Funny Girl: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a young and ambitious woman with dreams of becoming a star. During her rise to stardom, she captures the hearts of audiences and catches the attention of suave 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 woman.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Semi-Biographical
Setting: 1910s, 1920s / USA ( NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book: Isobel Lennart
Cast Albums
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Biography, Classic, Female Lead, Large Cast, Metamusical, Popular, Tap Dance, True Story
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