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March 26, 1964
- After 17 previews, the Broadway production opened March 26, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre, subsequently transferring to the Majestic Theatre and The Broadway Theatre, where it closed on July 1, 1967 to complete its total run of 1,348 performances.
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A revival production began Broadway previews on March 26, 2022, at the August Wilson Theatre with an official opening on April 24, 2022, starring Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice, directed by Michael Mayer, music directed by Michael Rafter, with a revised book by Harvey Fierstein.
U.S. Broadway: The Girl. 24 minute read. TIME. April 10, 1964 12:00 AM GMT-5. (See Cover) Barbra Streisand crosses the stage, stopping in the center to gaze out over the audience, her look...
- Aug. 11, 2021: Beanie Feldstein Is Cast in Funny Girl
- Oct. 13, 2021: Beanie Feldstein Says She Doesn't Know Lea Michele in Real Life
- April 24, 2022: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway
- May 9, 2022: Funny Girl Is Mostly Snubbed at The Tony Awards
- June 15, 2022: Beanie Feldstein Announces She's Leavingfunny Girl
- July 11, 2022: Lea Michele Is Cast as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl
- July 12, 2022: Jane Lynch Reacts to Lea Michele's Casting in Funny Girl
- July 15, 2022: Beanie Feldstein Reveals She Has Tonsillitis
- July 26, 2022: Lea Michele Posts Her Funny Girl Script
- July 31, 2022: Beanie Feldstein Puts on Her Final Performance
In August, it was announced that Feldstein — who made her Broadway debut in 2017's Hello, Dolly! alongside Bette Midler — would star as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl, marking the show's first return on Broadway since Streisand originated the role in 1964. The new revival was slated to be directed by Michael Mayer, who previously...
During an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, Feldstein briefly spoke about Michele, saying that she didn't understand why the Glee actress' name started trending on Twitter after it was announced that she was cast in Funny Girl. "She very sweetly wrote on my Instagram. I don't know the woman whatsoever, but..." Feldstein said as Co...
After beginning previews on March 26, the show officially opened on Broadway on April 24. In an interview with E! News, Feldstein noted that bringing the role of Fanny Brice to life "is heaven." "This group of people is once in a lifetime," she told the publication. "I cannot explain to you how kind everyone in this building is off stage and on sta...
Shortly after the show's opening, Funny Girl was generally snubbed as the Tony Award nominations were announced on May 9. While breakout star Jared Grimesreceived a nod for best performance by an actor in a featured role in a musical, the show received no other nominations. The Funny Girl cast also didn't perform at the June 12 ceremony, but Michel...
On June 15, Feldstein revealed that she would be returning to the show on June 16 as she marked "the end of Quarantbean." In the same post, she also announced that she would officially be departing from the show at the end of September, with her final performance set for Sept. 25. "I'll never be able to find the words that could even begin to expla...
On July 11, Funny Girl confirmed the long-rumored news (first reported by Gawker) that Michele would be stepping into the role of Fanny Brice, with her first performance slated for Sept. 6. In the interim, Benko, who has been Feldstein's standby, will perform the role from Aug. 2 through Sept. 4, and every Thursday beginning Sept. 8. Additionally, ...
In an interview with Deadline about her outstanding guest actress in a comedy Emmy nomination for Only Murders in the Building, Lynch addressed Michele's recent casting news, noting that she and her former Gleecostar "have been in touch about it." "You know, it was just a really strong idea to have [Feldshuh] and [Michele] premiere together. That's...
In a video shared on July 15, Feldstein revealed that she has tonsillitis and will be missing the upcoming weekend performances. In the clip, she also cheekily referenced the show's recent series of events, saying, "Hey, everybody. I'm just checking in. What have I missed? What's been going on?" She ended her video, adding, "When it rains, it pours...
On July 26, Michele teased that she was getting ready for Funny Girl rehearsals as posted a picture of her script on her Instagram Story alongside the text, "Here we go..." She followed up by sharing a screenshot of her text exchange with Jonathan Groff, who wished her well on her "first official day" at Funny Girl.
On July 31, Feldstein gave her final bow on Funny Girl. Following her performance, she shared a photo of her with the cast on stage alongside the quote, "But now it's just another show And you leave 'em laughing when you go." She also reshared a handful of congratulatory messages from her friends and castmates on her Instagram Story.
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Sep 29, 2022 · When did Funny Girl premiere? Funny Girl premiered on Broadway on March 26, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre. The musical hopped to the Majestic Theatre and later the Broadway Theatre during its 1,348-performance run, and the show closed on July 1, 1967 after three successful years.
Ray Stark's production of Funny Girl on Broadway was several years in the making. This page of Barbra Archives looks at the rocky road to success, including the casting of a young Barbra Streisand in role of Fanny Brice. Rare photos and paraphernalia are included on the page.
A triumphant story of starry success and a bittersweet story of love, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill’s Funny Girl is a musical theatre classic which celebrates the exuberant and elegant flavor of Broadway in the 1910s and 20s and the comic genius of Fanny Brice and features such beloved songs as “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade”.
Michael Mayer's bold new production marks the first time Funny Girl has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.
