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Run Time:
Two hours and 50 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 24, 2022
Closing: September 03, 2023

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August Wilson Theatre (Broadway)
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart, Funny Girl has become one of the most beloved Broadway classics, famous for skyrocketing Barbra Streisand to stardom. This bittersweet comedy is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she'd never be a star, but then something funny happened-she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Michael Mayer's bold new production marks the first time Funny Girl has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.


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VIDEO: Lea Michele Performs 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - October 1, 2022


Watch Lea Michele perform 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW in this special video of her performance!

Review Roundup: Critics Return to FUNNY GIRL, Starring Lea Michele- Updating Live!
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2022


New York theatre critics got their first taste of Funny Girl when it opened on Broadway this past spring, starring Beanie Feldstein. Now the show has a new Fanny Brice in Lea Michele and a new Mrs. Brice in Tovah Feldshuh, and the critics are weighing in once more. 

Lea Michele to Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022


The performance will mark the first televised performance from the musical. Michele will also be sitting down with Fallon discuss returning to Broadway in the role. The Glee star is currently playing Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photo: 'Scream Queens' Lea Michele & Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite at FUNNY GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2022


A Scream Queens reunion took place when Jamie Lee Curtis paid a visit to her former co-star Lea Michele at Funny Girl! See a photo of the reunion here!

VIDEO: Lea Michele Discusses Relating to FUNNY GIRL on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022


On the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Lea Michele sat down on the stage of the August Wilson Theatre with Barrymore to discuss her current Broadway run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Michele spoke to Barrymore about her upbringing, relating to the role, landing her first Broadway show, and more. Watch videos from the interview now!

Photos: First Look at Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2022


Hello, gorgeous! The company of Funny Girl recently welcomed two new greatest stars- Lea Michele as “Fanny Brice” and Tovah Feldshuh as “Mrs. Rosie Brice”. Check out a first look at the new cast in action with these new photos!

VIDEO: Lea Michele Lip Syncs From FUNNY GIRL and More in New TikTok Videos
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2022


Broadway's newest Fanny Brice, Lea Michele, is now on TikTok! The Funny Girl star took to the social media platform to lip sync a bit from the show, and more. Watch her first two videos here!

Barbara Tirrell Makes FUNNY GIRL Debut One Day After She Was Hired as Off Stage Cover
by Blair Ingenthron - September 11, 2022


According to a post on her Facebook account, Barbara Tirrell made her debut as Mrs. Meeker just one day after she was hired as an offstage cover for Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Strakosh, and Mrs. Meeker.

Official: Lea Michele Out of FUNNY GIRL for 10 Days After Positive Covid Test
by Team BWW - September 11, 2022


Just days after joining the show, Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid. Get all the info on Julie Benko's performance schedule, and find out here when she'll be back to FUNNY GIRL on Broadway!

FUNNY GIRL On Broadway To Offer Standing Room Tickets Beginning September 27
by A.A. Cristi - September 9, 2022


The Broadway production of Funny Girl will offer standing room tickets beginning September 27, 2022.

VIDEO: Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh Reflect on Their First Night in FUNNY GIRL
by Sneak Peek - September 9, 2022


Some very special people have taken up residence at the August Wilson Theatre! Earlier this week, Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. In this video, watch as watch below as Michele and Feldshuh are joined by Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes to reflect on the big night!

Photos: FUNNY GIRL's Lea Michele Celebrates With SPRING AWAKENING Pals, Ryan Murphy and More
by Bruce Glikas - September 7, 2022


She's the greatest star! Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. Check out photos of her first night celebration with Spring Awakening pals Jonathan Groff and John Gallagher, Jr., GLEE creator Ryan Murphy, director Michael Mayer, Drew Barrymore, Zachary Quinto and more!

Photos: Lea Michele Takes Her First Bows in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - September 7, 2022


Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway! Check out photos of her first bows in the production here!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Star Lea Michele Takes Her First Broadway Bow As Fanny Brice
by A.A. Cristi - September 6, 2022


Tonight, Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway! See video fo her first Broadway bow!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Star Lea Michele Rehearses 'I'm the Greatest Star'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 6, 2022


Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, beginning performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022!  Get a behind the scenes look at Michele rehearsing "I'm the Greatest Star" in this video.

Photos: First Look at Lea Michele as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Team BWW - September 6, 2022


Hello, gorgeous! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lea Michele doesn't begin performances in Funny Girl on Broadway until tonight, September 6, but we already have a first look at the new Fanny Brice in costume. Check out pre-production images of Michele as Fanny Brice.

Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh Join FUNNY GIRL on Broadway Tonight
by Team BWW - September 6, 2022


Funny Girl gets new funny ladies tonight! Lea Michele will star as 'Fanny Brice' and Tovah Feldshuh will star as 'Mrs. Brice,' alongside Tony & Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as 'Nick Arnstein'. The production will invite critics back to the show, but not for a few weeks, after the pair has had a “brief time to perform together.” 

VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - September 2, 2022


Julie Benko appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her 'big break' in Funny Girl on Broadway Barbra Streisand's 'shadow,' and recent backstage rumors regarding the show's casting. The video also features performance footage of Benko performing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and rehearsal footage of a new version of 'People' that has been added into the show.

FUNNY GIRL to Add New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 1, 2022


Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, beginning performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and when she joins the company, she will be getting a new song to sing! A new interlude of the song 'I’d Rather Be Blue Over You' that Barbra Streisand sings in the movie, will be added to the show. 

Listen: Tony-Nominee Jared Grimes Talks FUNNY GIRL & More on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2022


 Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomed Tony-nominated performer Jared Grimes to the hit podcast The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Listen here!

Photos: Get a First Look at Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh in FUNNY GIRL Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 23, 2022


Get a first look at Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (“Fanny Brice”) and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh (“Mrs. Brice”) in rehearsal for the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL! See the photos here!

VIDEO: First Listen to Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL Rehearsals
by Robert Diamond - August 19, 2022


This afternoon, FUNNY GIRL on Broadway shared a new promo video of Lea Michele in rehearsal, singing up a storm as she prepares to join the musical as Fanny Brice.

LISTEN: Hear Julie Benko Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on New Album With Jason Yeager
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022


Funny Girl star Julie Benko and her husband Jason Yeager have released their rendition of 'People' from her upcoming album 'Hand in Hand.' Hand in Hand includes theater favorites ('If I Were a Bell' from Guys and Dolls and 'All I've Ever Known' from Hadestown), jazz standards, and pop hits, in addition to Yeager's original songs.

Funny Girl FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get Rush Tickets for Funny Girl on Broadway?

Price: $47.50
Where: https://www.luckyseat.com/shows/funnygirl-newyork
When: Digital lotteries will begin each Monday at 10 a.m. ET and close the day prior to the performance at 10:30 a.m. ET.  Winners will be notified at approximately 11 AM ET the day prior to the performance via email and SMS. Once notified, winners will have a limited time to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
Limit: 2 per customer
Information: ottery entrants must be 18 years or older. Tickets are non-transferable. All sales final. No exchange, no refunds. Ticket limits and prices are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change.

 

How do I get Standing Room Only for Funny Girl on Broadway?

Price: $42.50
Where: August Wilson Theatre box office
When: On the day of the performance, only if the show is sold out.
Tickets Per Person: Limit 2
Information: Tickets will be in standing positions at the back of the orchestra. Subject to availability. Available when the show is sold out.

How long has Funny Girl been running on Broadway?
Funny Girl opened at the August Wilson Theatre (Broadway) on Sunday Apr 24, 2022 and has now been running for 1 year.
What are the songs in Funny Girl and what's the order?
Poker Chant
If a Girl Isn't Pretty
I'm the Greatest Star
Eddie's Fifth Encore
Cornet Man
Who Taught Her Everything
His Love Makes Me Beautiful
I Want to Be Seen with You Tonight
Henry Street
People
You Are Woman
Don't Rain on My Parade
Sadie, Sadie
Find Yourself a Man
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
Who Are You Now?
The Music That Makes Me Dance
Downtown Rag
A Block Party
Something About Me
A Helluva Group
Sleep Now, Baby Bunting
It Took a Little Time
Absent Minded Me
A Temporary Arrangement
It's Home
Funny Girl [i]
I Did It on Roller Skates
My Daughter, Fanny the Star
He's Got Larceny in His Heart
Baltimore Sun
He
Racing Form Lullaby
Do Puppies Go to Heaven?
I Tried
When I Talk About You
Roller Skate Rag
The Swan
Funny Girl [ii]
Locked in a Pink Velvet Jail
I'd Rather Be Blue Over You
Second Hand Rose
My Man

Funny Girl History

Other Productions of Funny Girl

1964   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1966   West End London Production
West End
1986   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
2001   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2002   Broadway Actors' Fund Concert
Broadway
2012   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2015   West End Menier Chocolate Factory West End Revival Production
West End
2016   West End Menier Chocolate Factory West End Transfer
West End
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Funny Girl - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2023 Theatre World Awards Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater Julie Benko
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Ayodele Casel
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Susan Hilferty
2022 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Jared Grimes
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Beanie Feldstein
2022 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Awards Jane Lynch
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Michael Mayer
2022 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Funny Girl
2022 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Jared Grimes

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