FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread- Page 7
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#150
Posted: 2/23/22 at 2:23pm
Tag said: "Weirdly leaves out any mention of the 2002 concert version."
Need to draw a line somewhere, and though that one-night benefit happened in a Broadway house, it was never intended to spawn a full revival. The extensive story didn't include Leslie Kritzer at Paper Mill, or Barbara Cook and Shari Lewis in stock either.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#151
Posted: 2/23/22 at 2:28pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Tag said: "Weirdly leaves out any mention of the 2002 concert version."
Need to draw a line somewhere, and though that one-night benefit happened in a Broadway house, it was never intended to spawn a full revival. The extensive story didn't include Leslie Kritzer at Paper Mill, or Barbara Cook and Shari Lewis in stock either."
I'm also surprised the article didn't mention the regional production that Shoshana Bean did. I think it was at North Shore? Not on the same level as the Bianco production in France, I guess, but you know. Would love for Bean to replace Bean-IE... I would think Beanie will have a lot of film/TV work the moment her contract is up if the show were to maintain an open-end run.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/19/05
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#152
Posted: 2/23/22 at 2:34pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "I would think Beanie will have a lot of film/TV work the moment her contract is up ..."
Even after her American Crime Story performance?
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#153
Posted: 2/23/22 at 4:38pm
Tag said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "I would think Beanie will have a lot of film/TV work the moment her contract is up ..."
Even after her American Crime Story performance?"
Yes, even after AMERICAN CRIME STORY, dumbass.
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#154
Posted: 2/23/22 at 10:54pm
Tag said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "NYT: Finding “Funny Girl.” Finally."
Weirdly leaves out any mention of the 2002 concert version."
Read the comments after reading the article.
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#155
Posted: 2/24/22 at 12:18pm
Thank you! I may skip it this time--assuming it will be around for later? I like Beanie Feldstein a lot, and I like Funny Girl. But I'm going with my teenage son, so this was one for me. I'd be singing along silently. :)
Going to do Little Shop, BOM, Moulin Rouge and SleepNoMore. I've been to that a lot, but now he's old enough to go...going to see whether he loves it or hates it!
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#156
Posted: 2/24/22 at 12:34pm
You're welcome, have a blast with your son!
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#157
Posted: 2/24/22 at 12:37pm
The North Shore MT is far from a major venue these days, and Shoshana Bean is as far from "funny" as she is from "girl."
The Mary Martin/David Merrick/Steve Sondheim connection is fun too: Martin suggested Isobel Lennert's screenplay become a stage musical instead of a film, then Stark partnered with Merrick, who recommended his Gypsy songwriters before Sondheim dropped out of the project
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#158
Posted: 2/24/22 at 12:38pm
Anyone with insider info know how many players will be in the orchestra for this revival?
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#159
Posted: 2/24/22 at 6:47pm
Just bought a ticket for Monday 4/4, found a single seat in Mezzanine Center Row B and I'll be out there for work, so couldn't pass it up. Excited and curious to see how this is!
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#160
Posted: 2/24/22 at 7:30pm
Tag said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "I would think Beanie will have a lot of film/TV work the moment her contract is up ..."
Even after her American Crime Story performance?"
zing!
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#161
Posted: 2/25/22 at 6:26pm
Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo reflect on the rehearsal process so far:
https://twitter.com/FunnyGirlBwy/status/1497317870166233089
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#162
Posted: 2/25/22 at 6:29pm
It sounds like “Who Are You Now” will be a duet in this production.
https://twitter.com/FunnyGirlBwy/status/1497317870166233089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1497317870166233089%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.broadwayworld.com%2Farticle%2FVIDEO-Beanie-Feldstein-and-Ramin-Karimloo-Talk-FUNNY-GIRL-Rehearsals-20220225
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#163
Posted: 2/25/22 at 6:44pm
WHY must they try to expand the role of Nick Arnstein!!! Just let the character be boring!
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#164
Posted: 2/25/22 at 6:47pm
Well, don’t we want to hear Ramin sing once more?
IYKYK
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#165
Posted: 2/25/22 at 8:59pm
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#166
Posted: 2/25/22 at 9:17pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "Well, don’t we want to hear Ramin sing once more?
IYKYK"
The original 1964 pre-Broadway tryout of FUNNY GIRL was quite different from what opened on Broadway. Many roles were much larger to help support the plot. It received mixed to negative reviews. When the musical finally arrived into NYC, Jerome Robbins was brought in to doctor the show. His first notes was the musical had to be THE BARBRA STREISAND SHOW so cuts were made to focus on Fanny. Jean Stapleton who originated the role of Mrs. Strakosh in the original Broadway production talked about this and said the entire cast was informed of the cuts that were going to be implemented and she says the entire cast knew it was for the best of the show. It’s quite obvious Beanie isn’t at that level that Streisand was when FUNNY GIRL arrived on Broadway in the mist of Streisand Mania, so they could revisit the show as it was originally intended, which is obvious that’s what is happening with this revival.
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#167
Posted: 2/26/22 at 2:17am
TaffyDavenport said: "Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo reflect on the rehearsal process so far:
https://twitter.com/FunnyGirlBwy/status/1497317870166233089"
Well that was embarrassing to watch. Poor Ramin, at least he's a swindler and a con. Maybe he should have played Harold Hill. Hugh might have been better in Funny Girl, that would have been a match made in La La Land.
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#168
Posted: 2/26/22 at 2:33am
SweetLips22 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Beanie Feldstein and Ramin Karimloo reflect on the rehearsal process so far:
https://twitter.com/FunnyGirlBwy/status/1497317870166233089"
Well that was embarrassing to watch. Poor Ramin, at least he's a swindler and a con. Maybe he should have played Harold Hill. Hugh might have been better in Funny Girl, that would have been a match made in La La Land."
Your just a bundle of joy aren’t you ?
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#169
Posted: 2/26/22 at 5:33am
jacobsnchz14 said: "Yes, I am making one thread to consolidate everything from further casting to theatre announcements, dates, etc. lol.
Plus to share this video from Jimmy Fallon last night where he interviews Beanie to talk about the show.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Beanie-Feldstein-Talks-About-Accidentally-Manifesting-Her-Starring-Role-in-FUNNY-GIRL-20210908"
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Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#170
Posted: 2/26/22 at 11:43am
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "WHY must they try to expand the role of Nick Arnstein!!! Just let the character be boring!"
Because Ramin is stunning in all ways and deserves to be on stage more. He can sing beautifully so that may divert attention away from......lesser singers as well.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#171
Posted: 3/2/22 at 11:47am
“Hello, gorgeous.”
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#172
Posted: 3/2/22 at 11:51am
Happy Wednesday!
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Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#173
Posted: 3/5/22 at 12:37pm
Looks like the Overture will have things going on onstage with the theatre reverting itself to its former glory like THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and Beanie will be making her entrance ala Mama Rose walking down the aisle and onto the stage, while looking around at the theatre and taking it all in.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Beanie Feldstein in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#174
Posted: 3/5/22 at 1:00pm
That sounds cool!
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