Funny Girl
Mainstage Musical: Oct 31-Nov 17, 2024
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart
Produced for the Broadway Stage by Ray Stark
New York Production Supervised by Jerome Robbins
Original Production Directed by Garson Kanin
Embark on the remarkable journey of Fanny Brice, a trailblazing entertainer who defied expectations to become a beloved star of her era. From the glitz of the Ziegfeld Follies to the silver screen of Hollywood and the airwaves of radio, Fanny captivated audiences with her wit, talent, and unyielding determination. Despite societal barriers and self-doubt, this spirited Jewish girl, deemed “not pretty,” rises to unparalleled fame with humor and chutzpah. Featuring an unforgettable score including iconic songs like “People,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” and “You Are Woman, I Am Man,” Fanny Brice’s story is a timeless testament to the power of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit.
FUNNY GIRL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
Dates & Times
Thurs, Oct 31 • 8 pm – (The role of Paul/Ziegfeld tenor will be played by swing Kai Colson)
Fri, Nov 1 • 8 pm
Sat, Nov 2 • 8 pm – (The role of Fanny Brice will be played by understudy Alexa Gershon)
Sun, Nov 3 • 2 pm
Fri, Nov 8 • 8 pm – (The role of Ziegfeld will be played by swing Kai Colson)
Sat, Nov 9 • 2 pm – (The role of Fanny Brice will be played by understudy Alexa Gershon)
Sat, Nov 9 • 8 pm
Sun, Nov 10 • 2 pm
Fri, Nov 15 • 8 pm – (The role of Fanny Brice will be played by understudy Alexa Gershon)
Sat, Nov 16 • 8 pm
Sun, Nov 17 • 2 pm
Production Staff
Director: Stefanie Dodge Svisco
Music Director: Tony Daniels & Stefanie Dodge Svisco
Choreographer: Grady Jefferson
Stage Manager: Aricel Westfall
Scenic Designer: Theresa Davis
Lighting Designer: Patrick Campbell
Sound Designer: Paul Fitzgerald
Costume Designer: Kane Keefer
Cast List
Fanny Brice – Alessia Molina
Fanny Brice Understudy – Alexa Gershon
Nick Arnstein – Brennan Moritz
Eddie Ryan – Hunter Flora
Mrs. Brice – Debbie Frost
Mrs. Strakosh – Lenoir Brewer
Mrs. Meeker/Follies Dancer – Christie Varriale
Mrs. O’Malley – Jessy Reaves
Florenz Ziegfeld – Bryan McKeone
Emma/Follies Dancer – Ileana Rendon
Tom Keeney – Tyler Wold
Mr. Renaldi/ Actor/Mr. Davis – Joshua Simon
Ziegfeld Tenor – Colby Sad
Heckie/John/Coronet Dancer – Mason Messingschlager
Jody/Coronet Dancer – Seth Jones
Jenny/Lead Follies Dancer – Taylor Graham
Maude/Follies Dancer – Bri Beach
Bubbles/Follies Dancer – Grace Hartman
Polly/Follies Dancer – Allison Kennedy
Director/Train Announcer – Phillip Dunn
