Fanny Brice
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Fanny Brice:
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season (Dec 9, 2025)
Shoshana Bean to Star in THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on Broadway (Dec 8, 2025)
Kennedy Kanagawa, Kelvin Moon Loh and More to Star in THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE (Nov 28, 2025)
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season (Dec 9, 2025)
Shoshana Bean to Star in THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on Broadway (Dec 8, 2025)
Kennedy Kanagawa, Kelvin Moon Loh and More to Star in THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE (Nov 28, 2025)
BIO
Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire. One of the most popular radio stars of all time, Fanny was the voice of “Baby Snooks” on air for 25 years and even better known as the inspiration for “Funny Girl."
Photos
Peter Francis James (Florenz Ziegfeld), Jane Lynch (Mrs. Rosie Brice), Jared Grimes (Eddie Ryan), Beanie Feldstein (Fanny Brice), Ephie Aardema (Emma), Debra Cardona (Mrs. Meeker), Martin Moran (Tom Keeney), Toni DiBuono (Mrs. Strakosh) and the cast of Funny Girl
Date:
04/21/2022
From: Photos: First Look at FUNNY GIRL, Starring Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1936
Mrs. Phoebe Schwartz
"Modernistic Moe" Singer
Zuleika
"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer
Baby Snooks
Norma Shaeffer
Ruby Blondell
Myrtle Oppenshaw
Mrs. Phoebe Schwartz
Zuleika
Baby Snooks
Ruby Blondell
Myrtle Oppenshaw
Norma Shaeffer
"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer
"Modernistic Moe" Singer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Ruby Blondell
Zuleika
Norma Shaeffer
"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer
"Modernistic Moe" Singer
Performer
Baby Snooks
Myrtle Oppenshaw
Ruby Blondell
"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer
"Modernistic Moe" Singer
Performer
Norma Shaeffer
Myrtle Oppenshaw
Zuleika
Baby Snooks
[Broadway]
1934
"Sarah, The Sunshine Girl" Singer
Annie
Julia
Baby Snooks
Performer
"Countess Dubinsky" Singer
"Soul Saving Sadie" Singer
Julia
"Soul Saving Sadie" Singer
"Sarah, The Sunshine Girl" Singer
Performer
"Countess Dubinsky" Singer
Annie
Baby Snooks
Movies
Everybody Sing
[ 1938 ] Olga Chekaloff
[ 1938 ] Olga Chekaloff
Ziegfeld Follies
[ 1945 ] Norma EdelmanA Sweepstakes Ticket
[ 1945 ] Norma EdelmanA Sweepstakes Ticket
Videos
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-10 13:04:01
Video: Watch Shoshana Bean Perform 'Don't Rain on My Parade' With Pink Martini
by Michael Major - 2025-04-04 13:41:49
Video: Watch a Clip from Criterion's New Interview with FUNNY GIRL Star Barbra Streisand
by Team BWW - 2024-11-22 12:00:20
Video: Watch a Clip from FUNNY GIRL- Now Available from the Criterion Collection
by Team BWW - 2024-11-19 12:00:20
Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-29 10:47:44
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 15:41:28
Video: Katerina McCrimmon & Melissa Manchester Talk FUNNY GIRL on ABC7 News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-04 16:58:12
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-13 13:08:38
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - 2023-03-02 08:59:20
VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks Returning to Broadway in FUNNY GIRL on THE DAILY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2023-02-10 08:09:00
VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Talk FUNNY GIRL and Play Charades on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-01-14 12:20:30
VIDEO: Tovah Feldshuh Reveals Why Seeing FUNNY GIRL Is Like a 'Stadium Experience' on GMA
by Michael Major - 2023-01-06 09:20:16
VIDEO: Lea Michele & Darren Criss Go Christmas Caroling on CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - 2022-12-22 12:17:18
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Confirms She Almost Starred In FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2022-12-02 09:12:21
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-17 08:30:20
VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Perform 'Don't Rain On My Parade' From FUNNY GIRL on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-10-07 09:32:57
VIDEO: Lea Michele Performs 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-10-01 09:07:44
VIDEO: Ephie Aardema Dishes on Being Part of the 'Fanny Pack' as an Understudy in Broadway's FUNNY GIRL
by Survival Jobs - 2022-09-25 16:00:20
News
Julie Benko & Jason Yeager and More Set for Neranenah 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Neranenah, the southeast's premier cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions, has unveiled its new season! The 2025‑26 lineup brings together award‑winning musicians, Broadway talent, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Neranenah, the southeast's premier cultural event series with roots in Jewish culture and musical traditions, has unveiled its new season! The 2025‑26 lineup brings together award‑winning musicians, Broadway talent, and more.
Shoshana Bean to Star in THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, Waitress), will star as ‘Lucy Emerson’ in the world premiere of The Lost Boys, A New Musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Two-time Tony Award nominee Shoshana Bean (Hell’s Kitchen, Wicked, Mr. Saturday Night, Waitress), will star as ‘Lucy Emerson’ in the world premiere of The Lost Boys, A New Musical.
