Funny Girl is an iconic musical that centers on the life of , a legendary Broadway performer from the Lower East Side who rose to fame with the Ziegfeld Follies. The production is famous for its powerful imagery—from the high-fashion 1920s costumes to the sweeping "Don't Rain on My Parade" sequence—and has been a star-making vehicle for legendary actresses. Iconic Performances and Visuals
: Critics at Northern Soul and Manchester Evening News praised her energy and "perfect comic timing" during her highly publicized run in London and Manchester.
: The definitive Fanny Brice, her 1968 film performance featured a famous helicopter shot on a moving train and popularised the line, "Hello, gorgeous!". Funny Girl image
The musical has seen several notable "Funny Girls" whose performances are immortalized in production photography:
“She brings the house down... you could hear a pin drop when she performed her heartbreaking rendition of 'Don't Rain On My Parade'.” www.northernsoul.me.uk · 1 year ago Funny Girl is an iconic musical that centers
: Recent Broadway revivals showcased new visual takes on the classic story, with bold scenic designs by David Zinn and costumes by Susan Hilferty. Community Perspectives
“The imagery is artfully shot, flawlessly composed, and endlessly beautiful to look at; awash in a mix of soft pastels and vivid pop colors.” Los Angeles Blade · 2 years ago : The definitive Fanny Brice, her 1968 film
Review: Funny Girl, Palace Theatre, Manchester - Northern Soul