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FUNNY GIRL to Add New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022


Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, beginning performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and when she joins the company, she will be getting a new song to sing! A new interlude of the song 'I’d Rather Be Blue Over You' that Barbra Streisand sings in the movie, will be added to the show. 

Photos: Get a First Look at Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh in FUNNY GIRL Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2022


Get a first look at Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (“Fanny Brice”) and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh (“Mrs. Brice”) in rehearsal for the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL! See the photos here!

INTERVIEW: Hablamos con Abel Garriga sobre su trabajo en FUNNY GIRL
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 11, 2022


El español ha hecho historia como el primer director musical de nuestro país en ponerse al frente de una orquesta en Broadway.

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.

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.

Listen: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Cast Recording Featuring Beth Malone & More Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022


She ain’t down yet! Brought to you by the Transport Group’s award-winning production in conjunction with Music Theatre International, this studio recording of The Unsinkable Molly Brown is now available. Listen here!

Exclusive: Get a First Listen to Beth Malone's 'I Ain't Down Yet' From THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Studio Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022


Brought to you by the Transport Group’s award-winning production in conjunction with Music Theatre International, this studio recording of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, will be available everywhere, digitally, Friday, July 22nd. Get an exclusive first listen to Beth Malone singing 'I Ain't Down Yet' here! 

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.

THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Cast Recording to be Released This Month, Featuring Beth Malone & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022


The studio recording of The Unsinkable Molly Brown will be available everywhere, digitally, Friday, July 22nd. The Unsinkable Molly Brown features Meredith Willson's original score and lyrics plus unknown gems from Willson’s trunk, with a new book and added lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and liner notes by Luis Miranda.

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. 

Sustainable Producer Antonio Saillant Sets Sail With TITANIC at The Manatee Performing Art Center
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022


Last Wednesday, Sustainable Film/TV Producer Antonio Saillant set sail with the Titanic at the Manatee Performing Arts Center with friends.

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!

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