Almost Six Decades Later, Barbra Streisand Looks Back on FUNNY GIRL
By: Nicole Rosky Mar. 26, 2018
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Fifty four years ago a little musical shot a young actress to superstardom. The musical was Funny Girl; the actress was Barbra Streisand. Today, she reflects on the show that launched her legendary career!
26 March 1964. The opening night of Funny Girl at The Winter Garden. It was exciting! I'm forever grateful for that opportunity. pic.twitter.com/Ve88J1iKSe
- Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) March 26, 2018
Funny Girl is a 1963 musical (opened on Broadway in 1964) with a book by Isobel Lennart, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedian Fanny Brice featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Its original title was My Man.
The musical was produced by Ray Stark, who was Brice's son-in-law via his marriage to her daughter Frances, and starred Barbra Streisand. The production was nominated for eight Tony Awards but, facing tough competition from Hello, Dolly!, it failed to win in any categories.
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