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Jarethan said: "The fact that Streisand never got a Tony for playing Fanny could present an issue. Even there, however, I guess one could argue that she did get a Tony for Funny Girl since there was no other reason to give her a special Tony, since the last time she was on a Broadway stage was when she left Funny Girl, and no one was going to give her one for I Can Get It for You Wholesale."

Streisand was in fact nominated for a Tony for Wholesale. 

Penna2 said: "As an aside. His description of Streisand then and throughout her career struck me since I began following her when she was still a singer that couldn't end a song without a bit of a screech."

I have been a Streisand fan since the early 60’s (hence my handle here) and I’ve seen her perform live quite a few times since her beginning and I have NEVER heard her “screech.”

That was an excellent article and thank you for steering me to it. 

As much as I love Patti, she’s a peanut in the entertainment arena compared to Barbra, a living legend. I don’t think ALW was wrong to have the top female recording artist perform his songs, after all her rendition of Memory from Cats helped him in the past. 

I’m sorry but this entire production smells like a vanity project whether or not it can be proven as such. The casting leaves no room for any other logic. 

TaffyDavenport said: "Rex Reed is Fanny's coat, protecting her from the harsh reviews."

Not casting any aspersions but I didn't know Rex Reed was still alive, seriously.

nealb1 said: "Seeing the show tonight, and really looking forward to it. Have done FG twice before, playing the tenor who sings "His Love Makes You Beautiful." First time was in 1993 with a very young Stephanie Block as Fanny Brice."

As a singer who has actually performed in this show on a professional level, it will be interesting to hear your take on this production after tonight. 

Lorna Joe said: "Trish2 said: "Lorna Joe? One of the Petticoat Junction Bradley sisters? Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, Bettie Jo, and now Lorna Joe? "

Oh I also saw FUNNY GIRL in 1964 with Barbra Streisand it was nothing special.... the best show I EVER saw was HELLO DOLLY with Carol Channing in the early 1960s (the dates elude me)."

YettaTelebenda2 said: "I saw Barbra Streisand in it in 1964, I still have that Playbill! I was not blown away. I remember thinking: where's the spark? I will tell you this: the best show I ever saw in my entire life was Hello Dolly, in 1964?, with Carol Channing. it was exhilarating.”

Yetta and/or Lorna, just how many new accounts do you have on here??

BalconyClub said: "…It’s good enough. Fanny Brice is a comedy act, not a singing act. The show is called Funny Girl, not Singing Girl."

Haha, what a ringing endorsement. Fanny Brice was a comedienne AND a singer. Funny Girl is about Fanny Brice. Funny Girl is a MUSICAL!

Mike Barrett said: "Cousin saw this last week. They’re a big Beanie.


They loved it!!! But, admitted Beanie’s signing wasn’t powerful. They thought her acting more than made up for it…"

It’s a MUSICAL!

A friend of mine used to lease his lakefront home in Lake Tahoe (a very grand place) to her and her husband when she was performing at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Of all the stars who stayed there (Sammy Davis Jr, Cher, Tom Jones, Liberace, etc.) he said Ann-Margaret was the sweetest and most down-to-earth of them all. I just thought it’s nice to hear what a person is like off stage. 

This old poor quality audio is just a small part of the reason why I’ve always believed that a Broadway revival of this show could only really be successful once the memory of the OBC fades (if ever) and everyone who starred in it has passed on. Enjoy the music!

https://youtu.be/IxWrfKiAxKI

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