Posted: 12/9/21 at 5:28pm
All Funny Girl tix/dates were just removed from SeatGeek. I searched directly on the SG site, and also clicked directly from the FG website.. No dates available. “No shows” is all it says. Hmmm… Guess they’re doing some reshuffling. EDIT: They’re back up.
Updated On: 12/9/21 at 05:28 PM
Posted: 12/9/21 at 5:36pm
That would definitely be in step with Taffy's post about them announcing an alternate who probably will do matinees and or Sundays. Adding in that Beanie won't be in certain performances will take some time.
Posted: 12/9/21 at 5:53pm
Maybe Lea Michele will fill in for Beanie during that time? (doubt it)
I thought Micaela Diamond was a rumor to fill in for Beanie. I hope this is true.
Posted: 12/9/21 at 5:56pm
An alternate isn't the same as a fill in. And Lea would never do that, she would probably find it insulting. But, I love the thought of Micaela Diamond being her alternate. I guess we'll see.
Posted: 12/9/21 at 6:06pm
Sutton Ross said: "An alternate isn't the same as a fill in. And Lea would never do that, she would probably find it insulting. But, I love the thought of Micaela Diamond being her alternate. I guess we'll see."
Yep, not only insulting to Lea and her talent, but I've never seen an alternate who is obviously a superior fit for the role.
Posted: 12/9/21 at 6:09pm
Right. Lea is a gorgeous singer and actress. I was reminded of that during the amazing Spring Awakening reunion.
Posted: 12/9/21 at 8:50pm
Count me in with those who got the ‘no beanie’ performances email today
while I appreciate the heads up, I’m still choosing a refund… canceling performances this early in the run and I’m going to choose to cancel too
sorry beanie
Posted: 12/9/21 at 9:06pm
AnnieBlack said: "Count me in with those who got the ‘no beanie’ performances email today
while I appreciate the heads up, I’m still choosing a refund… canceling performances this early in the run and I’m going to choose to cancel too
sorry beanie"
Posted: 12/10/21 at 1:56am
I had tix for 4/30 during my one-week NY trip...figuring a Saturday night in nomination season would be a sure thing...and got the email today. I have my questions about Beanie being right for the role (particularly vocally) but still want to see her performance. FWIW the people at SeatGeek couldn't have been more helpful...I couldn't access the site (apparently others had the same problem) so I called and they did an exchange over the phone for me for 4/26, only one row behind my original Center Mezz seats. And the folks at Telecharge were equally helpful, since I had Paradise Square tix for 4/26 which they allowed me to exchange for my now-open 4/30. Hopefully all the principals will show up for both!
Updated On: 12/10/21 at 01:56 AM
Posted: 12/10/21 at 12:45pm
I have tickets for April 30th 8pm as well, but didn't get the alert email about Beanie not performing. I got my tickets from SeatGeek. Wonder what's up with that.
Posted: 12/10/21 at 1:52pm
Valentina3 said: "I have tickets for April 30th 8pm as well, but didn't get the alert email about Beanie not performing. I got my tickets from SeatGeek. Wonder what's up with that."
Maybe check your spam folder? I got my tickets from SeatGeek too and got the email yesterday morning.
Posted: 12/10/21 at 11:36pm
That’s it. The email was in the spam folder.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 10:22pm
Anyone see Beanie on the Kennedy Center Honors?
Like seriously, how will she get though the Funny Girl score 6 times a week?
Posted: 12/22/21 at 11:08pm
I’m not a Beanie hater, but this is not her role. Will she have an alternate because I’d see that person.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 11:26pm
She definitely will. I hope it's right away but we might have to wait until the exhaustion sets in like Ben Platt in DEH.
Posted: 12/22/21 at 11:34pm
But did they think she’d be more of a star than she is after Impeachment? I don’t see this selling well with tourists. But maybe there’s enough interest from us die hards.
Posted: 12/23/21 at 9:01pm
DramaTeach said: "I’m not a Beanie hater, but this is not her role. Will she have an alternate because I’d see that person."
Same here - just don't see Beanie as Fanny Brice and how's she going to sing that score 6x a week as I doubt she'll be doing it 8x a week! She has such a tiny-soft voice!
Posted: 12/27/21 at 3:30am
The Producers should use the surging omicron number and cancel, It would be an acceptable reason to cancel.
why start shelling out all the salaries and set building for a dud of a show.
Bring it back in a year when it might have a chance to win a TONY for revival. No way Beanie beats Sutton, none of the other parts have anything with nominating.
MUSIC MAN has all the buzz and talent this year, Funny Girl will be one of the stories you hear about.. why did the even try..
Posted: 12/27/21 at 4:12am
Claudia Draper said: "The Producers should use the surging omicron number and cancel, It would be an acceptable reason to cancel.
why start shelling out all the salaries and set building for a dud of a show.
Bring it back in a year when it might have a chance to win a TONY for revival. No way Beanie beats Sutton, none of the other parts have anything with nominating.
MUSIC MAN has all the buzz and talent this year, Funny Girl will be one of the stories you hear about.. why did the even try.."
I’m sure the producers are aware of the risks surrounding Covid and the challenges of winning major awards considering the competition. If things move forward as planned, I’m sure it’s because they, along with their investors, have confidence that the timing is right and the work will meet their expectations.
Posted: 12/27/21 at 4:49am
Tag said: "Anyone see Beanie on the Kennedy Center Honors?
Like seriously, how will she get though the Funny Girl score 6 times a week?"
I did. Kind of underwhelming compared to the rest of the program. The concept for doing the number was weak and needed a dose of Gavin. Where was he. Frankly I would not have made that particular choice.
if I had tickets to the revival I probably would be more excited to see Ramin.
Updated On: 12/27/21 at 04:49 AM
Posted: 12/27/21 at 4:56am
I don't recall Miss Streisand not doing eight shows a week, nor any of her replacements. They have missed a performance here and there, but this stuff is just so peculiar to this generation.
Posted: 12/27/21 at 5:57am
bk said: "I don't recall Miss Streisand not doing eight shows a week, nor any of her replacements. They have missed a performance here and there, but this stuff is just so peculiar to this generation."
It is not something new. Actors have always taken absences for other projects and vacations.
Posted: 12/27/21 at 6:28am
Thats not what the poster is saying.....they are referring to an alternative, with a planned 2 performances off a week. Their point is that back in the day, no one used an alternate for this role.
To BK, as roles as become more demanding, vocal health has become more recognized.
Posted: 12/27/21 at 6:35am
dramamama611 said: "Thats not what the poster is saying.....they are referring to an alternative, with a planned 2 performances off a week. Their point is that back in the day, no one used an alternate for this role.
To BK, as roles as become more demanding, vocal health has become more recognized."
Has it been announced that she would be taking 2 shows off per week? The only absence I’ve seen announced so far is 1 performance at the end of April about which they gave ticket buyers over 4 and a half months notice.
Posted: 12/27/21 at 7:42am
bk said: "I don't recall Miss Streisand not doing eight shows a week, nor any of her replacements. They have missed a performance here and there, but this stuff is just so peculiar to this generation."
My first recollection of this matinee alternate was in the late 70s with EVITA. Prior to that, all actors did the full 8 performances a week schedule. Streisand did her 8 performances a week and regularly lightened the weight on herself on 2 show days by removing extra verses from several songs during matinee performances. She had her 2 versions of FUNNY GIRL. Over her dead body would her understudy go on. After her original standby Lainie Kazan got glorious reviews when she filled in, Streisand knew others could play Fanny just as good so she made sure to not miss performances. Lainie was let go from her contract shortly after.
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