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VIDEOS: FUNNY GIRL Fever Hits Record High This Sunday on Michael Urie's Cocktails And Classics

By: Dec. 04, 2015
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For over 50 years, Broadway's FUNNY GIRL, the musical that turned rising star Barbra Streisand into an instant sensation, has enjoyed a classic status that only intensified in 1968, when the greatest star's stage performance was recreated for film.

FUNNY GIRL fever has been hitting record highs this week with the critically acclaimed opening of London's Menier Chocolate Factory production starring Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice and the news that the fabulous Streisand will once again be sitting in the director's chair for the new bio-pic, CATHERINE THE GREAT, written by Kristina Lauren Anderson.

So it's a perfect time for the gang at Michael Urie's LOGO TV series, "Cocktails & Classics" to gather 'round the set for the umpteenth viewing of the legendary show business romance. Here's your engraved invitation to join them, courtesy of Twitter:

Urie, of course, has a special connection with Barbra Streisand, playing her most obsessive fan in Jonathan Tolins' solo play, BUYER AND CELLAR, for which he nabbed a Drama Desk Award.

Joining him on Sunday night at 8/7c will be comedian/actor Drew Droege, SiriusXM Host Jessica Shaw, drag entertainer/comedian Shangela and very special guest, actor/activist Omar Sharif Jr., revealing secret family insights on the making of the film and of being Omar Sharif's grandson.

Mix your favorite cocktail, fix up something to nosh, and enjoy these video highlights.

Michael Urie and Ryan Kroft are the Executive Producers of "Cocktails & Classics." Urie's partner, actor/writer Ryan Spahn, serves as creative consultant. Joe Buoye is the Executive in Charge of Production and Vaughn Schoonmaker is the Supervising Producer.




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