Melissa Manchester News

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

Hey Des Moines, here she is. A new production of 'Funny Girl' opened on Tuesday evening. When you think of the show 'Funny Girl,' one of the first things you probably think of is the person you saw bringing Fannie Brice to life on stage. For the show to work, you need someone who can deliver an iconic performance. That may be why it took nearly 60 years for the show to be revived on Broadway. Now, just short of 60 years, the revival's national tour is making a stop in Des Moines as part of the Willis Broadway Series. Judging from the audience response, there is a new iconic name that people will consider when thinking of 'Funny Girl.'

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway star and jazz great Ann Hampton Callaway in August. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring in the tour and learn how to purchase tickets.

Get yourself to Dizzy's at Columbus Circle this weekend if you want to catch the beauty of 'Finding Beauty' with Ann Hampton Callaway's originals and pop covers. The sublime singeris in residence at Dizzy's through Sunday, March 10.

Check out production photos from Sweet Potato Queens at New Line Theatre here!

The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!

St. Louis is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for March 2024 include August: Osage County, Company, and more.

 Ireland's renowned comedian George Casey is part of Andy Cooney's Irish Celebration at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey this Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm.

FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

RE:VIEW will feature a compelling collection of ten tracks that infuse new life into beloved songs, each enriched by the wisdom of five decades in music. Following the release of three singles, the album spotlights 'Midnight Blue,' reimagined through a remarkable collaboration with global superstar Dolly Parton.

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Funny. In 1964 a newcomer named Barbra Streisand was the third or fourth choice  to take on the role of Fanny Brice in the new Jule Styne musical FUNNY GIRL. The result catapulted a gawky Jewish girl from Brooklyn to superstar status. And the musical has never been revived again on Broadway.

Lianne Marie Dobbs presents 'The Windmills of My Mind ... For Dusty Springfield' at The Green Room 42.

Maria Friedman and friends will celebrate the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand in a one-night-only concert taking place in March.

'AN IRISH HEARTBEAT' pays tribute to Van Morrison in a new production. Find out more about this exciting musical celebration.

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Funny Girl star Melissa Manchester is gearing up to captivate audiences once again with her latest single and accompanying music video, 'Just Too Many People.' The accompanying music video unfolds within the iconic streets of New York City, capturing the spirit of the song through camera angles.

What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

See some highlights of Ann Hampton Callaway's one-night engagement at 54 Below featuring her sister Liz Callaway and music director Billy Stritch.