FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 18

Most everyone buying tickets are enormous fans of the 1968 film FUNNY GIRL. The endless amounts of female artists who reference Streisand and the film as their first inspiration speaks for itself. Many are unaware that it was originally a 1964 Broadway production. Based on people I know who bought tickets and are excited to see the revival on Broadway are completely unfamiliar with the stage version. They actually were expecting to see a recreation of the film on stage, just with this cast in those roles. I’m sure most are unaware Fanny Brice was even a real person as the film does not include “based on a true story” at the start to inform them.

Papi2013 said: "Is the invited dress tonight? Pictures of the merch stand are popping up."

Where are you seeing this? I looked on instagram and didn't see anything. Could you share a link?

Has a lotto or rush been announced for this ?

BrodyFosse123 said: "Most everyone buying tickets are enormous fans of the 1968 film FUNNY GIRL. The endless amounts of female artists who reference Streisand and the film as their first inspiration speaks for itself. Many are unaware that it was originally a 1964 Broadway production. Based on people I know who bought tickets and are excited to see the revival on Broadway are completely unfamiliar with the stage version. They actually were expecting to see a recreation of the film on stage, just with this cast in those roles. I’m sure most are unaware Fanny Brice was even a real person as the film does not include “based on a true story” at the start to inform them."

Isn't it more like "inspired by a true story carefully crafted by her son-in-law and to avoid a lawsuit by Nicky Arnstein"

jacobsnchz14 said: "https://twitter.com/jujujuliebee/status/1507435408690495491?s=21&t=pI1tBAoTwHePRVOzUxsYoQ"

Good Lord. How boring does that all look. Where's the Glitz and the Glamour? Maybe someone is still sewing somewhere East of Broadway.. Black and red? Really!

I have no idea but please don’t ever buy tickets from Broadway.com

SweetLips22 said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "https://twitter.com/jujujuliebee/status/1507435408690495491?s=21&t=pI1tBAoTwHePRVOzUxsYoQ"

Good Lord. How boring does that all look. Where's the Glitz and the Glamour? Maybe someone is still sewing somewhere East of Broadway.. Black and red? Really!"

Put on your glasses, hun! The photo is Merch. It doesn't mean the set and costumes are going to be black and red.

SouthernCakes said: "Because it’s a fantastic show and production! Duh!"

Duh yourself. I was pointing out that a fabulous production overall of Company can trump what you assert are people's desires to see such strong singing. If Funny Girl is a strong overall production perhaps the same will be true with it even if Feldstein's singing isn't what some or many people expect. Or maybe it will be its downfall.

And opening night is Barbra's 80th birthday.

I kind of doubt Barbra will see this production. She certainly wouldn't attend on opening night and upstage Beanie's presumed moment in the spotlight, would she?

Why would you be surprised? You know the production is working double time to try to make that photo op happen. To have Barbra’s “blessing” is the best PR this show could EVER hope to get.

Didn’t say there was anything in it for her.