Hannah Shankman

BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL - The Greatest Star Comes to the Ohio Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 26, 2025

It seems an impossible feat to follow in the shadow of the legendary Barbara Streisand who originated the iconic role of Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL, which received eight Tony Award nominations.  But Hannah Shankman marched herself onto the stage at the Ohio Theatre and commanded every beat of the drum.  She’s quirky, clever, adorable, ambitious, lovable, and has impeccable comedic timing – but her show stopping voice is what sets her apart and generates thunderous, mouth-dropping applause.  And she does it with such natural ease.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2025

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center? The power that came from the vocals of the cast of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, which is running through Sunday, March 23, will blow you away!

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center
by Sabrina Wallace - Mar 6, 2025

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW

Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 3, 2025

The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts. Many a time she thought she was headed one way, and then she seemed to be veering in another, only to return to her original path.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - Feb 27, 2025

What a precious and inspiring story, full of everything a musical should be! San Antonio, you have until March 2 to see this show, and I highly encourage you to get out and experience it! It is truly delightful!

Interview: Cheryl Stern of FUNNY GIRL at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 27, 2025

Cheryl Stern is a powerhouse performer and storyteller with an incredible career spanning Broadway, national tours, TV, and beyond. Next week, she'll be in town with the National Tour of FUNNY GIRL, playing Mrs. Strakosh and stepping into the role of Fanny Brice at select performances. 

Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2025

Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - Jan 17, 2025

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall recently hosted a captivating and vibrant production of “Funny Girl,” a classic musical that has endured the test of time and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. This Broadway tour, filled with laughter, heart, and stunning performances, brought an exhilarating experience to Sarasota's theatergoers, showcasing the undeniable talent of its cast, particularly Hannah Shankman and Sean Seamus Thompson.

Review: FUNNY GIRL Is Fabulous at DCPA
by Jon Bee - Dec 12, 2024

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL NATIONAL TOUR at DCPA?

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Dec 5, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is one of the crown gems of the American Musical Theater. Kansas City audiences will be treated to a first-class production of a show that many theater buffs know about but have never seen. Tuesday night’s performance starred Leah Platt in the lead role of Fanny Brice. Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.

Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents FUNNY GIRL at The Aronoff Center
by Taylor Clemons - Nov 22, 2024

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Aronoff Center?

Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 1, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!

Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas
by Joey Mervis - Oct 29, 2024

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as the duo chats about their friendship offstage, why they love performing this piece across the country, and more.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at ASU Gammage
by Herbert Paine - Oct 16, 2024

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL features a knock-out performance by the show's leading lady, Hannah Shankman, and culminates with an audience-pleasing big finish.

Review: FUNNY GIRL is Gorgeous at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 9, 2024

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.

Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Paramount Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 25, 2024

And now we have the tour, currently playing at The Paramount Theatre. And it looks like the producers have learned their lesson with the “stunt casting” and just brought in people who can handle the part, such as Hannah Shankman as the irrepressible Fanny Brice, who is making her debut with the tour here in Seattle. And she has certainly left her mark on the role and on our town.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024
by - Sep 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Hannah Shankman Will Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 5, 2024

Hannah Shankman will take over the role of Fanny Brice when the tour opens in Seattle on September 24th, 2024. She joins returning cast members Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice, Stephen Mark Lukas as Nick Arnstein, Izaiah Montaque Harris as Eddie Ryan, Walter Coppage as Florenz Ziegfeld, Leah Platt as Emma/Mrs. Nadler, Christine Bunuan as Mrs. Meeker, and David Foley Jr. as Tom Keeney. 

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.

Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024

Watch Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays Nick Arnstein in the National Tour of Funny Girl, discuss the production on CBS Los Angeles in the video here!