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<\/p>\n Also four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh <\/strong>(Yentl, <\/em>\u201cCrazy Ex-Girlfriend\u201d) will star as \u201cMrs. Brice,\u201d alongside Tony & Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo <\/strong>(Anastasia, Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em>) as \u201cNick Arnstein\u201d and 2022 Tony & Drama Desk Award nominee & Chita Rivera Award winner Jared Grimes <\/strong>(A Soldier\u2019s Play<\/em>, \u201cManifest\u201d) as \u201cEddie Ryan,\u201d in FUNNY GIRL <\/strong>beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022 <\/strong>at Broadway\u2019s August Wilson Theatre <\/strong>(245 West 52nd<\/sup> Street).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cFanny Brice\u201d standby Julie Benko <\/strong>will perform the title role from Tuesday, August 2 \u2013 Sunday, September 4, 2022<\/strong> and on Thursdays <\/strong>beginning Thursday, September 8, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tickets for FUNNY GIRL<\/strong> are now on sale through Sunday, March 26, 2023 <\/strong>at https:\/\/seatgeek.com\/funny-girl-tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FUNNY GIRL currently stars Beanie Feldstein as \u201cFanny Brice\u201d through Sunday, July 31, 2022 and five-time Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch as \u201cMrs. Brice\u201d through Sunday, September 4, 2022, alongside Ramin Karimloo as \u201cNick Arnstein\u201d and Jared Grimes as \u201cEddie Ryan.\u201d They are joined by Peter Francis James as \u201cFlorenz Ziegfeld,\u201d Ephie Aardema as \u201cEmma\/Mrs. Nadler,\u201d Debra Cardona as \u201cMrs. Meeker,\u201d Toni DiBuono as \u201cMrs. Strakosh,\u201d Martin Moran as \u201cTom Keeney,\u201d and an acting company that includes Miriam Ali, Amber Ardolino, Daniel Beeman, Colin Bradbury, Kurt Csolak, John Michael Fiumara, Leslie Donna Flesner, Afra Hines, Masumi Iwai, Aliah James, Jeremiah James, Danielle Kelsey, Stephen Mark Lukas, Alicia Lundgren, John Manzari, Liz McCartney, Connor McRory, Katie Mitchell, Justin Prescott, Mariah Reives, Leslie Blake Walker and Julie Benko.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tony Award winner\u00a0Michael Mayer\u00a0<\/strong>directs this brand-new\u00a0FUNNY GIRL<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>featuring the classic score by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winner\u00a0Jule Styne<\/strong>\u00a0and lyrics by Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner\u00a0Bob Merrill<\/strong>,\u00a0(comprising\u00a0additional songs from\u00a0Styne<\/strong>\u00a0& Merrill<\/strong>). The original book by Isobel Lennart<\/strong>, from an original story by\u00a0Miss Lennart<\/strong>, is revised by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n FUNNY GIRL<\/em><\/strong> features choreography by Ellenore Scott, <\/strong>tap choreography by 2022 Drama Desk Award nominee Ayodele Casel, <\/strong>scenic design by Tony Award winner David Zinn<\/strong>, costume design by Tony Award winner Susan Hilferty<\/strong>, lighting design by Tony Award winner Kevin Adams<\/strong>, sound design by Tony Award winner Brian Ronan<\/strong>, hair & wig design by Campbell Young Associates<\/strong>, music direction and supervision by Emmy Award winner Michael Rafter<\/strong>, casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA<\/strong> and Jason Thinger<\/strong>, CSA,<\/strong> orchestrations by Chris Walker<\/strong>, dance, vocal and incidental music arrangements by Alan Williams<\/strong>, additional arrangements by David Dabbon<\/strong> and Carmel Dean<\/strong> and vocal supervision by Liz Caplan.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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\u2014she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in theatre history including \u201cDon\u2019t Rain On My Parade,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m the Greatest Star,\u201d and \u201cPeople,\u201d Michael Mayer\u2019s<\/strong> bold new production marks the first time FUNNY GIRL<\/strong> <\/em>has returned to Broadway since its debut 58 years ago.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tickets to FUNNY GIRL <\/em><\/strong>are available at https:\/\/seatgeek.com\/funny-girl-tickets<\/a>. Prices start at $69.00.<\/p>\n Powered by Lucky Seat<\/strong>, a limited number of tickets will be available for every performance of FUNNY GIRL<\/em><\/strong> for $47.50 per ticket. Digital lotteries will begin each Monday at 10AM ET and close the day prior to the performance at 10:30 AM 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). Lottery 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. For additional rules, and information on how to enter, visit\u201d https:\/\/www.luckyseat.com\/shows\/funnygirl-newyork<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FUNNY GIRL<\/em><\/strong> is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis, David Babani, Roy Furman, No Guarantees, Adam Blanshay Productions, Daryl Roth, Stephanie P. McClelland, Lang Entertainment Group, Playing Field, Gavin Kalin, Charles & Nicolas Talar, Fakston Productions, Sanford Robertson, Craig Balsam, Cue to Cue Productions, LenoffFedermanWolofsky Productions, Judith Ann Abrams \/ Peter May, Hunter Arnold, Creative Partners Productions, Elizabeth Armstrong, Jane Berg\u00e8re, Jean Doumanian, Larry Magid, Rosalind Productions, Iris Smith, Kevin & Trudy Sullivan, Julie Boardman \/ Kate Cannova, Heni Koenigsberg \/ Michelle Riley, Mira Road Productions \/ Seaview, In Fine Company, Elie Landau, Brian Moreland, Henry R. Mu\u00f1oz III & Kyle Ferari Mu\u00f1oz,\u00a0 MaggioAbrams \/ Brian & Dayna Lee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Follow FUNNY GIRL<\/em><\/strong> on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> & Instagram<\/a> @FunnyGirlBway. www.FunnyGirlOnBroadway.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Broadway Surprise! Emmy nominee Lea Michele takes over Funny Girl from\u00a0Beanie Feldstein. The producers today announce that Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Spring Awakening, \u201cGlee\u201d) will star as \u201cFanny Brice\u201d for Broadway’s Funny Girl starting Sept 6 at August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). 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