FUNNY GIRL - cinemas — Page 2

IloveNYC2 said: "Would Annleigh Ashford be any good?

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Good is not the issue. Lauren Ambrose was announced as Fanny for the revival that didn't happen several years ago. Ambrose in Funny Girl Cancelled I recall concern that Ambrose wouldn't sell tickets.

I've seen the Lillias White clip from the 2002 Actors Equity Concert but no others: How many Fanny Brices do you need?

Then there's this future Tony Winner as Fanny Brice in High School: "Who Are You Now?"

I saw it on the weekend. I was excited to see the show "on stage", as we all know its not produced as frequently anymore.

It wasn't groundbreaking, by my girlfriend who had no idea what the show was about or hasn't watched the movie really enjoyed it. The score is the star of the show, despite some of the performances.

"Temporary Arrangement" isn't quite work (especially with the choreography!) I want to say that Peter Gallagher performed this song as a lullaby to the baby in the 2002...or he performed something as a lullaby, and I liked that.

Sheridan Smith was good. I can't say that all the mugging was enjoyed. There were times, where I wanted Fanny to act more "grown up", especially in later scenes, but there was still that comedian aspect, although I guess Fanny Brice was always a comedian. I agree with the poster above, Smith constantly reminded me of Melissa McCarthy.

I will say that with the addition of the song "Funny Girl", "The Music That Makes Me Dance" fell flat. I would have preferred if they switched the numbers, and "Music" was the final song (minus the reprise of "Parade".

I have the original script somewhere, and I want to read it soon, to see the changes made. But, I will say that it was a great afternoon out, and I really enjoyed myself.