A Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” is aiming to open next year with Beanie Feldstein in the starring role originated by Barbra Streisand.
Producers announced Wednesday that Feldstein, the “Booksmart” and “Lady Bird” actor, will star as Ziegfeld Follies comedian Fanny Brice in spring 2022 at a Broadway theatre to be announced.
RELATED: Get The First Glimpse Of Beanie Feldstein As Monica Lewinsky In ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ “Funny Girl” has a score by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, with a book by Isobel Lennart.
This will be the first Broadway revival of the 1964 musical. Streisand won an Oscar for the film adaptation. This will not be the first time Feldstein has tackled the part: “The first time I played Fanny Brice was at my third
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