Sunday, September 8, 2024

BROADWAY NEWS: Hannah Shankman is FUNNY GIRL Tour's new GREATEST STAR!!

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Funny Girl’s North American Tour Welcomes New Fanny Brice in Seattle by Belaid S

The North American tour of the classic musical ‘Funny Girl’ is making a big change as it arrives in Seattle,

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:38PM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Billy Rose at 125: Theatrical Highlights from the New York Public Library Collection named after him by New York Theater

There was a time when Billy Rose — Broadway producer, impresario, lyricist, columnist, and all-around theatrical showman — was a leading figure on Broadway. Born 125 years ago on Septemb…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:31PM

Hannah Shankman Is the Next Fanny Brice in Funny Girl National Tour by Darryn King

Hannah Shankman will play Fanny Brice in the national tour of Funny Girl. She takes over the role from Katerina McCrimmon beginning September 24 in Seattle, WA. Shankman was previously the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

‘Funny Girl’ North American Tour Announces its New Fanny Brice by Matthew Herzog

The producers of Funny Girl, the sensational musical comedy revival, are thrilled to announce Broadway veteran, Hannah Shankman, as Fanny Brice. Shankman is assuming the role having previo…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:58AM

Hannah Shankman Will Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour

Hannah Shankman will take over the role of Fanny Brice when the tour opens in Seattle on September 24th, 2024. She joins returning cast members Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice, Stephen Mar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Beanie Feldstein, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Bonnie Milligan and More to Star in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in D.C. by Darryn King

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has its cast and creative team. The show will play Kennedy Center’s Eisenhowe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Monday, August 26, 2024

Video: FUNNY GIRL Star Katerina McCrimmon Performs 'My Man' For National Tour Finale

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL has wrapped up its first year on the road and to cap things off, the show's star, Katerina McCrimmon, stepped out after curtain call for a special performance…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06PM

Lea Michele and Husband Zandy Reich Welcome Second Child by Broadway.com

Lea Michele has given birth to her second child, Emery Sol Reich, with husband Zandy Reich. “Our hearts are so full,” she wrote on Instagram in the birth announcement. Michele made her …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies FUNNY GIRL While Taking on JD Vance

Randy Rainbow has returned with a new Funny Girl-inspired video, this time taking on J.D. Vance. The new video is set to the tune of “Sadie, Sadie” from Funny Girl, while joking about D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Five Broadway shows you can see in Denver for $50 (or less) by John Wenzel

Here's how to nab affordable tickets to "Kimberly Akimbo," "Funny Girl" "Life of Pi," "Moulin Rouge," and more at the Buell Theatre.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:36PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

NEW VOICES 2024 | Endless Ovations! by Paper Mill Playhouse

A show unlike any other produced by Paper Mill Playhouse, this special concert features 122 talented young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. The 2024 New Voices C…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:12PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

Around the TheatreScene July/August 2024 by JK

Over the course of each month, we'll collect pictures and newsy tidbits from the "TheatreScene." We'll be scouring Twitter, Instagram and other social media for interesting items. And we'd l…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:03AM
Thursday, August 15, 2024

FUNNY GIRL Movie Joining The Criterion Collection in November

The Criterion Collection has revealed the November lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1968 musical film Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand. The release will include exclusive spe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM
Sunday, August 11, 2024

Elaine Paige on Sunday Hands the Playlist 'Over to You' by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige keeps the Edinburgh Fringe picks coming.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

Ephie Aardema Dishes on Being Part of the 'Fanny Pack' as an Understudy in Broadway's FUNNY GIRL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back and sit down with actor Ephie Aardema, who shares what it’s like being part of the “Fanny Pack” as one of t…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00AM

Daniel Beeman Dishes Why Everyone Needs to Come FUNNY GIRL on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the vastly talented, kind and funny actor Daniel Beeman, who made…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:19AM
Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Inside FUNNY GIRL's Cast Album Signing Event by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Funny Girl hosted a cast album signing at the August Wilson Theater with cast members Lea Michele, Ramin Karimloo, Tovah Feldshuh, and Jared Grimes on Friday, J…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:51PM
Friday, August 2, 2024

First Look From the Sitzprobe of FUNNY GIRL on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances this month and we have our first look at the cast singing with the orchestra for…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:05PM
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Girl From The North Country in 3 Words by Broadwaysf

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from July 30–August 18, 2024. The 2023–2024 Season includes six spectacular Broadway musicals at the Or…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:12PM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Stephen Mark Lukas Laid a Blue Marble Egg

In this video, I am joined by Broadway performer Stephen Mark Lukas! Stephen is currently playing Nick Arnstein on the 1st National Tour of Funny Girl, after previously understudying the ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Sheridan Smith & Darius Campbell in Scene from FUNNY GIRL; In Theatres on October 24! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Following the announcement of screenings around the United Kingdom, Trafalgar Releasing will soon present FUNNY GIRL starring Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smit…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM
Monday, July 8, 2024

Funny Girl Understudy-Turned-Star Julie Benko Is Expecting First Child by Broadway.com

Julie Benko, the standby-turned-star of Funny Girl, is expecting her first child with her husband Jason Yeager. The actress announced the pregnancy on July 8 on Instagram, with the caption:…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Julie Benko Is Pregnant! by Margaret Hall

The Funny Girl and Harmony star announced her pregnancy on social media.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Hello Gorgeous: Sean Thompson returns to Philly in FUNNY GIRL by Debra Danese

Philly native Sean Thompson returns to the area with the North American Tour of Funny Girl, arriving at the Academy of Music July 16, 2024. The post Hello Gorgeous: Sean Thompson returns to…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 03:04PM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

Theater Review: ‘Funny Girl’ at The Kennedy Center by Nancy Blum

As luck would have it, on the evening of the presidential debate, I was comfortably seated in the Kennedy Center Opera House enjoying the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” starring Kateri…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:04PM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Left on Tenth, Boop!, CSC, Etc. By: David Sheward June 28 2024: Left on Tenth, Delia Ephron's new play based on her best-selling memoir, has announced dates, a theater and additional cas…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:40PM

Meet Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola Jr., Winners of the 2024 Jimmy Awards by Hayley Levitt

If the Tony Awards speak to what’s happening on Broadway now, the Jimmy Awards provide a forecast of Broadway's future. Formally known as the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM

Romantic Comedy Left on Tenth, Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, Sets Theater and Opening Date by Darryn King

Left on Tenth, starring Julianna Margulies and Tony nominee Peter Gallagher, will open at the James Earl Jones Theatre in the fall. Performances will begin on September 26 with an official…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:48AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Video: Jane Lynch Tells Martin Short That She 'Despises' Backstage Visits

Jane Lynch stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday during Martin Short's weeklong tenure as guest host. The duo swapped stories about working together on Only Murders in the Building, and L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Tornado watch, flood interrupt ‘Funny Girl’ at The Bushnell with famous playwright in audience by Taylor Hartz

Playwright Harvey Fierstein had a whirlwind experience watching "Funny Girl" at The Bushnell on Saturday when a storm spun through Hartford setting off tornado alerts and a flood.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:35PM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
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