Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl- Page 16
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#375
Posted: 8/19/22 at 1:00pm
bk said: "a) time will tell if she's ever a "star" - the way that word is bandied about, does it actually have any meaning anymore? b) I like her, I like her voice - but the ONLY person I've ever seen actually get laughs with this song is Barbra Streisand. Everyone else tries hard (part of the problem - it doesn't come as naturally) but they don't get the laughs. To Ms. Streisand, that stuff came so naturally and, of course, it was specifically tailored to exactly what came naturally to her."
I totally agree with bk. That word "star" gets thrown a lot these days. She is lovely in this clip. She is also lovely in the theater. But being one that has already seen her in it; I can say that you are all over praising for whatever reason...
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#376
Posted: 8/19/22 at 4:13pm
Can you point out to me these "demands" for laughs, because I don't see them. If that's being lobbed at me, what I said is very simple and easy to understand: No one that I've seen who's either played the role or done the song outside the show has ever gotten the laughs that Streisand got. And I saw the film multiple times during its original roadshow engagement and she got huge laughs, not little chuckles, all during the first part of the song. Every single time I saw it. I still laugh when I watch the film. It's only in the first section of the song and the song was built for Streisand's very special and specific kind of comedy and she delivered it. I'm not demanding laughs, I'm pointing out that there simply aren't any. And we know there can be.
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#377
Posted: 8/20/22 at 2:42am
JSquared2 said: "Jimmyb1969 said: "Julie is so lucky to have such a supportive group of family and friends on this board. All those new sign ups to BW! I'm sure you're all so proud of her. Look, I saw the show with Beanie and wanted her to succeed so badly... but she didn't have the voice and she was out of her league. And the production around her ...is...as some have said and I agree "chintzy." It needs a star turn to carry this lump. So I decided to see it again with Julie and her vocals are good. And she's perfectly fine. Transformative? No way. I'm seen transformative she's nowhere near the top 50. Julie needs to run with this gift as long as she can because this is just that...a "gift" for her. Is she a leading lady? Not in my humble opinion. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm probably not. And now Julie's friends and family are mad and lots of angry "you don't know what you're talking about" replies will follow. And that's fine. Show her how much you love her. But you know I'm right. And we know why you started this thread. Again that's all fine. It doesn't change the fact that she's not a lead. You're either born with it or you're not. It's elan. Julie has talent - she's not a star. They were lucky to have her to bridge to the next lead comes in. Let's hope she pulls it off. We won't know until we see it and I'll be there on Saturday night to see if she can do it. And then I'm done giving this substandard production any more money. Let's at least hope they fix those ugly costumes."
Exactly. She is giving a perfectly acceptableunderstudyperformance. This is notgoing to be a career making "Shirley MacLaine/Laine Kazan" moment -- she's much more in the Nancy Hess/Linda Muggleston "professional understudy" realm. The unbridled worship that she is getting on social media is waaaaayy over the top --- mostly from young wannabees who now have it in their brains that if Julie B can star on Broadway, then I CAN DO IT TOO!"
The non sequitur conjecture you are making sounds like you are probably projecting too much.
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#378
Posted: 8/20/22 at 7:46am
https://www.facebook.com/ajnuh/videos/381026197516354/ This is an amazing video. I got chills watching her performance.
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#379
Posted: 8/20/22 at 8:47am
Jimmyb1969 said: "Julie is so lucky to have such a supportive group of family and friends on this board. All those new sign ups to BW! I'm sure you're all so proud of her. Look, I saw the show with Beanie and wanted her to succeed so badly... but she didn't have the voice and she was out of her league. And the production around her ...is...as some have said and I agree "chintzy." It needs a star turn to carry this lump. So I decided to see it again with Julie and her vocals are good. And she's perfectly fine. Transformative? No way. I'm seen transformative she's nowhere near the top 50. Julie needs to run with this gift as long as she can because this is just that...a "gift" for her. Is she a leading lady? Not in my humble opinion. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm probably not. And now Julie's friends and family are mad and lots of angry "you don't know what you're talking about" replies will follow. And that's fine. Show her how much you love her. But you know I'm right. And we know why you started this thread. Again that's all fine. It doesn't change the fact that she's not a lead. You're either born with it or you're not. It's elan. Julie has talent - she's not a star. They were lucky to have her to bridge to the next lead comes in. Let's hope she pulls it off. We won't know until we see it and I'll be there on Saturday night to see if she can do it. And then I'm done giving this substandard production any more money. Let's at least hope they fix those ugly costumes."
You are and you're also an extremely mean-spirited person. You offer nothing that is remotely constructive in the way of criticism.
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#380
Posted: 8/20/22 at 2:40pm
Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years.
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#381
Posted: 8/21/22 at 2:46pm
https://twitter.com/JujujulieBee/status/1561355594703028226?s=20&t=zrUkPYIgKCLfx0hkr_xdCw Today is Julie Benko's 50th performance as Fanny Brice.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#382
Posted: 8/21/22 at 4:50pm
Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist watch and black shoes.
Featured Actor Joined: 12/30/10
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#383
Posted: 8/21/22 at 6:50pm
Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there.
