FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 78

Deedee23 said: "As quick-witted as the social team was for taking snippets of bad reviews to make good sounding sentences to put on their twitter, even they unfortunately can't turn one tony nom into multiple. It sucks but when the show isn't good, the tony noms go elsewhere. I'd say this show closes at the latest by the end of summer."

I really hope they will replace Beanie with a gifted vocalist. I actually enjoyed the show, especially dance numbers and would love to see it again but just not with a current lead.

Updated On: 5/9/22 at 07:11 PM

Thanks. I get a vibe that this team will go for it. Jared?

It’s safe to assume FUNNY GIRL will perform a medley so the 4 leads can be featured, and yes, Jared will have a tap dance spotlight moment in all this.

EDSOSLO858 said: "I’m glad the Tony committee recognized that although Ramin is a fabulous singer and shows great emotion in his singing voice, he cannot act his way out of a paper bag when speaking.
This has been the case for a long time."

Disclaimer: Big Ramin fan here, so take it how you will. The only show I can think of where he had lines and singing was Anastasia and I thought he was quite good. Phantom and Les Miz (Tony Nominees) were more operatic in structure and his acting was great in all 3 (including Love Never Dies - Olivier Nominee). He did Holby City for 2 years and his acting was amazing - comic, tragic, romantic. Granted his voice is his primary talent and what a talent that is.

The problem with this show is the leading lady and all other issues stem from that. To act, it's nice to have something to REact to. Beanie's acting skills (I've never seen her in anything else) appear to be film related, which is completely different from stage acting. Even so, there was no there there. I have never seen Ramin perform with anyone (male or female) where he didn't have some sort of chemistry. So, I think he did a great job taking Nicky along his path.

When I heard he was going to do this show, I thought he would be a great Nicky. He was offered the role almost 3 years and I wonder who was considered for Fanny back in 2019. I would love to see him with Julie Benko in this venue. I heard boots of the three main songs and her singing and acting were fantastic.

Different leading lady, different result.

Bottom line, however, there would have been no Funny Girl without Beanie. Anyway you look at it she is responsible for the production. Only wish someone might have had the sense and courage and/or good grace when realizing the boat wasn't going to float to replace her - that includes Beanie, herself. If that sounds mean, I'm sorry. This seems to be the general consensus, so I don't think I'm too out of line.

Not sure how long or how many of her fans will continue to support her. Some people may want to see the show because there are some high points and it's a fun piece more in line with Music Man than Company. Still, there are a lot of other shows people will want to spend their money on.

Updated On: 5/9/22 at 08:12 PM

I feel badly saying/thinking this because it would mean people lose jobs but I’m kind of hoping this show closes in early August. I have a cousin’s trip to NYC the weekend of 8/19 and this was the chosen show and tickets were purchased months before opening—big mistake. I wanted to bail out for a refund since they were giving them until 5/1 but was out voted (I’m by far the pickier one in the group). I’ll go if I have to because I want to see family but I’m really hoping the decision is made for us and we can go to Company instead.

Updated On: 5/9/22 at 09:11 PM

soxboy22 said: "Will FG be invited to perform a number on the Tony broadcast, or is that reserved for nominees only?"

I’d rather see Pam Anderson perform a number from ‘Chicago’ on the telecast.

BrodyFosse123 said: "fbueller said: "soxboy22 said: "Will FG be invited to perform a number on the Tony broadcast, or is that reserved for nominees only?"

I’d rather see Pam Anderson perform a number from ‘Chicago’ on the telecast."

Sadly, Anderson ends her run in CHICAGO the previous Sunday June 5th, so it makes no sense for her to perform. But, I would not rule out her presenting an award based on how well the Broadway community embraced her so it’s her way of saluting Broadway."

Bumping into other people during dance numbers, coming in too early on cues, and needing to severely reduce the choreography because she can't execute it--as multiple people who saw her attested and have commented in the Chicago thread--has caused her to be "embraced" by the Broadway community?

The discrepancy between your venom at Beanie and your endless excuses for Anderson are telling. Seems like they are both mostly embraced by people who don't go see a lot of Broadway shows, but feel an affection for the respective performers based on t.v./movies work.

Honestly, if Music Man (which I thought was distinctly average) got a nomination, then Funny Girl should have as well. It just comes across as mean spirited to me from the Tony nominating committee, imo.

A bit o/t, but is the number of nominees in each category fixed, or is there room for flexibility? I haven’t followed the Tonys in the past couple of years, but if memory serves there were fewer nominees in some categories in the past.

And yet this year, there are SIX nom in a number of categories. Isn't there also a rule about how many votes are needed to get the last spot - if it's going to be expanded? (I could be confusing that with something else.)

dramamama611 said: "MM, while nothing earth shattering, was a MUCH more enjoyable evening.

I wish people would stop making it sound like this was personal."

I thought Music Man and Funny Girl were actually pretty comparable nights, but I do agree with you. The rules say that when there are 4 potential nominees, only 3 will be nominated (with the exception of a tie). The only things I think you could say are actually snubs are Jane Lynch and the choreography (although mostly for Ayodele Casel's tap choreography). Everything else I think it's pretty fair that they weren't nominated.

Is this show doing SRO?

They are not.

At playbill.com you can see all the shows rush, lottery, and SRO policies. https://playbill.com/article/broadway-rush-lottery-and-standing-room-only-policies-com-116003

But if you’re interested in seeing the show last minute, I’d recommend StubHub. I got rear orch tickets for $64 including fees the day before I went.