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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.

Beanie Feldstein Ends Her Run in FUNNY GIRL As Fanny Brice Today
by Grace Cutler - Jul 31, 2022


Beanie Feldstein is ending her run starring as Fanny Brice in Broadway's FUNNY GIRL today, July 31st. She is the production's first original cast member to depart. Standby Julie Benko will take over the role through September 4 and before the much anticipated performance of Lea Michele as Fanny Brice beginning September 6.

Beanie Feldstein To Miss Weekend FUNNY GIRL Performances Due to Tonsillitis
by BWW Staff - Jul 15, 2022


Funny Girl star Beanie Feldstein will miss this weekend's performances of the musical due to a case of tonsillitis.

Beanie Feldstein Will Depart Funny Girl July 31st
by BWW Staff - Jul 10, 2022


Beanie Feldstein announced this evening that she will be departing Funny Girl on Broadway July 31st, 2022. Feldstein was previously scheduled to depart the production with co-star Jane Lynch on September 25th.

Official: Lea Michele Is FUNNY GIRL's Next Fanny Brice; Tovah Feldshuh Will Take Over as Mrs. Brice
by BWW Staff - Jul 11, 2022


It's official! Lea Michele will take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, succeeding Beanie Feldstein who will depart the production on July 31st. Find out when Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh are joining the show, how to get ticket and more.

Beanie Feldstein & Jane Lynch To Depart FUNNY GIRL This Fall
by Team BWW - Jun 15, 2022


Get the scoop on when Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch will depart Funny Girl this September. 

Dance/NYC Announces All-Digital Symposium: Three Days Of Content, 500+ Attendees, And Featured Speakers
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2022


The service organization Dance/NYC has announced that videos from its fully digital 2022 Symposium are now available for public dissemination. This year's event, which occurred on Thursday March 17-Saturday March 19, 2022, marked Dance/NYC's second successful all-digital Symposium. Over three days, 500+ people attended the event built around the theme Life Cycles. Livelihoods. Legacies., including dance artists, choreographers, artistic directors, administrators, funders, educators, policymakers, dance writers, scholars, and students.

Photos: First Look at FUNNY GIRL, Starring Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2022


FUNNY GIRL is currently in previews and officially opens on Sunday, April 24 at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). Check out all new production photos of the Broadway cast here!

Photos: First Look at Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch & More in FUNNY GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022


FUNNY GIRL stars Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as Mrs. Rose Brice.

Photos: Beanie Feldstein & Company Take First Bows in FUNNY GIRL
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2022


She has arrived! Just yesterday, FUNNY GIRL began Broadway previews, on the 58th Anniversary of the Opening Night of the original production, at the August Wilson Theatre and we've got the first photos from the curtain call.

FUNNY GIRL Begins Broadway Preview Performances Tonight
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022


FUNNY GIRL begins previews on Broadway tonight, Saturday March 26, 2022, on the 58th  Anniversary of the Opening Night of the original production, at the August Wilson Theatre (245 W. 52nd Street). Produced by Sonia Friedman, Scott Landis and David Babani, this highly anticipated, first-ever Broadway revival stars Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as Nick Arnstein, Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as  Mrs. Rose Brice.

VIDEO: First Look From the Sitzprobe of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month and we have our first look at the cast singing with the orchestra for the first time at the musical's sitzprobe.

Up on the Marquee: FUNNY GIRL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month! The musical will have its first preview at the August Wilson on March 26 and officially open on April 24. Check out photos of the new marquee!

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein, Ramin Karimloo, and More in Rehearsal For FUNNY GIRL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022


The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month! Check out all new footage from rehearsals!

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo Talk FUNNY GIRL Rehearsals
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 25, 2022


Funny Girl is about to make its return to Broadway! The first-ever revival of the musical will have its first preview at the August Wilson on March 26 and officially open on April 24. The show's stars Beanie Feldstein (Fanny Brice) and Ramin Karimloo (Nick Arnstein) sat down together to talk about their favorite moments from the show's rehearsal process.

FUNNY GIRL Announces Complete Cast and Creative Team
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 7, 2022


The complete cast and creative team for the highly anticipated new Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL. Find out everyone involved in the production.

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Celebrates The Legendary Nat King Cole with An All-Star Holiday Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2021


The holidays at City Springs are a magical time of year, and what better way to kick them off than with a tribute to the “king” of “The Christmas Song,” Nat King Cole!

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 22-23- with Lilli Cooper, Chuck Cooper, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 22-23, 2021.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 27-28- with Ashley Spencer, Kara Lindsay and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 27, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 27-28, 2021.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: February 27-28- with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Newell and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 27, 2021


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, February 27-28, 2020.

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