FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 66

[joevitus]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:35pm

blaxx said: "joevitus said: "Bettyboy72 said: "songanddanceman2 said: "It's sad how gleeful people are about the negative response to the leading lady, yet seem to be missing the fact that critics really didn't like the SHOW. This is a bad musical with a bad book, and critics rightfully called it out. So yes, the leading lady may not be perfect, but the show itself is a naff dated show.

I hope shows like this don't clutter up Broadway again."

I don't think people are gleeful. What some people are is validated. You are dealing with theatre fans who want and demand appropriate talent on the stage. She was miscast and the production was called out on it. And the reason the show itself is standing out like a sore thumb is because the lead was miscast."

A lot of bitchiness and shade last night. Some people were LOVING the bad reviews. That kind of spite is sad. And I say this as one who has said, more than once, I don't like what I've seen of Beanie's performance and doubt I would enjoy the show. But the toxic personalities on display last night tell their own tale."

I don't think negativity is unjustified here. If Broadway productions charge hundreds of dollars to see the most skilled performers and the same amount here for someone with talent in the making, there is a reason to be bitter.

I think it is more toxic to push this girl onto the musical theater mecca with no try out or safety net. If the producers think audiences and critics would just consume this because of her cute dimples after last time we got one of the greatest performers of all time in the same show, we also have the right react to this decision negatively."

You make it sound like you're being forced to buy a ticket AND you're ignoring that, as even people here have acknowledged, most of the audience is loving the show. They got their money's worth. You make it sound like people are being abused.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:36pm

joevitus said: "Highland Guy said: "I, like others, have waited patiently for decades to see "Funny Girl" revived on the Broadway stage. And this is what we get. I feel cheated of what might have been, could have been. And that kinda pisses me off."

That's some major league entitlement, if you ask me. No one "owes" you a revival of Funny Girl, and it was never much of a show to begin with."

 

First, no one asked you.  Second, never used the word "owes".  Third, your bullying has become tedious.

 

[Duckie4]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:39pm

Azúcar! said: "I’d be interested in knowing if the people that represented the show, the property...If they were in on the auditions. If they even heard the girl sing before agreeing to this."

Oh, I'm pretty sure that the "powers that be" knew exactly what was happening. 

 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:43pm

B- from Entertainment Weekly

"Barbra Streisand's shoes are too big for Beanie Feldstein to fill

A big, bright revival of the classic Broadway musical can't fix the miscasting at its center."

https://ew.com/theater/theater-reviews/funny-girl-broadway-beanie-feldstein/

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 12:59pm

Terrible headline for a B- review.  Kinda like, make up your mind, yo.  

[A Director]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:05pm

A little FUNNY GIRL history:

Babe left the show after 9 months. Mimi Hines kept the show running.

The show was nominated for 8 Tony Awards. It didn't win any.  The big musical that season was Hello Dolly.

The show has major flaws.

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:10pm

A Director said: "A little FUNNY GIRL history:

Babe left the show after 9 months. Mimi Hines kept the show running.

The show was nominated for 8 Tony Awards. It didn't win any. The big musical that season was Hello Dolly.

The show has major flaws."

Presuming you mean Babs, that's factually incorrect. She left the show on December 25th 1965, having started the show in March of 1964. That's about 21 months. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:13pm

A Director said: "A little FUNNY GIRL history:

Babe left the show after 9 months. Mimi Hines kept the show running.

The show was nominated for 8 Tony Awards. It didn't win any. The big musical that season was Hello Dolly.

The show has major flaws."

Bro, gets your facts straight: Barbra left FUNNY GIRL after a year and 9 months.  She was in the show from March 10, 1964 (first Broadway preview performance) to December 25, 1965.  Mimi Hines started on December 27, 1965.  FUNNY GIRL closed (with Mimi) on July 1, 1967.

 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:14pm

BrodyFosse123 said: 
"Bro, gets your facts straight: Barbra left FUNNY GIRL after a year and 9 months. She was in the show from March 10, 1964 (first Broadway preview performance) to December 25, 1965. Mimi Hines started on December 27, 1965. FUNNY GIRL closed (with Mimi) on July 1, 1967."

Thank you!!

