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Strand Theatre Welcomes Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for Centennnial Concert
by Team BWW - Sep 5, 2025

The Appell Center for the Performing Arts will soon present the Strand Theatre’s Centennial Celebration: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara with the York Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Lawrence Golan. This one-night-only celebration concert will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM in downtown York’s historic Strand Theatre.

Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara with The National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2025

The word legend is tossed around quite a bit when talking about performers. Sometimes it’s true but many times it isn’t. This past Friday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center two true modern day legends of musical theatre took the stage to pay homage to two all-time legends of entertainment.

Review: Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara Share a Memorable ONE NIGHT ONLY with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 23, 2025

Tony Award winners Sutton Foster (“Anything Goes,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie”) and Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”) – each acclaimed as a Broadway performer and song-and-dance artist of the first order – are also known for solo concert appearances.

Review: SUTTON FOSTER at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Apr 13, 2025

Foster possesses the uncanny ability to choose a set list from musicals and pop songs to reveal who she is as a performer. Is there anything that Sutton Foster doesn’t do well?

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

Review: Tony Award Winner Sutton Foster Returns to the OC at Irvine Barclay
by Michael Quintos - Mar 3, 2025

Fresh off her final set of performances in the L.A. transfer of the new Broadway revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, the two-time Tony Award winning stage and screen star recently returned to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only sold out concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre accompanied by music director Michael Rafter. Foster dazzled the audience with selections that ranged from traditional showtunes to classic pop hits and even a lullaby or two inspired by her daughter Emily.

Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 19, 2024

Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.

FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement beginning December 31. Learn more about about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Sutton Foster to Perform at New York Philharmonic Spring Gala and Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

The New York Philharmonic will hold its annual Spring Gala and Concert at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall. The concert will feature Sutton Foster. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.

FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre.

FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.

Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season. 

Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Proctors on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

FUNNY GIRL tickets will be available for purchase at Proctors starting this week. Don't miss the chance to see this acclaimed musical live on stage.

Kravis Center Announces Tickets To FUNNY GIRL Go On Sale This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

Tickets for FUNNY GIRL at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach will be available starting this Friday.

FUNNY GIRL Comes to Madison This December
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

FUNNY GIRL, the musical comedy revival, is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, Dec. 31 to Sunday, Jan. 5

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. 

FUNNY GIRL National Tour Comes To Paramount Theatre In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Seattle's Paramount Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from September 24 – 29. 

Video: FUNNY GIRL Star Katerina McCrimmon Performs 'My Man' For National Tour Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2024

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL has wrapped up its first year on the road and to cap things off, the show's star, Katerina McCrimmon, stepped out after curtain call for a special performance. Watch the video!

FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Eccles Theater in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, will come to the Eccles Theater for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 13, 2024.