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Who played the original Funny Girl?
Cast
| Original Broadway (1964) | Broadway Revival (2022) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fanny Brice | Barbra Streisand | Beanie Feldstein |
| Nick Arnstein | Sydney Chaplin | Ramin Karimloo |
| Mrs. Brice | Kay Medford | Jane Lynch |
| Eddie Ryan | Danny Meehan | Jared Grimes |
How long was Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl on Broadway?
The musical, starring a young Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice, played 17 previews and 1,348 previews before closing July 1, 1967, earning eight Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.
Who played Funny Girl on Broadway?
For the first time in 58 years, Funny Girl is heading back to Broadway. The revival will star Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart, Lady Bird) as lead character Fanny Brice. Spring Awakening’s Michael Mayer, who directed a London version of the musical, signed on to direct the Broadway production.
Did Streisand win a Tony for Funny Girl?
In 1964, Streisand was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical but lost to Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! Streisand received an honorary “Star of the Decade” Tony Award in 1970. In 1966, she repeated her success with Funny Girl in London’s West End at the Prince of Wales Theatre.
Who wrote the lyrics for Funny Girl?
Bob MerrillFunny Girl / Lyricist
Who did the costumes for Funny Girl?
Irene Sharaff
Barbra Streisand Archives | Funny Girl (film) 1968 | Irene Sharaff Designed Costumes.
What is the ending of Funny Girl?
So in the end, they parted ways.” “It ends with her on stage alone singing about her man and he leaves,” adds Brannon. “It’s a sad note and a slice of life.” That ending alone is enough to hint to audiences that “Funny Girl” is a hardly a typical Broadway musical.
Was there a sequel to Funny Girl?
Funny LadyFunny Girl / Sequel
How many times has Barbra Streisand been nominated for an Oscar?
A winner of two Oscars, Barbra Streisand has directed three feature films which earned a total of 14 Academy Award nominations.
Why did Nick leave Fanny?
Fanny finally divorced Nick in 1927 after discovering that he was having an affair with an older, wealthier woman. Nick attempted a reconciliation with Fanny in the late 1940s, but she wisely chose not to risk dealing with him again.