PHANTOM to Open at North Shore Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2026
North Shore Music Theatre will present Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit's musical PHANTOM, featuring Sean Seamus Thompson, Madison Claire Parks, and Christian Probst in the lead roles.
MASQUERADE Extends Off-Broadway Through Summer 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Due to popular demand, the immersive hit Masquerade will extend for a fifth time through Summer 2026. Masquerade will now play an additional 9 weeks through Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 218 West 57th Street.
A ROOM WITH A VIEW Musical Will Get Industry Presentation
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2025
Cody Gerszewski's A Room with a View musical, based on the classic novel by E.M. Forster, will get a private industry presentation at the AMT Theater (354 W 45th Street, New York NY 10036). The event will be held on Wednesday September 17.
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 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.
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.
Interview: FUNNY GIRL's Stephen Mark Lukas's the Go-To Nick Arnstein for Six Fanny Brices
by Gil Kaan - Mar 26, 2024
The North American tour of Funny Girl lands in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson April 2, 2024, and later at Segerstrom May 28. 2024. Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directs the cast of Melissa Manchester, Katerina McCrimmon, Stephen Mark Lukas, Izaiah Montaque Harris, Walter Coppage. Leah Platt, Cindy Chang, Eileen T’Kaye, David Foley Jr., Vinny Andaloro, Lamont Brown, Kate E. Cook, Julia Grondin, Jackson Grove, Alex Hartman, Dot Kelly, Ryan Lambert, Kathy Liu, Meghan Manning, Bryan Charles Moore, Sami Murphy, Emily Anne Nester, Hannah Shankman, Jordon Taylor, Rodney Thompson, Sean Thompson and Annaliese Wilbur. I had the chance to chat with Stephen (Nick Arnstein to Katerina’s Fanny Brice) over the phone during his stint at the Connor Palace Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - Mar 15, 2024
Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an iconic performance. That may be why it took nearly 60 years for the show to be revived on Broadway. Now, just short of 60 years, the revival's national tour is making a stop in Des Moines as part of the Willis Broadway Series. Judging from the audience response, there is a new iconic name that people will consider when thinking of 'Funny Girl.'