The Broadway revival of Funny Girl has had quite the rollercoaster ride. It started off strong, with Beanie Feldstein captivating her fans in the lead role of Fanny Brice. However, critics and Tony Award nominators were not as impressed, and ticket sales began to decline. Feldstein made a public exit from the show, and in a surprising move, producers brought in Glee star Lea Michele to take her place. Michele’s performance wowed both fans and critics, leading to a surge in box office receipts.
The show broke records at the August Wilson Theatre, including a weekly gross of $2,062,739 in January 2023. This was the highest gross for an eight-performance week in the venue’s history. The show continued to break records, surpassing its own previous achievements. Prior to Funny Girl, the house record was held by Mean Girls in 2018.
Currently, the revival stars Lea Michele, along with Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes, and Tovah Feldshuh. However, the show has announced its closing notice for Sunday, September 3, marking the end of Michele’s run. There are only 25 more performances left to catch her in this iconic role.
The production of Funny Girl is a collaboration between several producers, including Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis, and David Babani, among others.
Despite its ups and downs, this revival of Funny Girl has certainly made its mark on Broadway. Don’t miss your chance to see Lea Michele shine before the final curtain falls.
