Bob Merrill

Funny Girl at Philly’s Academy of Music July 16 – 28

WELCOME TO MUSICAL COMEDY HEAVEN!
Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, an updated book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer, this love letter to the theatre has the whole shebang!

The sensational Broadway revival dazzles with one of the most celebrated musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” 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—she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

“Vivacious and delightfully glitzy!”
– Vogue

“Bravo! Nothing short of thrilling!”
– New York Sun

“FUNNY GIRL is the exact musical that we need right now.”
– Collider

“It fed my musical theater-loving soul, and I fell head-over-heels with its stars and their outsized talents”
– Broadway World Nashville

“Move over, Barbra Streisand, there’s a new Fanny Brice”
– Star Tribune

Recommended for ages 10 and older.
The listed age is a recommendation, but please use your own discretion when making a decision for your young theatergoers.

For tix and more info about Funny Girl at Academy of  Music, click here