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Fanny Brice

Date of Death: May 29, 1951 (59)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

Fanny Brice, the legendary Jewish comedienne, Ziegfeld Follies/Broadway star, recording artist, and film actress extraordinaire. One of the most popular radio stars of all time, Fanny was the voice of “Baby Snooks” on air for 25 years and even better known as the inspiration for “Funny Girl."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1936
"Modernistic Moe" Singer

"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer

Myrtle Oppenshaw

Norma Shaeffer

Baby Snooks

Ruby Blondell

Mrs. Phoebe Schwartz

Zuleika

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1936
Performer

"Modernistic Moe" Singer

"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer

Norma Shaeffer

Ruby Blondell

Zuleika

Baby Snooks

Myrtle Oppenshaw

[Broadway]
1934
Annie

"Soul Saving Sadie" Singer

"Sarah, The Sunshine Girl" Singer

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"Countess Dubinsky" Singer

Baby Snooks

Julia

[Broadway]
1931
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1930
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[Broadway]
1929
Marchesa Vera Di Livio

[Broadway]
1926
Fanny Fiebaum

[Broadway]
1924
Performer

[Broadway]
1923
Performer

[Broadway]
1921
Principal

Performer

[Broadway]
1920
Performer

Performer

[Broadway]
1920
Performer

[Broadway]
1919
Performer

[Broadway]
1918
Dora

[Broadway]
1917
Performer

[Broadway]
1916
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1913
Marcelle

[Broadway]
1911
Performer

[Broadway]
1910
Performer


Movies

Everybody Sing
[ 1938 ] Olga Chekaloff
Ziegfeld Follies
[ 1945 ] Norma EdelmanA Sweepstakes Ticket

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FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement beginning December 31. Learn more about about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Shoshana Bean to Star in Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh

We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Kansas City Music Hall

FUNNY GIRL is one of the crown gems of the American Musical Theater. Kansas City audiences will be treated to a first-class production of a show that many theater buffs know about but have never seen. Tuesday night’s performance starred Leah Platt in the lead role of Fanny Brice. Leah has a gangbuster voice fully displayed as she plows through an excellent score with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
Feature: FUNNY GIRL at KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL

One of the fun parts of reviewing shows in Kansas City is the occasional opportunity to meet and interview some of the talented touring performers who come through with road productions of Broadway shows.
The Royal Conservatory Goes INTO THE WOODS This Holiday Season

The Royal Conservatory announced a holiday production of INTO THE WOODS, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic musical during the festive season.
Video: Watch a Clip from Criterion's New Interview with FUNNY GIRL Star Barbra Streisand

Watch a video clip from Criterion's new audio interview with FUNNY GIRL (1968) star Barbra Streisand. Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray—Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular.
Video: Watch a Clip from FUNNY GIRL- Now Available from the Criterion Collection

Now available on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection! Barbra Streisand makes a screen debut for the ages in FUNNY GIRL (1968), William Wyler’s Oscar-winning musical spectacular costarring Omar Sharif. Watch a video clip from the film here.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January

FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston

FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season. 
Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as the duo chats about their friendship offstage, why they love performing this piece across the country, and more.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at ASU Gammage

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL features a knock-out performance by the show's leading lady, Hannah Shankman, and culminates with an audience-pleasing big finish.
Review: FUNNY GIRL is Gorgeous at the Eccles Theater

The national tour of FUNNY GIRL, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is a gorgeous rendition of a timeless classic that runs the gamut of emotion from self-deprecating comedy to heart-wrenching drama to chill-inducing performance.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Review: MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW at The Wallis Annenberg Center for The Performing Arts

In a meticulously scripted and carefully crafted medley of songs, the performers highlighted the highs and lows of their careers, illustrating their individual paths to Hairspray and sharing anecdotes of their vastly different lives since the closing of the show.
Christina Bianco to Return to The Green Room 42 with HER NAME IS BARBRA: MY PASSION FOR STREISAND

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of internationally acclaimed singer, actor and impressionist Christina Bianco for the special evening “Her Name Is Barbra: My Passion for Streisand”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Fanny Brice been in?

Fanny Brice has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows.

How many West End shows has Fanny Brice been in?

Fanny Brice has not appeared in the West End

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