Friday, June 2, 2023

Funny Girl Star Julie Benko Joins Broadway Cast of Harmony by Caitlin Hornik

Julie Benko has been cast in the role of Ruth in the new musical Harmony, set to debut on Broadway this fall. The previously announced musical will begin previews on October 18 and officia…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Beanie Feldstein Weds Fiancee Bonnie Chance Roberts In 'Camp-Themed' Wedding

Broadway's former Funny Girl Beanie Feldstein and partner Bonnie Chance Roberts tied the knot in a celebration in New York's Hudson Valley on May 20.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18PM

‘Funny Girl’ star Julie Benko joins Broadway cast of ‘Harmony’ by Caitlin Hornik

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical is set to open at the Barrymore Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 06:04PM

‘Funny Girl’s Julie Benko To Star In Broadway’s Barry Manilow Musical ‘Harmony’ by Greg Evans

Julie Benko, who has built a devoted following as the Funny Girl understudy and alternate Fanny Brice, will originate her first Broadway role this fall in the new musical Harmony by by Barry…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:50AM

Funny Girl's Julie Benko Joins Cast of Broadway's Harmony by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical will arrive at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Julie Benko Joins Broadway Cast of HARMONY

Funny Girl fan favorite Julie Benko joins the Broadway cast of Harmony. The Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical will also star Chip Zien.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:12AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Broadway Weekly Box Office Up 5% To $33M In Final Week Of 2022-23 Season by Greg Evans

Broadway’s box office was up a bit during the final week of the 2022-23 season, with only a few productions reporting slips from the previous week, including two – Funny Girl and Grey Ho…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:51AM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Tovah Feldshuh, Bruce Sussman and Alfred Uhry Join 'Broadway Responds to Antisemitism' Panel

Panelists include Tovah Feldshuh, the first Jewish actress to play Mrs. Rosie Brice in “Funny Girl,” and renowned lyricist Bruce Sussman (“Harmony”) and award-winning playwright Alfr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Lea Michele Out of Funny Girl For a Week With COVID by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Julie Benko and Ephie Aardema will take over the role of Fanny Brice until Michele returns.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:06AM

Lea Michele tests positive for COVID-19, will miss ‘Funny Girl’ performances by Caitlin Hornik

The musical revival continues its run at the August Wilson Theatre through Sept. 3.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 01:47AM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Lea Michele Tests Positive For Covid, Out Of ‘Funny Girl’ Until May 23 by Greg Evans

Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid again, and will be out of Broadway’s Funny Girl until Tuesday, May 23, the production announced today. Julie Benko will play the role of Fanny Bri…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:17PM

Lea Michele Out of FUNNY GIRL This Week After Testing Positive for Covid

Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid, and will be out of Funny Girl this week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:02PM

Funny Girl Star Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Following the May 13 evening performance of Funny Girl, Tovah Feldshuh delivered remarks to the audience in honor of the 50th anniversary of her Broadway debut. Feldshuh plays Mrs. Brice in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Monday, May 15, 2023

‘Funny Girl’ star Tovah Feldshuh celebrates 50 years on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The actor greeted the crowd at the August Wilson with this special post-show speech.

SOURCE: Broadway News at 07:00PM

Photos and Video: See Tovah Feldshuh Celebrate Her 50-Year Broadway Career Onstage at Funny Girl by Logan Culwell-Block

The four-time Tony nominee stars as Mrs. Brice opposite Lea Michele at the August Wilson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

Photos/Video: Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway at FUNNY GIRL

On Saturday night, May 13, 2023, the cast and company of Funny Girl celebrated Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh as she commemorated 50 years on Broadway. Check out photos and video from th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Lea Michele Teases Next Broadway Show After FUNNY GIRL

Funny Girl is set to close on September 3, and Lea Michele is already planning her Broadway return! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Lea Michele Teases Next Broadway Show After ‘Funny Girl’ Closes: ‘It’s Very Different Musically’ by Marc Malkin

Lea Michele’s run in “Funny Girl” doesn’t end until Sept. 3, but she’s already plotting her return to Broadway. In fact, the actor-singer tells me she has her next gig lined up. �…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:18PM
Sunday, May 7, 2023

Judi Love review – solo tour crowns funny girl done good by Brian Logan

Hackney Empire, London You’d expect bawdy lines delivered with deadpan frankness from the rising TV comedian, but injections of knockabout physicality raise her stage showpiece to higher j…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

FUNNY GIRL, TICK, TICK… BOOM, BYE BYE BIRDIE & More Set for The Kennedy Center's 2023-24 Theater Season

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2023–2024 Theater season, featuring thrilling Broadway hits and the fifth season of its critically-acclaimed, star-stud…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage Series to Offer Bye Bye Birdie, Nine, and Tick, Tick...BOOM! by Logan Culwell-Block

The D.C. venue has released its full 2023-2024 season, which also includes stops from national tours of Company, Funny Girl, Back to the Future, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Some Plucky Thoughts on the Tony Award Nominations by Frank Rizzo

After seeing nearly the full slate off Broadway shows this season, some thoughts on the Tony Award nominations that were announced on Tuesday: — She was robbed. I am shocked that Laura Lin…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 09:56AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Tony Noms Are Here by Sandi Durell

Tony nominations are in, with Some Like It Hot becoming the most nominated musical of the season with 13 nods. Ain’t No Mo’, A Doll’s House, and Leopoldstadt shared the mantle of…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:52PM

Myles Frost & Lea Michele Host The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations by Broadway Black

This morning in New York City, Funny Girl star, Lea Michele and 2022 Tony Award Winner Myles Frost (MJ) hosted The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations LIVE from Sofitel New York.  A co…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:02PM

The 2023 TONY AWARD® Nominations by Broadway Black

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s  76th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® were announced today by star of Funny Girl Lea Michele and…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:01PM

Photos: Lea Michele & Myles Frost Announce the 76th Annual Tony Awards

This morning in New York City, Funny Girl star, Lea Michele and 2022 Tony Award Winner Myles Frost (MJ) hosted The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations LIVE from Sofitel New York. Check …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Some Like It Hot Leads the 2023 Tony Award Nominations; See the Full List by Ruthie Fierberg

Funny Girl star Lea Michele and MJ Tony Award winner Myles Frost announced the nominees of the 76th annual Tony Awards on May 2. The ceremony, which will take place on June 11 at the United …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Broadway’s 76th Annual Tony Awards nominations for the 2022-23 season by Deb Miller

Funny Girl star Lea Michele and 2022 Tony winner Myles Frost (MJ) announced the 76th Annual Tony Awards nominations this morning at 9:00, live from Sofitel New York and streaming on the offi…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 10:27AM

2023 Tony Awards Nominations: Full List by Broadway.com

Funny Girl star Lea Michele and MJ Tony Award winner Myles Frost announced the nominees of the 76th annual Tony Awards on May 2. The ceremony, which will take place on June 11 at the United …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

2023 Tony Award Nominations by Barry Gordin

May 2, 2023: Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s  76th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® were announced today by star of Funny Girl Lea…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:15AM

Tony Award Nominations: Jessica Chastain, Sean Hayes, Corey Hawkins Among Nominees by Greg Evans

REFRESH FOR UDPATES: The nominations for the 76th Annual Tony Awards will be announced on CBS Mornings today by Funny Girl star Lea Michele and MJ‘s Tony Award winner Myles Frost. The comp…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:34AM

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