Lea Michele Is the Greatest Star: Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ Tickets Surging Above $2,500

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

I had read her singing voice was lacking. I had assumed it was not that good because it received only one Tony nom recently.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Tova Feldshuh is an excellent actress, see her on lots of Law and Orders.

ladyfox412 · ‎05-06-2022

One of my daughters saw this new production. She was not impressed by any of the major characters.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

It seems shows are usually retooled before they hit Broadway. These don't strike me as mere recasts as much as a retooling of this production, which hasn't exactly caught on. I wonder if the departures of two leading roles were at the invitation of the producer or were, in fact, choices made by the actors.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

This is an expensive show to mount and ticket sales have been lackluster in recent weeks, even during the busy summer tourist season.

Add to that indifferent to poor reviews and only 1 Tony nomination (no win) when multiple nominations for Revival, Actress and Featured Actress were anticipated.

I can only assume that producers were desperate for a major casting shakeup.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

@Johnnyeager wrote:
This is an expensive show to mount and ticket sales have been lackluster in recent weeks, even during the busy summer tourist season.

Add to that indifferent to poor reviews and only 1 Tony nomination (no win) when multiple nominations for Revival, Actress and Featured Actress were anticipated.

I can only assume that producers were desperate for a major casting shakeup.

And who can blame them. In my opinion, the casting was questionable from the get go. That said, I'm not sure recasts at this late date can salvage this one. Both those incoming are highly capable, but I'm not sure there's enough star power to attract attention to a faltering production.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

LyndaGee · ‎03-11-2010

@feline groovy wrote:
@LyndaGee wrote:
I agree Barbra would be a tough act to follow. I feel bad for Beanie. Recently saw her in "Lady Bird" and she was very good.

Check her out in 'Booksmart' if you haven't seen it - very enjoyable.

Thank you!! Love coming-of-age movies.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Booksmart is wonderful. I saw it three times in the theater, I like it so much. I can't say the same about "Funny Girl"which is one one my least favorite musicals.