Friday, April 4, 2025

Lea Michele’s New Tour Is a Musical Memoir 30 Years in the Making by Paul Wontorek

Lea Michele is thrilled to share a milestone moment: “April marks 30 years that I’ve been working on Broadway!” she gushed during an interview for an upcoming episode of The Broadway S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Lea Michele on Her Concert Tour & Broadway Career by Broadway.com

GLEE, SPRING AWAKENING and FUNNY GIRL favorite Lea Michele speaks with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek about her upcoming concert tour.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:42PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

On March 26, 1964: Funny Girl Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The musical and subsequent film would make an international star of Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Superb cast makes first national tour of ‘Funny Girl’ especially memorable by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) It’s hard to believe, but until three years ago there had never been a revival of Funny Girl on Broadway. The starring vehicle…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 06:41AM
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Odds & Ends: Dorian Gray Star Sarah Snook and Glengarry's Kieran Culkin Have a Succession Reunion on Broadway and More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. A Succession reunion on Broadway On Tuesday, former onscreen siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook—both beginning performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Lea Michele Announces Solo Concert Tour by Molly Higgins

The Funny Girl star will offer songs she performed on Glee, in Spring Awakening, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

Amber Ardolino Joins Titanique as Céline Dion by Darryn King

Amber Ardolino will join the downtown musical comedy Titanique as Céline Dion. She replaces Dee Roscioli, who will play her final performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre on March 16.  Ard…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Lea Michele Hints at the Return of GLEE's Rachel Berry

Could Lea Michele be reprising her role of Rachel Berry from Glee? The Funny Girl star has recently been teasing a musical announcement and is now asking her followers what songs Rachel Berr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM
Monday, February 24, 2025

At This Theatre: The Majestic by JK

At This Theatre: The Majestic Lately, the Majestic Theatre has been in the news lately. First, after more than three and a half decades, it lost its longest-running tenant, The Phantom of t…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:24AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025

Playlist: The Greatest Broadway Love Songs

Enjoy songs from musicals like The Bridges of Madison County, Hadestown, Wicked, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The Color Purple, Aida, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacifi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Friday, January 31, 2025

Hello, Gorgeous!: “Funny Girl” Makes Its Kravis Center Debut by Samara Smukler

This Broadway classic is back! Funny Girl, which embarked on a national tour following its hit Broadway revival, is dazzling audiences at the Kravis Center all week long. Directed by Michae…

SOURCE: southfloridatheater.com at 09:30AM

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before III: Wicked Edition by JK

Broadway Games: Where Haven't We Seen You Before III Wicked Edition Pick the one show each Wicked cast member hasn't been in: 1. Eden Espinosa (former Elphaba)     A. Broadway: Brooklyn…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Monday, January 20, 2025

My Take: Broadway's "Gypsy" Starring Audra McDonald by Frank Rizzo

The show: The Broadway revival of the musical “Gypsy.” …

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 03:37PM
Friday, January 10, 2025

Idina Menzel performs 'Don't Rain On My Parade' | Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Broadway legend Idina Menzel performs Funny Girl's 'Don't Rain On My Parade' at the Olivier Awards 2013 with Mastercard. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre ticket…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:53AM
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tuesday, January 7, 2025

'People just scream': Broadway classic 'Funny Girl' runs in Pittsburgh this week only by Samuel Long / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Telling the story of Lower East Side native Fanny Brice and her rise to fame on Broadway, “Funny Girl” opens at the Benedum Center on Tuesday and runs through Sunday with showtimes at 7…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:30AM
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Michele Pawk, Caesar Samayoa and More Join Jonathan Groff in the Bobby Darin Musical Just in Time by Darryn King

Additional Broadway casting has been announced for Just in Time, the new musical starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as "Dream Lover" crooner Bobby Darin. The show begins performances …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:42PM
Monday, December 2, 2024

Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Welcome Baby Girl

Broadway Star Julie Benko, best known for Funny Girl and more, and her husband Jason Yeagar have welcomed a baby girl! Learn more about the pair and about this exciting birth announcement.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:34PM
Monday, November 25, 2024

Director Michael Mayer on the Epic Voyage of Swept Away, the Surprise of Little Shop and the Saga of Funny Girl by Kathy Henderson

It’s a bit startling to hear Michael Mayer admit that he feared the pandemic would put an end to his career as a Tony Award-winning director. “I thought we were done,” he says of Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Joy Behar To Lead Cast Of Her Off Broadway Play ‘My First Ex-Husband’ With Susie Essman, Tovah Feldshuh & Adrienne C. Moore by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The View cohost Joy Behar will lead a cast of Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Tovah Feldshuh (Broadway’s recent Funny Girl) and Adrienne C. Moore (Juror #2) in an Off Broad…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Contest: Win A Barbra Streisand Signed Copy of FUNNY GIRL in 4K

We’ve partnered with Criterion to give away a FUNNY GIRL (1968) 4K disc autographed by star Barbra Streisand. Available to two lucky winners! Witness the birth of a movie star as Barbra St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

Video: Watch a Clip from FUNNY GIRL- Now Available from the Criterion Collection

Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection! Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in FUNNY GIRL (1968), William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Meet the New Stars of the 'Funny Girl' Tour: Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas by BroadwayWorld

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as the …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:54PM
Monday, November 4, 2024

'Funny Girl' Tour Stars Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas by BroadwayWorld

Meet the new cast of the Funny Girl Tour! Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months. Watch more here: http…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:36PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

Mimi Hines, a Replacement Star in ‘Funny Girl,’ Dies at 91 by Alex Williams

She was best known as half of a comedy team with her husband, Phil Ford, until her hall-filling voice earned her raves in a role made famous by Barbra Streisand.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:54PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Left on Tenth, on Broadway Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher by TheaterMania

If you’re looking for a romantic comedy on Broadway, turn Left on Tenth! Based on Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, this warm and witty new play is directed by five-time Tony Award win…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18PM
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Mimi Hines, Star of ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway, Dies at 91 by Jack Dunn

Mimi Hines, the Canadian comedian and stage actress who succeeded Barbra Streisand in the Broadway production of “Funny Girl,” has died. She was 91. Hines died of natural causes on Oct. …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM

Mimi Hines, Comedian, Singer and Streisand’s Funny Girl Replacement, Dies at 91 by Darryn King

Mimi Hines, the Canadian actress, singer and comedian who replaced Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl, has died. Her death by natural causes, at her home in Las Vegas, was announced by her longt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM

Mimi Hines Dies: Nightclub Headliner Who Replaced Barbra Streisand In Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ Was 91 by Greg Evans

Mimi Hines, who along with her comedy and musical partner (and husband) Phil Ford was a staple of late-night talk shows and variety shows of the 1960s before making a name for herself on Bro…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:20AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

FUNNY GIRL Star Mimi Hines Passes Away at 91

Broadway is saddened to report the passing of Mimi Hines. Hines, a Canadian-born star of stage, television and nightclubs, died peacefully Monday at her home in Las Vegas of natural causes …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre