Funny Girl, With Sher at Helm, Aimed for Broadway Revival- Page 8

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 6/11/10 at 2:41pm

A long road perhaps, but hopefully the road to the right person. Streisand afterall, came to the part only after Carol Burnett, Edye Gorme, Anne Bancroft, Mary Martin and Kaye Ballard who were all one time or another 'attached' to the project fell to the wayside.

[PauloFanClem]

Posted: 6/11/10 at 2:52pm

Right! Finding the right person is the most important thing. I've no idea that Mary Martin was also considered. Well, it's lucky that they place it to someone younger than those mentioned. Also, Barbra does have the resemblance to Fanny.

[kyle.]

Posted: 6/12/10 at 2:14pm

Bottom line is that Sher has never stooped to the low that is star casting. And hopefully he won't start with Funny Girl.

There are many girls in their 20s out there with amazing voices/acting ability, who deserve the chance at their big break.

Knowing Sher's roots, I hope that is the route he takes. God Bless Regional Theatre Directors who make it big in New York and keep their theatre values.

[CountA]

Posted: 6/12/10 at 10:07pm

Would love to see Funny Girl finally make it back to Broadway. The Jule Styne songs are worth it. Here's hoping and wishing...

[Jon]

Posted: 6/12/10 at 10:38pm

The the poster who earlier talked about Asian actors playing lead "caucasian" roles on Broadway -

In the late 1960's, a Japanese actor played the lead in MAN OF LA MANCHA on Broadway.

[pretendworld]

Posted: 6/13/10 at 3:58am

Anneliese van der Pol would be perfect in this