Click to read more about funny girl libretto by isobel lennart. Streisands only other broadway credit at the time was a small role in i can get it for you wholesale, but she was destined to become even more famous than the showgirl she would portray in the. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Noeltner author1styne, jule, 19051994 author2noeltner, robert h author3merrill, bob author4lennart, isobel author5j. Funny girl drury lane oakbrook funny girl is the semiautobiographical tale of brices meteoric rise to fame and her stormy relationship with nick arnstein, a wealthy and charming gambler. Music by jule styne lyrics by bob merrill book by isobel lennart. The semibiographical plot is based on the life and career of broadway star, film. Funny girl is a 1964 musical with a book by isobel lennart, music by jule styne, and lyrics by bob merrill. Streisands only other broadway credit at the time was a bit part in i can get it for you wholesale, but she was destined to become even more famous than the showgirl she would portray in the hit. Funny girl, a musical romantic comedy, is the semibiographical story of beloved comedienne fanny brice. Funny girl by lennart, isobel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recorded live manchester palace theatre, august 2017. Isobel lennarts book, newly revised by harvey fierstein, is a fairly conventional biographical tale of a quirky brooklynborn ziegfeld showgirl turned superstar who rises to the top with sheer force of her comic personality, will and talent, rather than her looks, but who has a less successful marriage to a smooth chancer and professional.
The musical is semibiographical, based on the life and career. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Music by jule styne lyrics by bob merrill book by isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart produced for the broadway stage by ray stark new. Isobel lennarts book skirts sentimentality reasonably well until fanny and nick turn serious, get married and run into troubles. Her father was a dentist working out of their home on crescent street. Isobel lennart may 18, 1915 january 25, 1971 was an american screenwriter and. Isobel lennart was born isobel fredrika hochdorf on may 8, 1915, in brooklyn.
The original book was written by isobel lennart, music composed by jule styne and lyrics written by bob merrill. A triumphant story of starry success and a bittersweet story of love, jule styne and bob merrills funny girl is a musical theatre classic which celebrates the exuberant and elegant flavor of broadway in the 1910s and 20s and the comic genius of fanny brice. Funny girl is a 1968 american biographical musical comedydrama film directed by william wyler. If you ever have the opportunity to discuss the book with others, you. Barbra streisand, new star in town, traces her rise to funny girl by joanne stang. Funny girl first opened on broadway on the 26 th march 1964 at the winter garden theatre. Isobel lennart was born on may 18, 1915 in brooklyn, new york city, new york, usa. It later transferred to the majestic theatre and the broadway theatre and closed in 1967. Funny girl a musical by jule styne, bob merrill and isobel. Funny girl film, the sundowners, writers guild of america award, academy award for best adapted screenplay. In 1964, lennart wrote the book for the broadway musical funny girl, based on the life and career of fanny brice and her tempestuous relationship with.
I knew that whatever the rest of the performance held, we were in good hands. Funny girl returns to the london stage for the first time since its 1966 premiere. A sonia friedman, scott landis and chocolate factory production of a musical in two acts with music by jule styne, lyrics by bob merrill, and a book by isobel lennart with revisions by. It moved locations twice before closing on july 1st, 1967, at the broadway theater after 1,348 performances. Isobel lennart book harvey fierstein revised book michael mayer director lynne page choreography michael pavelka set designer matthew wright costume designer mark henderson lighting designer richard brooker sound designer alan williams musical supervisor and arrangements chris walker orchestrations. Isobel lennart is credited as writer and source material. In this funny monologue, fanny expresses her burning desire to become an actress and that soon it will be her turn to make it in show business.
The bright lights of broadway will shine on the sydney opera house this july as the sydney symphony orchestra presents the hit broadway musical funny girl in concert. Funny girl is a musical with a book by isobel lennart, music by jule styne, and lyrics by bob merrill. It was made into a film in 1968, which was nominated for 8 oscars and won one, best actress for barbra streisand. Hilarious, passionate, tender and entertaining, funny girl tells the story of fanny brice who, in the ziegfeld follies, in hollywood films, and on the radio, was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time. Isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart funny girl is presented by arrangement with tams witmark music library, inc. The semibiographical plot is based on the life and career of broadway. Funny girl is a musical play about the life of actress fanny brice, from. Purchase tickets this show has been canceled sadly. Funny girl libretto by isobel lennart librarything. Lennart 19151971 started working as a screenwriter in the early 1940s and is best known for writing the book and motion picture biography of fanny brice, funny girl which later appeared on broadway. Isobel lennart project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Book by isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart music by jules styne lyrics by bob merrill directed by brian kelly music direction by brendan kenney choreography by katie alexander. Funny girl is a 1964 musical opened on broadway in 1964 with a book by isobel lennart, music by jule styne, and lyrics by bob merrill. She died on january 25, 1971 in hemet, california, usa. Featuring such beloved songs as people, dont rain on my parade, and. Music by jule styne, lyrics by bob merrill, book by isobel lennart chichester festival theatre production minerva theatre, chichester 2008 share. Funny girl music by jule styne, lyrics by bob merrill, book by isobel lennart directed by ron daum march 6 april 12, 2020 performances are now sadly canceled.
