Funny Girl: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a young woman who dreams of becoming a star. During her rise to fame, she captures the hearts of audiences and catches the attention of entrepreneur Nick Arnstein. As Fanny’s career takes off, her personal life becomes intertwined with the highs and lows of show business and marriage. Funny Girl is a semi-biographical celebration of the indomitable spirit of this ambitious woman.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Semi-Biography
Setting: 1910s, 1920s / USA ( NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book: Isobel Lennart
Cast Albums
Licensing
Funny Girl is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK: License Here➝
USA/Canada: License Here➝
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Biographical, Classic, Female Lead, Large Cast, Marriage, Metamusical, Popular, Rags to Riches, Tap Dance, True Story
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