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Funny Girl Revival 2016

Ages: 10+
Opened: April 9, 2016
Closing: October 08, 2016

Funny Girl - 2016 West End History , Info & More


Savoy Theatre
Savoy Ct, London WC2R 0ET, United Kingdom London

After selling out in just 90 minutes at the Chocolate Factory, Funny Girl will transfer to the Savoy Theatre for a limited 22 week run.

Starring multi award-winning stage and screen star Sheridan Smith, this musical classic tells the fascinating bitter-sweet story of Fanny Brice (played by Smith), whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star, and her tempestuous relationship with gambler Nicky Arnstein. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including "People" and "Don't Rain On My Parade."


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AUDIO: Hear Samples of Sheridan Smith On The New FUNNY GIRL London Cast Recording
by Michael Dale - August 8, 2016


The new London Cast Recording of FUNNY GIRL is now available.

Sheridan Smith Will Return to West End's FUNNY GIRL Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - July 8, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Sheridan Smith has taken a leave of absence from Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre due to 'stress and exhaustion.' Today, producers have confirmed that the actress will return to the West End production tonight in the role of Fanny Brice. Natasha J. Barnes has subbed for Smith since the end of May.

Sheridan Smith Expected to Return to West End's FUNNY GIRL in July
by Tyler Peterson - June 10, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Sheridan Smith has taken a leave of absence from Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre due to 'stress and exhaustion.'

Sheridan Smith FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording To Be Released July 8th
by Michael Dale - May 18, 2016


Pre-orders for the Menier Chocolate Factory production that transferred to the West End's Savoy Theatre are now being taken by Amazon.

Review Roundup: Sheridan Smith-Led FUNNY GIRL Opens on the West End
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2016


Theatre in the West End. The transfer follows a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, and the show is booking until October 8. Smith takes on Barbra Streisand's iconic role of Fanny Brice, the Brooklyn singer and comedienne who became a Broadway sensation under producer Florenz Ziegfeld. The cast also features Darius Campbell as Nicky Arnstein, Marilyn Cutts as Mrs Brice,Maurice Lane as Mr Keeney, Valda Aviks as Mrs Meeker, Gay Soper as Mrs Strakosh, Natasha J Barnes as Emma/Mrs Nadler, Bruce Montague as Florenz Ziegfeld, and Joel Montague as Eddie Ryan.

Director Michael Mayer Punches Up FUNNY GIRL Revival with Expanded Dance Numbers, Set Pieces
by Tyler Peterson - April 14, 2016


With previews in full swing at the Savoy Theatre, director Michael Mayer continues to polish the new revival of FUNNY GIRL, starring Sheridan Smith, which premiered at Menier Chocolate Factory.

Official: FUNNY GIRL with Sheridan Smith Extends Booking Into October
by Tyler Peterson - February 5, 2016


Due to unprecedented demand, the critically acclaimed production of Funny Girl, which is fast selling out its run, extends booking for a further 4 weeks until 8 October 2016. Tickets for the extension of Michael Mayer's "exhilarating embrace of a production - Independent" starring Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress and "phenomenal talent - Independent" Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice go on sale from 10am on 8 February.

Funny Girl FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Funny Girl and what's the order?
Poker Chant
If a Girl Isn't Pretty
I'm the Greatest Star
Eddie's Fifth Encore
Cornet Man
Who Taught Her Everything
His Love Makes Me Beautiful
I Want to Be Seen with You Tonight
Henry Street
People
You Are Woman
Don't Rain on My Parade
Sadie, Sadie
Find Yourself a Man
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
Who Are You Now?
The Music That Makes Me Dance
Downtown Rag
A Block Party
Something About Me
A Helluva Group
Sleep Now, Baby Bunting
It Took a Little Time
Absent Minded Me
A Temporary Arrangement
It's Home
Funny Girl [i]
I Did It on Roller Skates
My Daughter, Fanny the Star
He's Got Larceny in His Heart
Baltimore Sun
He
Racing Form Lullaby
Do Puppies Go to Heaven?
I Tried
When I Talk About You
Roller Skate Rag
The Swan
Funny Girl [ii]
Locked in a Pink Velvet Jail
I'd Rather Be Blue Over You
Second Hand Rose
My Man

Funny Girl History

Other Productions of Funny Girl

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1966   West End London Production
West End
1986   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2002   Broadway Actors' Fund Concert
Broadway
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2015   West End Menier Chocolate Factory West End Revival Production
West End
2016   West End Menier Chocolate Factory West End Transfer
West End
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Funny Girl - 2016 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2017 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Sheridan Smith

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