Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Center Theatre Group -- Funny Girl in 15 Seconds! by Center Theatre Group

WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by I…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:34PM

Center Theatre Group -- "Funny Girl" by Center Theatre Group

WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by I…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:32PM

Amber Ardolino to Join Nick Fradiani in A Beautiful Noise by Darryn King

Amber Ardolino will play Marcia Murphey, Neil Diamond’s second wife, in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. She will take over the role starting January 2, 2024, replacing Robyn H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Company in 35 Seconds by Broadwaysf

COMPANY is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from June 5–29, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:46PM

My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand review – funny girl by Emma Brockes

An exhaustive account of ambition, insecurity, and one astonishing career It is hard to know where to start with My Name Is Barbra, the much reported on 1,000‑page memoir that took Barbra …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

"People" - Katerina McCrimmon | Funny Girl North American Tour by Broadwaysf

FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from April 30–May 26, 2024. WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:02PM
Friday, November 17, 2023

Center Theatre Group - Funny Girl - AHM 23/24 Season by Center Theatre Group

Hey, Mr. Arnstein...here she is! WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:35PM
Friday, November 10, 2023

Ivo van Hove and Rufus Wainwright to Stage a Musical of Cassevetes' Opening Night by Darryn King

The Tony Award-winning Belgian theatermaker Ivo van Hove and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright are creating a musical version of the John Cassavetes film Opening Night. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:18PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Review Roundup: Barbra Streisand Releases Her Memoir, 'My Name Is Barbra'

Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir is officially out now! In 'My Name Is Barbra,' the EGOT winner tells her own story about her life and career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her breako…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM
Monday, November 6, 2023

Video: How FUNNY GIRL Gave Barbra Streisand Stage Fright For the Rest of Her Career

Barbra Streisand says that an onstage experience in Funny Girl on Broadway gave her stage fright for the rest of her career. Watch a video clip from her interview with CBS Mornings' Gayle Ki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Funny Girl at the Peace Center by Jeff Catanese

Triple threat Katerina McCrimmon establishes herself as one of the great Fanny Brices.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 05:14PM
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Girl From the North Country | North American Tour by Broadwaysf

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from July 30–August 18, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Or…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:56PM
Monday, October 30, 2023

Company | North American Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

COMPANY is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from June 5–29, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres: …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:12PM

Mrs. Doubtfire | North American Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

MRS. DOUBTFIRE is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from July 2–28, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate The…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:52PM

Funny Girl Star Lea Michele Makes Carnegie Hall Debut October 30 by Andrew Gans

Steven Jamail is the music director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘Funny Girl’ at The Hippodrome Theatre by Herb Merrick

“Funny Girl” is the musical story of Fannie Brice, an early 20th century star of film, stage, and radio, who specialized in zany comedy. The original production premiered on Broadway in …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:10AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New Musical Normal Teenage Girl to Receive NYC Industry Reading by Logan Culwell-Block

Funny Girl's Ephie Aardema is starring in the new show with music and lyrics by Sharon Kenny.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Update: Barbra Streisand Is Not Re-Cutting Funny Girl's Movie Ending by Logan Culwell-Block

James Brolin has released a statement clearing up his recent misstatement on Bill Maher's podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Barbra Streisand Might Be Reworking the FUNNY GIRL Movie's Ending: 'It Doesn't Make Sense'

Barbra Streisand is reportedly re-cutting the end of the Funny Girl movie because 'it doesn't make sense.' Her husband, James Brolin, has stated that she is re-editing it and re-working the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

Report: Barbra Streisand Is Re-Cutting the End of the Funny Girl Movie by Logan Culwell-Block

The EGOT winner is adding back scenes that will make the plot's ending make more sense, according to husband James Brolin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM
Friday, October 6, 2023

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

October 5, 2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine Miller, has some wonderful finds today that will keep you entertained, especially on a rainy day. The back story of how Funny Girl came to be w…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:58PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Funny Girl North American Tour | Preview by Broadwaysf

FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from April 30–May 26, 2024. WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:22PM

Photos and Video: Get a 1st Look at the National Tour of Funny Girl, Starring Katerina McCrimmon by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway revival embarked on a U.S. national tour last month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Photos/Video: First Look at the North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL

Hello, gorgeous! All new photos and video footage have been released from the North American Tour of Funny Girl. Check them out here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

FUNNY GIRL on Tour: Show Clips by Funny Girl On Broadway

WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:27AM
Monday, October 2, 2023

Cast & Creative Team on MJ by Broadwaysf

MJ is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 30–February 25, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:16PM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Sitzprobe | The Wiz by Broadwaysf

A brand new day, at last! 🎶 Watch the cast of THE WIZ perform with the orchestra for the first time. THE WIZ is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from January 16–Febru…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:05PM

MJ | National Tour Preview by Broadwaysf

MJ is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 30–February 25, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Orpheum and Golden Gate Th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:06PM

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Funny Girl on Tour? by Logan Culwell-Block

Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon stars as Fanny Brice in the U.S. tour of the Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Review Roundup: FUNNY GIRL Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?

The National Tour of Funny Girl launched in September in Providence, Rhode Island. Read the reviews for Funny Girl here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater