FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 47

I agree Bernhard would have been inspired as others have noted. Most notably because I think at that time she was fully grounded in her identity as a comedian, as a vocalist, an actress, a non-conventional beauty than many designers used as a muse and a performer. I think that makes a huge difference. Also, Bernhard has always been a sexy/sexual being. Chemistry wouldn't be an issue. She's alluring.

I think Beanie is a fledgling to many realms and needs more experience to deliver the gravitas that Fanny had.

JasonC3 said: "Really trying to wrap my head around what this casting would have been like."

I cringed when I read, “the ROLL of Fanny Brice.” Especially because Fanny’s a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls.

High School girl plays Fanny Brice!

https://youtu.be/MCpCsY7OO7o

Look at Heather command that stage! Now that’s what we need.

I'll be there next Weds. (Along with POTUS and Strange Loop)



No covid cancellations, no covid cancellations, no covid cancellations......is my constant mantra.



I'm also getting over pneumonia myself, and am praying to the gods that my cough has minimalized by then. Getting a little better each day....so hopefully another week will do the trick!

dramamama611 said: "I'll be there next Weds. (Along with POTUS and Strange Loop)



No covid cancellations, no covid cancellations, no covid cancellations......is my constant mantra.



I'm also getting over pneumonia myself, and am praying to the gods that my cough has minimalized by then. Getting a little better each day....so hopefully another week will do the trick!"

Sending good luck and healing vibes your way! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the three shows!

I’ll be at today’s matinee too! Then, going to the Music Man tonight. Fingers crossed no Covid cancellations… ack!

Thanks for sharing your review. It may be frustrating to people on the boards to know she isn't improving but it seems the majority of the audience is just stoked that this show is on Broadway again. I'm really looking forward to seeing Julie at the end of April and her take on it. The rest of the cast seems perfect.

And I completely agree with your opinion on the whole newcomer thing. Could have been beautiful to watch.

joevitus said: "It's really interesting to read the great disparity of responses, almost all at one end of the spectrum or the other: "her vocals aren't perfect, but she nails the role and has star quality" vs. "her voice is abysmal and she is hopeless in the role." Have to say not one video or audio clip I've encountered makes me think she's any good in this, but so many people commenting here are really wowed--as many as are unhappy with the performance. I don't know how to assess it."

by seeing it for yourself.

I haven't posted on these boards in god knows how long...at least a decade. Anyway, I saw the show last night. If you haven't seen it, you'll most likely have a fun time - and I'm REALLY grateful I came to this messageboard first before seeing it! Everyone's voices here, even when they were dissenting, really helped me not set my expectations too high.

Obviously, Beanie's voice is very mediocre with a few hopeful/glinting moments that hint at what you HOPE a vocal coach could help her improve, but at a certain point watching (maybe 20 minutes in) I was just persistently and unfortunately annoyed with her extended singing numbers because of how pedestrian and nasal she sounded. Her singing voice actually reminded me a lot of Vanessa Bayer's character on SNL of a child actor lol. seriously.


I saw the show with a friend who isn't really into theater at all, and I'm sorry to say that during "Don't Rain On My Parade" my friend actually turned to me and let out an embarrassed giggle at the unmet expectation of some of the supposed-to-be climactic points in the song...BUT Beanie's acting was, often, pretty spectacular. Genuinely and truly. I was laughing a lot throughout the show and many of her acting choices put a unique stamp on the character, making it an overall enjoyable performance, despite her serious vocal misgivings. But I don't think that should really be tossed off as an aside - without a dynamic Broadway voice to carry through the songbook, it left me with very complicated feelings. I had a great time and it was enjoyable to watch but...Broadway musicals need singers and CERTAINLY Funny Girl does. I think after last night, what I'm walking away from the experience with most is gratitude that Beanie took on the Herculean task of ripping off the seal of this Broadway revival for an overwhelming role and now I'm excited to see all the stars that are definitely going to be hungry to become replacements....sad to say, but it's not like there is a very high bar to meet at this point, which might make it a lot easier for other stars to take it on.

Beanie will have an incredible film and tv career and I think she did her best here. But the show itself is already a historically mediocre production that Barbra elevated, so without that kind of a star....idk what else there is to say. Fun show, a bit of a let down, but looking forward to future takes on the role.

Her singing voice actually reminded me a lot of Vanessa Bayer's character on SNL of a child actor lol. seriously.

Wow, you are the 9th person who has stated this here and among my friends who have seen this. Dag.

Sutton Ross said: "Hahahahaha. Are you serious? I JUST CAN'T.

Love it Brody"


That’s the nasal/back of the throat/head voice singing everyone is commenting on.