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#384
Posted: 8/21/22 at 7:09pm
alovingfan said: "Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there."
Sounds like someone should wear a white carnation! LOL. Have fun.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#385
Posted: 8/21/22 at 9:00pm
alovingfan said: "Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there."
Let's use a code word. If I think I've come across you I'll say "pudding" and then you can say "pudding" so we know who we're talking to.
PUDDING!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#386
Posted: 8/21/22 at 9:07pm
Dollypop said: "alovingfan said: "Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there."
Let's use a code word. If I think I've come across you I'll say "pudding" and then you can say "pudding" so we know who we're talking to.
PUDDING!
If you feel awkward just blurting out the word "pudding", just start to sing and work "pudding" into the song title.You could sing "Don't Rain on my Pudding" or "The Pudding that Makes Me Dance" or "I'm the Greatest Pudding" or "If a Girl isn't Pudding"
I'll get the message
"
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#387
Posted: 8/21/22 at 10:23pm
Dollypop said: "Dollypop said: "alovingfan said: "Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there."
Let's use a code word. If I think I've come across you I'll say "pudding" and then you can say "pudding" so we know who we're talking to.
PUDDING!
If you feel awkward just blurting out the word "pudding", just start to sing and work "pudding" into the song title.You could sing "Don't Rain on my Pudding" or "The Pudding that Makes Me Dance" or "I'm the Greatest Pudding" or "If a Girl isn't Pudding"
I'll get the message
Dude, how much did you have to drink tonight?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#388
Posted: 8/21/22 at 10:36pm
CarlosAlberto said: "Dollypop said: "Dollypop said: "alovingfan said: "Dollypop said: "Auggie27 said: "Just got a TDF ticket for Wednesday. Saw the prior star but decided to take another look at an affordable price. This production and its cast-specific iterations will be discussed for years."
I'll also be at that performance
If you'd like to meet up, I'll be wearing a wrist twatch and black shoes.
"
Lets meet by the assistant hearing station in the lobby. To the left of the merch. I will be the youngest one there."
Let's use a code word. If I think I've come across you I'll say "pudding" and then you can say "pudding" so we know who we're talking to.
PUDDING!
If you feel awkward just blurting out the word "pudding", just start to sing and work "pudding" into the song title.You could sing "Don't Rain on my Pudding" or "The Pudding that Makes Me Dance" or "I'm the Greatest Pudding" or "If a Girl isn't Pudding"
I'll get the message
Dude, how much did you have to drink tonight?
I think somebody spiked my pudding
"
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#389
Posted: 8/23/22 at 8:07pm
Tomorrow's the day!
Not only will I get to see FUNNY GIRL, but I'll get to witness alovingfan sing about pudding to people with hearing aids.
Oh joy!
Oh rapture!
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#390
Posted: 8/24/22 at 12:44pm
Julie is out for the 2:00 PM matinee today. She says she's dealing with a small injury and has to go to physical therapy for it. She'll be back in tonight.
Ephie goes on for Fanny!
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#391
Posted: 8/24/22 at 1:41pm
Benko out. Ephie was terrific.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#393
Posted: 8/24/22 at 2:14pm
BCfitasafiddle said: "Who is McCarthy?"
Your mom’s boyfriend’s cousin.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#394
Posted: 8/24/22 at 9:52pm
Thought the first act was sensational. The 2nd act is still the same mess it was in 1964
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#395
Posted: 8/24/22 at 11:03pm
Dollypop is correct. Even a good singer can’t make the soapy bathos of act two persuasive drama. And please fix “Music That Makes Me Dance,” someone. Anyone. It’s a pastiche performance song, not an oblique rumination in an expressionistic window with cheesy reverb. All three current and future Fannys deserve a chance to put it over as torch.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#396
Posted: 8/25/22 at 4:34am
Auggie27 said: "Dollypop is correct. Even a good singer can’t make the soapy bathos of act two persuasive drama. And please fix “Music That Makes Me Dance,” someone. Anyone. It’s a pastiche performance song, not an oblique rumination in an expressionistic window with cheesy reverb. All three current and future Fannys deserve a chance to put it over as torch."
Agreed. And, as I recall. The song ended rather awkwardly.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#397
Posted: 8/25/22 at 10:00am
It's a safe bet that the reverb in "The Music That Makes Me Dance" was used to mask the vocal inadequacies of a previous Fanny.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#398
Posted: 8/25/22 at 3:27pm
Dollypop said: "Tomorrow's the day!
Not only will I get to see FUNNY GIRL, but I'll get to witness alovingfan sing about pudding to people with hearing aids.
Oh joy!
Oh rapture!"
How did it go? Love at first sound?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Julie Benko as Fanny - Funny Girl#399
Posted: 8/25/22 at 4:38pm
DAME said: "Dollypop said: "Tomorrow's the day!
Not only will I get to see FUNNY GIRL, but I'll get to witness alovingfan sing about pudding to people with hearing aids.
Oh joy!
Oh rapture!"
How did it go? Love at first sound?"
I was blown off!!! Dastardly demon!!!!
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