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

Broadway Cast (1964)➝

Broadway Cast (2022)➝


Licensing

Funny Girl is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.

UK: License Here➝

USA/Canada: License Here➝


Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1960s, BiographicalClassic, Female Lead, Large Cast, Marriage, MetamusicalPopular, Rags to Riches, Tap DanceTrue Story


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