This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she'd never be a star, but then something funny happened-she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.
Featuring some of the most iconic songs in theatre history including "Don't Rain On My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star," and "People," Michael Mayer's bold new production marks the first time Funny Girl has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.
Fanny was portrayed by Hannah Shankman, a lyric soprano whose lovely looks gave no hint of Fanny Brice’s awkwardly ethnic appearance. She seemed to have difficulty maintaining a New York accent and had a tendency to drop or eliminate or obscure the final syllable in many of the lyrics she sang. Both Brice and Streisand made every letter in every word count for the sake of both clarity and comedy. Shankman’s performance left a lot to be desired, although she sang the hell out of every number receiving major ovations for her delivery.
Katherina McCrimmon shines in the lead role of Fanny Brice, delivering a powerhouse vocal performance that effortlessly captures the character’s infectious energy and comedic timing. Her renditions of iconic songs like “Don’t Rain On My Parade” and “I’m the Greatest Star” are nothing short of spectacular.
| 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 |
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