The first revival of this classic musical arrives on Broadway!
With the exception of May 11, Lea Michele will not perform on Thursday evenings. Additionally, Ms. Michele will not appear May 14 evening, June 6 through June 11, July 3, July 23, and August 18 through August 20.
Welcome to musical 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 classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang!
The sensational cast, starring Drama Desk Award® nominee Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, Tony Award® nominee Ramin Karimloo, Jeff Award winner Jared Grimes, and Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh, dazzles with the songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” 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.
The original production of Funny Girl premiered on Broadway in 1964 starring Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice and was nominated for eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.
"Lea Michele doesn't just bring down the house. She brings down the whole darn block."
The Washington Post
Peter Marks
"Vulnerable and invulnerable, kooky and ardent, Lea Michele lights up like a light."
New York Times
Jesse Green