FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 19

[Auggie27]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 10:44am

She never saw the Midler Dolly, and she and Bette are friendly (Bette went to hear her sing; Barbra went to see her  in "I'll Eat You Last," about her friend and ex-agent.). So I doubt this would be on her radar. 

[pmensky]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 11:27am

Jordan Catalano said: "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."

I think it will depend on what the critics say. If the show gets glowing reviews, she’d probably show up and give support, but if the opposite happens, she may not want to have to give her opinion. She’s not one to mince words.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 12:26pm

I’m trying to find the information but I can’t seem to find it. Does anyone know the dates of when Beanie will be off? I have a ticket to see her but I’d also love to see her understudy or standby! 

[SouthernCakes]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 12:28pm

JasonC3 said: "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.

"

For me, I want strong vocals AND great acting because yes we can have it both ways. Those people do exist. She maybe a fabulous actress, but the nasal musical theater undergrad belting isn’t for me. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 12:35pm

hearthemsing22 said: "I’m trying to find the information but I can’t seem to find it. Does anyone know the dates of when Beanie will be off? I have a ticket to see her but I’d also love to see her understudy or standby!"

Yes! She will not perform from April 29 through May 2 and from Aug. 26 through Aug. 28. What a coincidence my tix are for those dates. Cannot wait to see Ramin, Jane and Jared! 

Great comment, Southerncakes. 

 

[Miserent]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 12:55pm

If anyone happens to be selling an extra ticket to tonight’s preview, please DM me!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 12:56pm

Fanny & Barbra and the Legacy of 'Funny Girl' and now Beanie

"Funny Girl" is finally coming back to Broadway for the first time since its original production. This episode talks about the life of Fanny Brice, the rise of Barbra Streisand, and the making of "Funny Girl". 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNtZHGPbxjk

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 1:12pm

I doubt Barbra will see it. I feel like she doesn't care about this. However, I feel like she will send Beanie roses with a "passing the baton-esque" card, and we'll get an Instagram post, and press release.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 1:27pm

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!"

I'd rather have the Big Gulp that's on the counter....

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 1:43pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "On this day in 1964, Funny Girl opened at the Winter Garden Theatre… today… the first revival begins Broadway previews at August Wilson Theatre.

Wow."

Then

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 1:44pm

Now 

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 2:29pm

A Director said: "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.

Of course it is the Merch you silly sausage-black and red[and yellow]. Who's talking about the set? Not me, only you.

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 2:37pm

SouthernCakes said: "JasonC3 said: "SouthernCakes said: "I think with the Company revival we have learned that people want strong vocals. We are now accustomed to Wicked, Phantom, Moulin Rouge style vocals. That’s what audiences want. I get she might be a strong actress - and she’s been great in stuff I’ve seen her in - but a powerhouse she is not. But maybe we will be surprised? I was excited to see Lenk perform… but it wasn’t for me."

I think we learned that some people on this board have preferences for certain types of vocals. I'm not sure how widespread that feeling is among the people who have been packing it at Company for months now."

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

Did someone say Patti - well, here's her rendition of Don't Rain On My Parade now that's how you do it if you're not Streisand!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7PJedL30N8

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 2:42pm

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

Of course it is the Merch you silly sausage-black and red[and yellow]. Who's talking about the set? Not me, only you.

HAHAHAHA. LOVE IT SWEET LIPS! 

[bwayboy22]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 2:52pm

I'm surprised Barbra hasn't made any comment about this production so far, when Lauren Ambrose was cast in the aborted Bart Sher revival she had mentioned something nice, but non-committal, to acknowledge her casting in an interview. As we approach her 80th Birthday, if she gives some sort of interview, I could see her being asked about it.

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 3:19pm

As far as I know, Barbra Streisand also never went to see Jonathan Tolins' award-winning show, ''Buyer and Cellar,'' which was about a fictional actor/Streisand fan who worked in her basement. Not even when it played L.A.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 3:21pm

No longer Hello Gorgeous now Hello Broadway! 

https://funnygirlonbroadway.com/about/

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 3:40pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "On this day in 1964, Funny Girl opened at the Winter Garden Theatre… today… the first revival begins Broadway previews at August Wilson Theatre.

Wow."

58 years. Has a show took that long between a first production and a revival?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 3:46pm

MadsonMelo said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "On this day in 1964, Funny Girl opened at the Winter Garden Theatre… today… the first revival begins Broadway previews at August Wilson Theatre.

Wow."

58 years. Has a show took that long between a first production and a revival?"

Took 49 years for BYE BYE BIRDIE.  Original Broadway production was in 1960 and it’s very first Broadway revival was in 2009.

[cliffordbradshaw2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 4:51pm

FUNNY GIRL '64-'65 Barbra Onstage and Off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0Ce_Lp93o

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 5:20pm

Don't think Barbra will go. She's an extremely introverted person who doesn't like to do big public events.

[Bwaygurl2]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 5:33pm

poisonivy2 said: "Don't think Barbra will go. She's an extremely introverted person who doesn't like to do big public events."

She and James have been spotted at Broadway shows in the past. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 5:40pm

poisonivy2 said: "Don't think Barbra will go. She's an extremely introverted person who doesn't like to do big public events."

Poor woman.  She hasn’t seen a show on Broadway for decades.  Thank God for Door Dash to deliver her favorite coffee ice cream or she’d be royally ph**ked.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 5:43pm

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/26/22 at 5:46pm