FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - Reviews & News Thread — Page 9

^ Screen grabs of some design photos from the feature Broadway World just released!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Beanie-Feldstein-Ramin-Karimloo-and-More-in-Rehearsal-For-FUNNY-GIRL-20220309?fbclid=IwAR3gGCQUVWQPB5i5Vii9cRmwBKGgJQchhe0D0_0wY4cilCh9QShqziiAPJA

Wow! This looks like it is going to be an amazing production. Cannot wait for the summer to see it

BrodyFosse123 said: "Beyond excited right now. I’ll be there March 28. Orchestra Center, Row F."

and I will be 'beyond excited' to read from afar your reaction to this show.

I know some people are very against expanding Nicky, but from what I read the only reason they cut his material was Sidney Chaplin's limited ability. Plus, Robbins telling them there wasn't any show and just focus on Babs. That's not a problem this time so I'm excited to see what could've been back then.

pandadude said: "I'm planning a trip for April - when should I expect rush/lottery policies to be announced?"

This info is released the first week of previews - once show has begun performances.

Streisand’s Fanny

walked by one of those three panel video billboards in the subway this morning advertising this production. i have tix for this already, so i’m beyond excited for it, but boy do i hate the artwork for this production.

Streisand's Fanny.

Like butt-ahh.

BrodyFosse123 said: "A bit baffled the marquee isn’t up yet at the August Wilson Theatre by now as they literally begin previews in days, but the moment it’s fully up, I’m heading over there and taking photos for y’all b**ches. "

Why on earth isn't the marquee up??? Tech should be starting imminently, since the first preview is March 26.

Could it have anything to do with Slave Play possibly doing a film or documentary? Obviously wouldn't perform IN the Wilson, but perhaps there's some component happening outside? SP closed on Broadway January 23, but it ends its Ahmanson run this Sunday, March 13.

Could it have anything to do Slave Play possibly doing a film or documentary? Obviously wouldn't perform IN the Wilson, but perhaps there's some component happening outside? SP closed on Broadway January 23, but it ends its Ahmanson run this Sunday, March 13."

Nope.

There were zero videos of Midler's Dolly singing. It's the suspense element here, like withholding video of Kidman as Ball in the first Ricardos trailer, which caused a firestorm in social media ("How bad is Nicole, that we can't see her act as Lucy?" It's not an unfair parallel. Since Kidman ended up with an Oscar nomination, it remains to be seen if the tactic will pay off with Funny Girl. But clearly, no one wants to risk unflattering footage* -- especially audio -- of the Feldstein Fanny floating around before the opening.

*subjectively determined, i.e. with the possibility of unfavorable comparison to Streisand's vocals. Managing a profile of the Feldstein vocals is necessarily part of a public relations strategy for this revival.

BrodyFosse123 said: "A bit baffled the marquee isn’t up yet at the August Wilson Theatre by now as they literally begin previews in days, but the moment it’s fully up, I’m heading over there and taking photos for y’all b**ches. "

How prophetic! It's going up today! https://twitter.com/rye_myers/status/1502342173953609739?s=20&t=xFgWzjDh3S85isJI8A2sRg

jkcohen626 said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "A bit baffled the marquee isn’t up yet at the August Wilson Theatre by now as they literally begin previews in days, but the moment it’s fully up, I’m heading over there and taking photos for y’all b**ches. "

How prophetic! It's going up today!https://twitter.com/rye_myers/status/1502342173953609739?s=20&t=xFgWzjDh3S85isJI8A2sRg"

I made a few phone calls. I’ll be taking more coverage once it’s fully up.