Leslie Blake

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Hartford Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Hartford Stage will bring back its beloved holiday tradition A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas this November and December. Adapted and directed by Michael Wilson.

FUNNY GIRL Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

The first-ever  Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has recouped its $16.5 million capitalization after opening in April 2022 at the August  Wilson Theatre. 

Photos: FUNNY GIRL Celebrates 500 Broadway Performances With A Visit From Carvel!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023

The Broadway revival is celebrating 500 performances at the August Wilson Theatre with a sweet treat! The production was recently treated to a visit from a few Carvel ice cream trucks that dished out delicious cups and cones to the show's hardworking company in honor of the milestone. See their celebration in neNNY photos!

Wake Up With BWW 5/1: Tony Awards Eligibility, Plus a Message From Montego Glover!
by - May 1, 2023

Top stories: Catch up on all of the eligibility for the Tony Awards ahead of tomorrow's nominations announcement, plus watch an exclusive video from Montego Glover in honor of BWW's 20th anniversary!

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Finishing the Cat with Leslie Blake Walker
by Jayke Workman - Apr 30, 2023

Jayke is joined by Funny Girl Broadway's Leslie Blake Walker to talk all about taking part in this incredible revival. Leslie discusses her artistic process in creating choreography, her background as a dancer, and performing in countless regional shows, including a production of CATS at age 10. Leslie also shares her experience performing alongside incredible performers like Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo, and Lea Michele.

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan Will Join Cast of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2023

Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan will assume the roles of Florenz Ziegfeld and Mrs. Strakosh in Funny Girl on Broadway. We have all the details!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - Mar 2, 2023

Producers Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani announced today that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee and Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh have extended their critically acclaimed, record-breaking run in Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL through Sunday, September 3, 2023, when FUNNY GIRL will play its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street).

Photos: Behind the Scenes of the Cast of FUNNY GIRL in the Recording Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl is now available wherever CDs are sold!  All new Behind-the-Scenes photos have been released of the cast recording session.

Video: Lea Michele Sings 'I'm the Greatest Star' & 'Don't Rain On My Parade' in New FUNNY GIRL Commercial
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023

Watch a new commercial for Funny Girl on Broadway, featuring Lea Michele singing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and 'Don't Rain On My Parade'!

Breaking: FUNNY GIRL to Launch National Tour
by Team BWW - Jan 10, 2023

BroadwayWorld has learned that Funny Girl will be launching a national tour, with dates already confirmed for 2024 as part of Atlanta's 2023/2024 Broadway touring season, which also features the pre-Broadway national tour of The Wiz.

FUNNY GIRL Sets New Box Office Record at the August Wilson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

The revival of FUNNY GIRL set a new box office record at the August Wilson Theatre for the week ending January 1, 2023. Learn more about the cast of Funny Girl, and how to get tickets.

Video: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema Light the Menorah for Hanukkah
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022

Watch Funny Girl on Broadway's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema light the menorah for Hanukkah backstage. 

FUNNY GIRL Shatters All-Time Box Office Record at August Wilson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2022

The revival of FUNNY GIRL shattered the all-time box office record at the August Wilson Theatre. Read more about FUNNY GIRL's record-breaking run!

Listen: FUNNY GIRL New Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl has been officially released digitally, November 18, 2022, on streaming platforms. Listen to the full album here!

FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

The New Broadway Cast Recording of Funny Girl will be released digitally tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2022 at 12:01AM ET. Plus check out a teaser video, featuring Lea Michele singing Don't Rain on My Parade!

FUNNY GIRL Cast Members to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022

Ben Cameron’s Broadway Sessions, continues this week at it’s new home, The Green Room 42, Thursday, Nov. 17th. Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from the hit Broadway revival of Funny Girl and more! Cast members slated to perform include Liz McCartney, Leslie Blake Walker, Danielle Kelsey, Masumi Iwai, Miriam Ali and more.

Exclusive Photos: FUNNY GIRL Adds a Hanukkah Song to Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 9, 2022

BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Cast Members of Funny Girl as they laid down their vocal track of “Christmas Time”.  Check out photos here!

Emmy Award-Winner Jane Lynch To Depart FUNNY GIRL August 14
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022

Five-time Emmy Award winner and 2022 Emmy Award nominee Jane  Lynch will end her run as “Mrs. Brice” in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl.

Photos: First Look at Julie Benko as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022

All new production photos have been released of 'Fanny Brice' standby Julie Benko in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl! Julie Benko will perform the title role beginning tonight through Sunday, September 4, 2022 and on Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 8, 2022.

VIDEO: Watch Beanie Feldstein Take Her Emotional Final Curtain Call in FUNNY GIRL
by BWW Staff - Jul 31, 2022

Watch Beanie Feldstein take her emotional final bows and curtain call in Broadway's Funny Girl and as the cast pays tribute to her onstage with speeches and more.