Funny Girl is on TCM right now

If anyone is interested.

I never cared for the film's ugly opening credits. I know it was 1968 but really these LSD inspired psychedelic opening titles had no place in a film musical - - - unless of course if it was "Hair".

It's only a movie. ??

Re her makeup/nails, you could make a case how an ugly insecure girl compensates by things she can control, like her nails and makeup. The same issue can be raised for most other 1960s film musicals.

I always think about if Barbra still dislikes her looks. I know she felt very connected to Fanny because she was only praised for her talent, not her looks, but I hope Barbra has learned to love her looks. Because she really is gorgeous! Crimped 2015 hair and all.

I've always thought it had a verrrrrry 1968 aesthetic for being what, 1920??

Another egregious offender in that respect is Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music. That hairstyle is not that of a 1930's nun.

Updated On: 1/3/16 at 08:49 PM

"I always think about if Barbra still dislikes her looks."

She'd rather walk backwards out a door and around the block than be seen from her right profile. I don't know if she dislikes her looks but I bet she thinks about them a LOT.

Most certainly! Probably before 2025, would be my guess. I don't know if the West End production will transfer or not, but if we don't have a revival by 2025 I'd be quite honestly shocked. A 55th anniversary production would be amazing, and a touring "Funny Girl" would be a cash cow.

You think otherwise? It's one of the most well known musical scores out there, and touring reflects largely of the teen and adult audience. The teen audience will see it because of "Glee", the adult audience will see it because of the classic movie they saw growing up. At least, that's what I think. But if you have a reason why you think it wouldn't be successful, please, I'm open to hear why!

Well, a highly anticipated 1996 National Tour of FUNNY GIRL starring Broadway regular (and 80s pop star) Debbie Gibson closed abruptly shortly after it began so that theory of the show having a guaranteed fan base speaks for itself. Same applies to the highly anticipated 2011-2012 Broadway revival that was to be directed by Bartlett Sher and starring Lauren Ambrose that was cancelled even before the first rehearsals ever took place. Producers pulled the plug because they couldn't find more investors. This was all while GLEE was still strong on FOX TV.

Updated On: 1/5/16 at 05:26 PM

I think that the tour is a solid piece of evidence, however, and I guess this doesn't really translate to the US, but the London revival sold out really quick. I think it's wanted more now than it was in 1996. The Lauren Ambrose revival doesn't really prove anything, in my opinion. Especially because the reason it was cancelled was due to lack of funding. I think if they had gotten a well known theatre name, it would have gone ahead with production. But we'll never know for sure. That being said, I really enjoy hearing why you aren't convinced it would go over well. So thank you for appeasing me!

You're correct, the theater before transfer is 150 seats, compared to the 1,158 seated Savoy Theater. But I still think selling out the entire 22 week run of a 150 seat theater in 90 minutes is proof of a high demand for the show, if only in the UK. But yeah, it is a very small theater.

Plus, the current UK revival stars the highly acclaimed and much beloved British stage and television actress Sheridan Smith. She's also a large reason of why the West End production of LEGALLY BLONDE: The Musical was so successful. This revival of FUNNY GIRL isn't just popular on its name alone, it has a guaranteed draw with Sheridan that most likely wouldn't have had if they had mounted the production with hopes the title alone (and the Streisand connection) would bring in audiences.