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.
"Funny Girl" is good old-fashioned theater the way Broadway was meant to be, and actress Hannah Shankman, who plays Miss Fanny Brice, has a voice that stuns audiences with depth and consistency, and it would surely make the movie great Barbra Streisand, who played the movie role, proud.
Shankman is incredible. A killer voice, able to belt up into the rafters, and an ability to make Fanny come alive, she totally nails the role. And her chemistry with Manchester and Harris are awesome. Manchester disappears into the role of Mrs. Brice. With a stellar career as a recording artist, we know she’s got the voice, but she shows her she’s got the acting and comedic chops too. And Harris is astounding especially during his tap number when he blew the audience away. And I must mention the insanely talented ensemble especially the dancers from “Cornet Man” and “Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat” who brought the house down.
| 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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