ages and the production that just hit downtown Los Angeles is a rollicking and heartfelt success.

Video: MERRILY Cast Auctions Off Signed Note to Benefit BC/EFA


Watch the stars of Merrily We Roll Along auction off a signed note to benefit Broadway Cares!

Michael O'Neill to Release New Recording 'ARRIVAL' in June


Studio Guitar Legend/Film Composer Michael O'Neill will release a new recording 'Arrival' on June 7th, 2024.

Review: Karen Mason's Lovely Tribute to Kander and Ebb is All That (Jazz)


Mason’s entrancing show is a love letter to the legendary songwriting team. Her warm memories of Kander and Ebb left the audience feeling as if they were also acquainted with the celebrated composer and lyricist.  

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

VIDEO: Mamie Parris & More Rehearsing THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals


Get a first look at Goodspeed Musical's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the first production of the 2024 season, in rehearsal. The production runs at The Goodspeed from April 5 – June 2 in East Haddam, Conn. 

Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!


Jonathan Groff stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about Merrily We Roll Along, how Barbra Streisand knows he exists, and more.

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Barbra Streisand FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barbra Streisand been in?

Barbra Streisand has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Barbra Streisand been in?

Barbra Streisand has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Barbra Streisand's first West End show?

Barbra Streisand's first West End show was Funny Girl which opened in 1966

What awards has Barbra Streisand been nominated for?

Barbra Streisand has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Funny Girl" and for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "I Can Get It for You Wholesale."

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