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Funny Girl Funny Girl
[US Tour]
North American Tour, 2023
Mrs. Brice
Sweeney Todd
[Regional (US)]
Reprise! Concert, 1999
Beggar Woman
Song and Dance
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1987
Emma

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Dancin'
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Hats!
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Kristin Chenoweth & More Get 2025 Boston Theater Critics Association Awards Nominatio Photo
Kristin Chenoweth & More Get 2025 Boston Theater Critics Association Awards Nominations
by Joshua Wright - Apr 9, 2025

The Boston Theater Critics Association announced nominations for the 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards, honoring outstanding theater in Greater Boston. Kathy St. George will receive the Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence.
Interview: Lisa Donahey of TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini @ Vitello's Photo
Interview: Lisa Donahey of TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini @ Vitello's
by Gavin Glynn - Mar 31, 2025

Lisa Donahey is an established and proven top draw for LA, Palms Springs and Las Vegas Cabaret. She took ten minutes to answer ten questions for Broadway World LA about carving out a niche for a successful Cabaret singer when not performing on ABC’s General Hospital as Nurse Lisa.
Interview: Lisa Donahey headlines TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini Lounge insi Photo
Interview: Lisa Donahey headlines TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini Lounge inside Vitello's
by Gavin Glynn - Mar 30, 2025

Interview: Lisa Donahey is an established and proven top draw for LA, Palm Springs and Las Vegas Cabaret. She took ten minutes to answer ten questions for Broadway World LA about carving out a niche for a successful Cabaret singer when not performing on ABC’s General Hospital as Nurse Lisa Myers.
BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL - The Greatest Star Comes to the Ohio Theatre Photo
BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL - The Greatest Star Comes to the Ohio Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 26, 2025

It seems an impossible feat to follow in the shadow of the legendary Barbara Streisand who originated the iconic role of Fanny Brice in the 1964 Broadway production of FUNNY GIRL, which received eight Tony Award nominations.  But Hannah Shankman marched herself onto the stage at the Ohio Theatre and commanded every beat of the drum.  She’s quirky, clever, adorable, ambitious, lovable, and has impeccable comedic timing – but her show stopping voice is what sets her apart and generates thunderous, mouth-dropping applause.  And she does it with such natural ease.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 23, 2025

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center? The power that came from the vocals of the cast of FUNNY GIRL at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, which is running through Sunday, March 23, will blow you away!
Songbook Academy Application Deadline Extended Photo
Songbook Academy Application Deadline Extended
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Applications will be accepted through March 30 for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer music intensive for high schoolers, taking place July 12-19 at the Great American Songbook Foundation's headquarters in Carmel.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Texas Performing Arts Center
by Sabrina Wallace - Mar 6, 2025

Funny Girl dazzles! A powerhouse lead, a lush score & a showstopping number in 'Don't Rain on My Parade' make this production a must-see. A story of love, loss & resilience that is still relevant #FunnyGirlTour #BWW
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Photo
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre Photo
Interview: Hannah Shankman of FUNNY GIRL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 3, 2025

The road to success for Hannah Shankman has had plenty of roundabouts. Many a time she thought she was headed one way, and then she seemed to be veering in another, only to return to her original path.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Majestic Theatre Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Majestic Theatre
by Jill Ripa - Feb 27, 2025

What a precious and inspiring story, full of everything a musical should be! San Antonio, you have until March 2 to see this show, and I highly encourage you to get out and experience it! It is truly delightful!
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT Pays Tribute to Van Morrison Photo
AN IRISH HEARTBEAT Pays Tribute to Van Morrison
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Raue Center For The Arts will welcome Billboard-topping artist Derrick Procell for a tribute to Van Morrison,  “An Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrison”.
Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL Photo
Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2025

Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.
Songbook Academy 2025 Applications Due March 23 Photo
Songbook Academy 2025 Applications Due March 23
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

High school students passionate about vocal music still have time to apply for the 16th annual Songbook Academy summer intensive, taking place July 12-19 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Klea Blackhurst to Return for Second Season of THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Klea Blackhurst to Return for Second Season of THE BOX SET at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” the second annual edition of her fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s shows. Learn more.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide Photo
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

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 as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America Photo
Video: Broadway Unites for Concert for America
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 20, 2025

Tune in for the Inauguration Day Concert for America event, which will raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Performers will include Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stoke Mitchell, and more. Watch the full video here.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Van Wezel Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Van Wezel
by Jacob Ruscoe - Jan 17, 2025

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall recently hosted a captivating and vibrant production of “Funny Girl,” a classic musical that has endured the test of time and continues to resonate with audiences around the world. This Broadway tour, filled with laughter, heart, and stunning performances, brought an exhilarating experience to Sarasota's theatergoers, showcasing the undeniable talent of its cast, particularly Hannah Shankman and Sean Seamus Thompson.
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & Mor Photo
CONCERT FOR AMERICA Expands to Los Angeles; Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, & More Join
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

The Inauguration Day Concert for America event will now raise funds for the California Community Foundation, an organization supporting wildfire recovery efforts to aid those most in need. Newly joined talent appearances include Wayne Brady, Rachel Bay Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Richard Kind, and more.
Review: FUNNY GIRL Is Fabulous at DCPA Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL Is Fabulous at DCPA
by Jon Bee - Dec 12, 2024

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL NATIONAL TOUR at DCPA?
Review: A WINTER GATHERING WITH KATHY MATTEA at Kennedy Center Photo
Review: A WINTER GATHERING WITH KATHY MATTEA at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Dec 10, 2024

Kathy Mattea remembers the time when she was moping around the house, worried about making “an album nobody would hear.” It was 1993 and she was making a Christmas album minus the usual holiday standards or well-known carols. Santa was nowhere to be found; jingle bells, as subject or sound effect, was absent. 
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Melissa Manchester has written 3 shows including Dancin' (Composer), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).

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