 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:40pm

Kudos to the social media manager of the FUNNY GIRL Instagram.  They truly know how to do their s**t.  Their pull quotes are truly a Master Class.  A quick glimpse at their new Insta Stories you’d believe the revival is the next HAMILTON.  Wow!  I’m truly impressed and no snark on my end.  This social media manager is a genius.  

[DAME]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:42pm

Saw this show Thursday night,  April 14.  Part of a Showcation trip to NYC.  I had trepidation about seeing this after watching the infamous clip of the Sitzprobe.  But then I read some positive reaction about the first preview .. and then I figured.. even if it is bad.. I would be in a preview audience of this much anticipated revival.    It was indeed a fun night.  But what a mess of a show.  I paid big money for my tickets.  And I should be aloud to participate and express my dissatisfaction as much as I want.  I have also raved over and over about the other shows I saw in my trip.  As a participant of these boards that doesn't live in NYC;  I am very aware of those that are constantly posting opinions and taking stances of things they have not seen.  Especially when they become obsessed like joevitus and that  other guy with his car.   People didn't like it.  People want to talk about it.  What is it to you?  You are both on here more than anyone else.  You are the ones that are obsessed.  

 

I have always loved Funny Girl.  And I don't think the show itself would be receiving so much criticism if the lead had been cast properly.    I hope we get to see some replacements.  But I don't think this will have a long run.. and I think the touring houses might have little interest as it stands.  They would be better off making their own production from scratch.  I can see Networks doing something like that. 

Updated On: 4/25/22 at 01:42 PM

[Duckie4]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:52pm

DAME said: "Saw this show Thursday night, April 14. Part of a Showcation trip to NYC. I had trepidation about seeing this after watching the infamous clip of the Sitzprobe. But then I read some positive reaction about the first preview .. and then I figured.. even if it is bad.. I would be in a preview audience of this much anticipated revival. It was indeed a fun night. But what a mess of a show. I paid big money for my tickets. And I should be aloud to participate and express my dissatisfaction as much as I want. I have also raved over and over about the other shows I saw in my trip. As a participant of these boards that doesn't live in NYC; I am very aware of those that are constantly posting opinions and taking stances of things they have not seen. Especially when they become obsessed like joevitusand that other guy with his car. People didn't like it. People want to talk about it. What is it to you? You are both on here more than anyone else. You are the ones that are obsessed.



I have always loved Funny Girl. And I don't think the show itself would be receiving so much criticism if the lead had been cast properly. I hope we get to see some replacements. But I don't think this will have a long run.. and I think the touring houses might have little interest as it stands. They would be better off making their own production from scratch. I can see Networks doing something like that."

"The other guy with his car" just gave me my first laugh of the day. Do you mean the one that "bravely stood alone" in his hopes for good reviews?  You can't make this stuff up, I swear. 

 

[alovingfan]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 1:58pm

DAME said: "Saw this show Thursday night, April 14. Part of a Showcation trip to NYC. I had trepidation about seeing this after watching the infamous clip of the Sitzprobe. But then I read some positive reaction about the first preview .. and then I figured.. even if it is bad.. I would be in a preview audience of this much anticipated revival. It was indeed a fun night. But what a mess of a show. I paid big money for my tickets. And I should be aloud to participate and express my dissatisfaction as much as I want. I have also raved over and over about the other shows I saw in my trip. As a participant of these boards that doesn't live in NYC; I am very aware of those that are constantly posting opinions and taking stances of things they have not seen. Especially when they become obsessed like joevitusand that other guy with his car. People didn't like it. People want to talk about it. What is it to you? You are both on here more than anyone else. You are the ones that are obsessed.



I have always loved Funny Girl. And I don't think the show itself would be receiving so much criticism if the lead had been cast properly. I hope we get to see some replacements. But I don't think this will have a long run.. and I think the touring houses might have little interest as it stands. They would be better off making their own production from scratch. I can see Networks doing something like that."

 

The guy with the car!   I am sure he has more than one name on this board.   I am glad you enjoyed your showcation!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 2:19pm

Enjoy! 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 2:25pm

So they'll just nominate whoever. Cool. 

[theatregoer3]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:02pm

Beanie Feldstein must really be going through a lot today. I've never seen so many reviews specifically call out a lead for not being up to par for a role. Even a significant portion of the headlines themselves are about how she can't hack it. 

