William Wyler

THE MUSIC MAN to Play Ahmanson Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

Center Theatre Group will present Big League Productions' national tour of THE MUSIC MAN at the Ahmanson Theatre from October 27 to November 8, 2026, marking the show's first major Los Angeles engagement since 1980.

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES to Return to Puffin Cultural Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Jessica Sherr's solo show BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES returns to Teaneck's Puffin Cultural Forum for a one-night-only updated performance directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter.

Westport Country Playhouse Launches Classic Film Series with ROMAN HOLIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will bring movies to town with the launch of a classic film series, beginning with the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m.

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Premieres at The Puffin Cultural Forum
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies will have its Bergen County premiere at Puffin Cultural Forum with a special live talk-back following the performance on Saturday, May 10th at 7pm.

Video: Watch a Clip from Criterion's New Interview with FUNNY GIRL Star Barbra Streisand
by Team BWW - Nov 22, 2024

Watch a video clip from Criterion's new audio interview with FUNNY GIRL (1968) star Barbra Streisand. Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray—Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular.

Video: Watch a Clip from FUNNY GIRL- Now Available from the Criterion Collection
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024

Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection! Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in FUNNY GIRL (1968), William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular costarring Omar Sharif. Watch a video clip from the film here.

FUNNY GIRL Movie Joining The Criterion Collection in November
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2024

The Criterion Collection has revealed the November lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1968 musical film Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand. The release will include exclusive special features including a new audio interview with Streisand and a new conversation between director William Wyler’s son David and author Alicia Malone. 

Review: Katerina McCrimmon's Star Shines Bright in FUNNY GIRL Revival at Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jun 4, 2024

This 2022 revival of the 1964 musical is quite enjoyable, not because of its new changes (via director Michael Mayer and Harvey Fierstein's new book) but thanks mostly to its lead star McCrimmon, who is reason enough to see this touring iteration. The show continues at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (with co-star Melissa Manchester) through June 9.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Ahmanson Theatre
by Harker Jones - Apr 8, 2024

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.

Carnegie Hall to Present An Evening With John Williams And Yo-Yo Ma in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

Carnegie Hall presents an evening with John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma on February 22. John Williams conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra in this one-night-only benefit concert featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

Review: FUNNY GIRL National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 8, 2023

Funny Girl is a semi-biographical musical that follows real-life actress, singer, and comedian Fanny Brice. The story explores her humble beginnings as a struggling stage performer who dreams of making it big with the famed Ziegfeld Follies as well as her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Through it all, Fanny defies the odds and becomes one of the greatest stars of her generation. Following out-of-town tryouts in Boston and Philadelphia, the original production starring Barbra Streisand opened on March 26th, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.

Hello, Gorgeous: FUNNY GIRL is Produced for the First Time in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 13, 2023

Funny Girl gets a Brazilian production directed by Barchilon, starring Giulia Nadruz and Eriberto Leao as protagonists. With score by J. Styne, and lyrics by B. Merrill, the semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of comedian and Broadway star Fanny Brice, featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein.

BETTE DAVIS AIN'T FOR SISSIES Comes to the Sieminski Theater in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Prepare to be transported back in time to the golden age of Hollywood as the Sieminski Theater presents Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, a captivating theatrical experience that chronicles the remarkable journey of Hollywood legend Bette Davis.

ROMAN HOLIDAY Celebrates 70th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Debut
by Michael Major - Jul 11, 2023

The exquisite Audrey Hepburn lights up the screen in her first starring role opposite the charismatic Gregory Peck in this funny, beautiful, and intoxicating romantic comedy.  Ranked as the #4 greatest love story of all time by the American Film Institute, ROMAN HOLIDAY earned 10 Academy Award® nominations.

Seattle Theatre Group Announces Premiere of the Seattle Pops Orchestra Performing the Iconic Music of John Williams 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2022

Seattle Theater Group (STG), along with Music Director Jack Klitzman, has announced the inaugural performance of the Seattle Pops Orchestra, performing the iconic music of John Williams, March 25, 2023, at the Paramount Theatre.

Carnegie Hall to Present ACROSS THE STARS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2022

Carnegie Hall will present renowned conductor-composer John Williams, celebrated violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and the legendary Philadelphia Orchestra in Across The Stars: The Music of John Williams, a one-night-only gala performance on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. 

The PAC Brings The Perfect Escape With ROMAN HOLIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2021

PACFlix at Alaska Center for the Performing Arts has already delivered two evenings of magic and 'dirty dancing' and now aims to bring the perfect escape with the classic film 'Roman Holiday' – PAC style.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: Nacía Meredith Willson, el autor de THE MUSIC MAN
by Nuria Pedret - May 18, 2021

Con motivo del cumpleaños del compositor y letrista, hacemos un repaso de sus obras más destacadas

VIDEO: On This Day, May 22- Remembering Sir Laurence Olivier
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2021

Olivier played more than 120 stage roles and appeared in nearly 60 films throughout his illustrious career.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: FUNNY GIRL se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 26, 2021

Un 26 de marzo de 1964, el Winter Garden Theatre de Broadway acogía el estreno de FUNNY GIRL protagonizado por Barbra Streisand bajo la dirección de Garson Kanin.El elenco lo completaban Sydney Chaplin, Kay Medford, Danny Meehan, Jean Stapleton y Lainie Kazan.El espectáculo contaba con la coreografía de Carol Haney, supervisado por Jerome Robbins.