After much speculation in the British media, Sheridan Smith has taken a two to four week break from the London revival of Funny Girl due to "stress and exhaustion." Natasha J. Barnes will take on the role of Fanny Brice at the West End's Savoy Theatre in her absence. Directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer, with a revised book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein, two-time Olivier winner Smith had received acc…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:45AM on May 12, 2016