"Beanie Feldstein attempts to scale 'Funny Girl.' She almost makes it."

"Beanie Feldstein can't fill Barbara Streisand's shoes"

"Beanie Feldstein's Broadway show falls flat"

"Beanie Feldstein struggles in Broadway revival"

I'm sure she has a great support system around her, but these kind of hurt to read.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:06pm

theatregoer3 said: "Beanie Feldstein must really be going through a lot today. I've never seen so many reviews specifically call out a lead for not being up to par for a role. Even a significant portion of the headlines themselves are about how she can't hack it.

"Beanie Feldstein attempts to scale 'Funny Girl.' She almost makes it."

"Beanie Feldstein can't fill Barbara Streisand's shoes"

"Beanie Feldstein's Broadway show falls flat"

"Beanie Feldstein struggles in Broadway revival"

I'm sure she has a great support system around her, but these kind of hurt to read."

She earned these reviews. Every single one of them. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:09pm

I don't think anyone blames her. It's more so Mayer and the Producers. I mean, they saw the tremendous pressure the show puts on the leading lady in London. So why they'd allow that here knowing good and well she didn't have the voice is baffling. Lenk makes it work in Company because Company isn't about being "the greatest star" or anything like that. This show IS the leading lady and the songs. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:12pm

RippedMan said: "I don't think anyone blames her. It's more so Mayer and the Producers. I mean, they saw the tremendous pressure the show puts on the leading lady in London. So why they'd allow that here knowing good and well she didn't have the voice is baffling. Lenk makes it work in Company because Company isn't about being "the greatest star" or anything like that. This show IS the leading lady and the songs."

Exactly. It's rather sad because she was never set up for success by being cast in a role that she is just completely wrong for.

[rattleNwoolypenguin]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:13pm

I think the missed opportunity casting if they were gonna go with big-

 

is Rachel Bloom. That would’ve been ingenious

[Dolly80]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:14pm

She should NEVER have taken this role on. Yes the producers are massively to blame- but everyone should know their own limitations and she should have said no. I wouldn’t play Hamlet if I was asked.

Updated On: 4/25/22 at 03:14 PM

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:29pm

Dolly80 said: "She should NEVER have taken this role on. Yes the producers are massively to blame- but everyone should know their own limitations and she should have said no. I wouldn’t play Hamlet if I was asked."

I agree. I think even the most talented performers have to know when to turn something down because it isn't right for them. Just because you love a piece doesn't mean you have the unique talents for it. I happen to think Feldstein is charming and talented, but she should definitely have had the self awareness to turn this down. You live, you learn, I hope!

 

[alovingfan]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:31pm

Poor thing.  I feel for her.  But I feel more for us. 

[Lorna Joe]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:45pm

Duckie4 said: "DAME said: "Especially when they become obsessed like joevitusand that other guy with his car. People didn't like it. People want to talk about it. What is it to you? You are both on here more than anyone else. You are the ones that are obsessed.

I have always loved Funny Girl. And I don't think the show itself would be receiving so much criticism if the lead had been cast properly. I hope we get to see some replacements. But I don't think this will have a long run.. and I think the touring houses might have little interest as it stands. They would be better off making their own production from scratch. I can see Networks doing something like that."

"The other guy with his car" just gave me my first laugh of the day. Do you mean the one that "bravely stood alone" in his hopes for good reviews? You can't make this stuff up, I swear."

No you can't make this stuff up... especially for weak minds who are bored, so I enable them and at the end of the year make them a tax deduction for my charity work. I do have their cure however: mittens. Put them on and then bravely get back to me, make Don Quixote proud.

There's one thing I learned about message boards: the ones who lash out at others in person have lockjaw.

Amoshine got it right. HIS reviews are phenomenal..... 

[OhHiii]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 3:52pm

Duckie4 said: ""I think Kathryn Hahn, Idina Menzel, Stephanie J Block are people who come to mind as to the type of talent who could sell this show."


I think Jessie Mueller would have been a good Fanny Brice."

The way this board gets, you'd think Jessie Mueller could play any single role ever written for any musical under the sun. Glad the majority of posters aren't in casting.