Kennedy Kanagawa, Kelvin Moon Loh and More to Star in THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
Theatre Calgary has revealed the full cast and creative team for the upcoming World Premiere production of The Tale of the Gifted Prince, with book and lyrics by Lezlie Wade and music by Daniel Green.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
Theatre Calgary has revealed the full cast and creative team for the upcoming World Premiere production of The Tale of the Gifted Prince, with book and lyrics by Lezlie Wade and music by Daniel Green.
Nicole Parker Joins THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto’s magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto’s magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.
Nicole Parker Joins Lythgoe Family Panto's THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
5-Star Theatricals, TOArts, and Lythgoe Family Productions has revealed that Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto's magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
5-Star Theatricals, TOArts, and Lythgoe Family Productions has revealed that Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto's magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.
Shaw Festival Reveals 2026 Casts And Creative Teams For FUNNY GIRL and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen on the Road with SUFFS
by Shari Barrett - Nov 12, 2025
No doubt there are a lot of Broadway World readers interested in hearing about life on the road as an ensemble member while understudying two roles, wondering what it takes to be prepared at a moment’s notice to step into a role for which you may not have had a lot of rehearsal. I spoke with Jenna Lea Rosen about her experience on tour with SUFFS.
by Shari Barrett - Nov 12, 2025
No doubt there are a lot of Broadway World readers interested in hearing about life on the road as an ensemble member while understudying two roles, wondering what it takes to be prepared at a moment’s notice to step into a role for which you may not have had a lot of rehearsal. I spoke with Jenna Lea Rosen about her experience on tour with SUFFS.
Exclusive: Shoshana Bean Makes Carnegie Hall Solo Debut- Watch Highlights
by Joey Mervis - Nov 10, 2025
Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive highlights from inside the special night in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Nov 10, 2025
Just last week, Broadway superstar and Tony nominee Shoshana Bean made her solo debut at one of New York City's most iconic venues- Carnegie Hall. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you exclusive highlights from inside the special night in this video!
Review: New York Pops' STAGE TO SCREEN Showcases Musical Memories at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 26, 2025
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!
by Sharon Ellman - Oct 26, 2025
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Romesh Ranganathan and More Join Cast of WOMAN IN MIND at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Romesh Ranganathan will make his West End stage debut in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND in a strictly limited West End run. Learn more here!
Meet the Broadway Icons of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025
Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 7, 2025
Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl dropped on October 3rd, and it includes plenty of references—some explicit and some ambiguous—to real showgirls throughout history. Many of these women have a Broadway past worth exploring that adds new context to Swift’s songs.
Julie Benko, Alex Wyse & More Join Ethan Slater in MARCEL ON THE TRAIN at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025
Ethan Slater leads an impressive cast in Marcel on the Train, a new play exploring Marcel Marceau's inspiring story at Classic Stage Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025
Ethan Slater leads an impressive cast in Marcel on the Train, a new play exploring Marcel Marceau's inspiring story at Classic Stage Company.
Lost Broadway Theaters Still Standing... Continued!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025
Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 28, 2025
Multiple lost Broadway theaters intersect with the Hammerstein family. This follows since Oscar Hammerstein I was a theater owner and builder. In addition to Hammerstein’s which was named after him and is now the Ed Sullivan, and the New Victory which he originally built, there is also the Hammerstein Ballroom. Read more here!
Video: Shoshana Bean Previews New Song 'Let Me Believe'
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Shoshana Bean is giving London audiences a special preview of her new album this weekend! In anticipation for her upcoming concert, she shared a video of 'Let Me Believe,' which she says is one of her favorites.
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Shoshana Bean is giving London audiences a special preview of her new album this weekend! In anticipation for her upcoming concert, she shared a video of 'Let Me Believe,' which she says is one of her favorites.
Sheridan Smith Will Lead Alan Ayckbourn's WOMAN IN MIND
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025
A new production of Alan Ayckbourn's psychological comedy WOMAN IN MIND will star Sheridan Smith in a strictly limited West End run at the Duke of York's Theatre.
Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025
The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!
Alex Finke and Nicole Parker Will Play Joan Rivers in JOAN at the Cape Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Cape Playhouse has announced its initial casting for JOAN, a new play written by Daniel Goldstein as the final show of their 2025 summer season.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025
The Cape Playhouse has announced its initial casting for JOAN, a new play written by Daniel Goldstein as the final show of their 2025 summer season.
Photos: Julie Benko Celebrates Richard Rodgers In MY FANNY VALENTINE At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Julie Benko performed at Birdland on Monday with a Richard Rodgers tribute concert, cheekily titled My Fanny Valentine—a nod to her now-legendary turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Julie Benko performed at Birdland on Monday with a Richard Rodgers tribute concert, cheekily titled My Fanny Valentine—a nod to her now-legendary turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. See photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Fanny Brice been in?
Fanny Brice has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows.
How many West End shows has Fanny Brice been in?
Fanny Brice has not appeared in the West End
Videos