I Met Melissa Manchester And I'm So Happy About It!

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/8/25 at 6:30pm

Last night, I went to the Bass Concert Hall here in Austin to see a performance of "Funny Girl."  It was a fun and enjoyable show....though Nick Arnstein was a heel.  Hannah Shankman played Fanny Brice.  Her singing is ahmazing!  The whole show was a theatrical feast.  Izaiah Montaque Harris was absolutely  thrilling as Eddie Ryan.  Stephen Mark Lukas played the role of Nick Arnstein.  I met all of them at the stage door, which is right next to the loading dock.  There were a few people at the stage door.  A few cast members came out and eventually people left.  I was hoping to meet Melissa Manchester.  One of my favorite songs is "Looking Through The Eyes of Love". I did wait for a bit and then she emerged.  She was walking together with the show's conductor Elaine Davidson.  Once I spoke with her, I was a bit tongue tied and mentioned that LTTEOL was one of my favorite songs.  Ms. Davidson volunteered to take the picture.  I was so happy to meet her.  By the way, the conductor's hand made a special appearance in the picture...which I thought was so cool.  


Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas    Friday, March 7, 2025
 

Updated On: 3/8/25 at 06:30 PM

[BETTY22]

Posted: 3/9/25 at 2:42pm

You both look GREAT!!!!

Isn't it fun meeting people you admire.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 3/9/25 at 11:25pm

Miss Manchester looks lovely.  The next Funny Girl tour stop is New Orleans.