Posted: 9/7/23 at 3:14pm
RippedMan said: "Anyone have any pics/vids of the new design/set?"
Seconding this request!
Posted: 9/7/23 at 3:18pm
You can’t see the entire set, but you can certainly tell they’ve gotten rid of that ugly center mirror/brick wall piece. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwndeydpPY2/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Posted: 9/7/23 at 5:49pm
Looks like they’ve just simplified everything. Nothing too exciting but that’s fine.
Posted: 9/7/23 at 5:51pm
What is the best way to get a playbill from ANY stop on this tour? Do any of the theaters sell them?
Posted: 9/7/23 at 8:37pm
She sounds absolutely fabulous. I’m so glad she didn’t bow down to people calling for her to step down.
Posted: 9/7/23 at 9:32pm
I flew from GA and saw Lea on Broadway, so I didn't want to or feel the need to see the tour version. But, after reading all the hate Katerina is getting on SM, it's convincing me to see the show in Atlanta. She's obviously got talent and the pipes. It's crazy to me that she's getting the blame for playing a character (based LOOSELY on a real life person) in a meh-musical. So, I guess I gotta go support Fox theater and this new cast.
Posted: 9/7/23 at 11:36pm
Posted: 9/7/23 at 11:46pm
Robbie2 said: ""
Posted: 9/8/23 at 10:41am
PabloJuan said: "What is the best way to get a playbill from ANY stop on this tour? Do any of the theaters sell them?"
If you send a self-addressed and prepaid shipping envelope addressed to FUNNY GIRL and the theatre address, they will mail you a couple. Just include a note stating you’d like a Playbill (or 2) and also send it to coincide while the tour is there. Even if the tour left a few days prior to them receiving your letter, they’ll still have Playbills laying around. I’ve done this ages ago when a tour didn’t come to my city but I wanted the touring production Playbill. I always was sent a couple of Playbills, a few times signed by the cast, which was unexpected as I’m sure the tours had ended by the time the theatre received my letter.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 11:29am
People are completely entitled to be upset at this casting. The listing (as confirmed by various people who apparently submitted for the role) called for Jewish identifying actors. Does she identify as Jewish? Why is this pushed aside? Why don't people care?
Posted: 9/8/23 at 11:36am
This was discussed to death and it's over. So, seriously and respectfully....shut up. Thanks!
Posted: 9/8/23 at 11:48am
The willingness of some folks on here to tell Jews to pipe down and shut up is quite alarming.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 12:08pm
I’ll travel to the john Kennedy center to see this
Posted: 9/8/23 at 12:09pm
Robbie2 said: ""
This ad makes it look like she's a vampire, lol
Posted: 9/8/23 at 12:29pm
Sutton Ross said: "This was discussed to death and it's over. So, seriously and respectfully....shut up. Thanks!
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Casting choices can have cultural and representational implications. While it’s essential to move forward, it’s also crucial to acknowledge and learn from discussions about representation. Let’s continue to approach these conversations with empathy and respect.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 2:07pm
That poster constantly tells people to "move on" on nearly every thread when they disagree with someone. So, the message to them is to move on. She is cast, the tour is starting, and this was already discussed. Feel free to discuss it to death on the original thread but this thread is about the tour. Period.
Let’s continue to approach these conversations with empathy and respect.
You seem to have confused me with the people on this website that were openly harassing and threatening Ms. McCrimmon on social media. There was zero respect or empathy for her. So, don't come for me because I'm not the fu*king one.
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Posted: 9/8/23 at 2:37pm
Is it me, or does McCrimmon sound like Barbra? Or, at least, more like Barbra than the four Broadway Fannys, based on what I've heard. That could either be a good or bad thing, but probably good. I think tour audiences will be expecting to hear someone who sounds like Barbra, and will be pleased with her voice.
Updated On: 9/8/23 at 02:37 PM
Posted: 9/8/23 at 2:43pm
Road-tripping to Milwaukee in January in winter boots to see FUNNY GIRL. Looking forward to an audience of cheeseheads.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 2:56pm
Amazing. Have the best time!
Posted: 9/8/23 at 2:59pm
MikeInTheDistrict said: "Is it me, or does McCrimmon sound like Barbra? Or, at least, more like Barbra than the four Broadway Fannys, based on what I've heard. That could either be a good or bad thing, but probably good. I think tour audiences will be expecting to hear someone who sounds like Barbra, and will be pleased with her voice."
I thought the same thing!!
Posted: 9/8/23 at 3:08pm
I too thought she sounded like Barbra. And I got chills on her last note. I understand why some people are upset with this casting, but so far it looks like she's going to be great.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 9:47pm
MikeInTheDistrict said: "Is it me, or does McCrimmon sound like Barbra? Or, at least, more like Barbra than the four Broadway Fannys, based on what I've heard. That could either be a good or bad thing, but probably good. I think tour audiences will be expecting to hear someone who sounds like Barbra, and will be pleased with her voice."
She sounded great, although I wonder if more people now are familiar with how Lea sings it, given the amount of exposure over the last decade and the new cast recording.
Posted: 9/8/23 at 11:33pm
HELLO GORGEOUS, HELLO NORTH AMERICA
North American Tour will launch September 9 -16 2023 in Providence, RI
http://funnygirlonbroadway.com/tour/
Posted: 9/9/23 at 10:42am
Is anyone here catching this in Providence? I would love to hear some reports on the cast and design.
Posted: 9/9/23 at 11:54am
Phillyguy said: "She sounded great, although I wonder if more people now are familiar with how Lea sings it, given the amount of exposure over the last decade and the new cast recording."
It's possible, though Lea's Glee-era performances were more Babs-inflected than her current take. I still think most people over 40 would probably be more familiar with Barbra's rendition from the movie.