Barbra streisand funny girl sheet music in eb major. Funny girl closed july 1, 1967 after a run of 1,348 performances. Before barbra streisand won the lead role in funny girl, it was turned down by mary martin, anne bancroft, and carol burnett. Funny girl, which features music by jule styne, lyrics by bob merrill, and a book by isobel lennart based on her short story, opened on broadway on march 26th, 1964, at the winter garden theater. With music and lyrics by bob merrill and jule styne and book by isobel lennart, styne and merrill, the broadway smash which skyrocketed barbra streisand to stardom, is revived with olivier and bafta award winner sheridan smith previously at the chocolate factory in little shop of. Funny girl in the ziegfeld follies, in hollywood films, and on the radio, fanny brice was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time. In that, funny girl funny haha and funny peculiar taps into the sad strain of showbiz. Barbra streisand, new star in town, traces her rise to.
Funny girl mar 26, 1964 jul 01, 1967 book by isobel lennart. Funny girl a musical by jule styne, bob merrill and. Isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart. Barbra streisand famously played the lead role in the original broadway production and went on to. In 1964, lennart wrote the book for the broadway musical funny girl, based on the life and career of fanny brice and her tempestuous relationship with gambler nick arnstein. Funny girl the musical, coming to cinemas wednesday 24 october. A monologue from the play funny girl by isobel lennart. Isobel lennart may 18, 1915 january 25, 1971 was an american screenwriter and playwright biography. It moved locations twice before closing on july 1st, 1967, at the broadway theater after 1,348. Book by isobel lennart from an original strory by miss lennart.
It is loosely based on the life and career of broadway and film star and comedian fanny brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler nicky arnstein. Isobel lennart before barbra streisand won the leading role in funny girl, it was turned down by mary martin, anne bancroft, and carol burnett. Streisands only other broadway credit at the time was a small role in i can get it for you wholesale, but she was destined to become even more famous than the showgirl she would portray in the hit musical. Her mother, victoria lennart livingston, died when isobel was five years old. A new london production opened at the menier chocolate factory on december 2, 2015, starring sheridan smith as fanny. Funny girl original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 26, 1964 and played through jul 1, 1967. Featuring such beloved songs as people, dont rain on my parade, and sadie, sadie.
Book by isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart based on incidents in the life of fanny brice. The semibiographical plot is based on the life and career of broadway star, film actress. The screenplay by isobel lennart was adapted from her book for the eponymous stage musical. Funny girl is the bittersweet, classic musical drama about vaudevilles sweetheart, fanny brice. With music by jule styne, lyrics by bob merrill and a book by isobel lennart, the stage musical, retitled funny girl, opened at the winter garden theatre on march 26, 1964 starring a 22yearold powerhouse talent from brooklyn named barbra streisand. The semibiographical plot is based on the life and career of broadway star, film actress and comedian fanny brice featuring her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler nick arnstein. Book by isobel lennart from an original story by miss lennart.
And with showstopping performances of some of musical theatres greatest anthems, dont rain. She was a writer, known for funny girl 1968, love me or leave me 1955 and meet me in las vegas 1956. The original cast featured barbra streisand, sydney chaplin, kay medford and jean stapleton. Funny girl, which starred barbra streisand as fanny brice in both the original stage and film versions, features songs including im the greatest star, dont rain on my parade, the music that makes me dance and people. Funny girl dont miss your opportunity to see funny girl at theatre by the sea, as this is the only theatre in the country allowed to produce the show in 2020. Citation titlefunny girl music music by jule styne. Thats my problem im a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls. Broadways 1964 tony award for her book as part of a best musical nomination for funny girl. Funny girl musical project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Ziegfeld follies girl, fanny brice, reflects on her rise from being henry streets beloved girl next door to an american vaudeville legend. This book is hilariously funny, but is evidently considered by publishers or the terminally politically correct, to be unsuitable for publication in the authors native. The semibiographical plot is based on the life and career of broadway, film star and comedienne fanny brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler nick arnstein. For information on performance rights, please contact the companies listed immediately following the vocal scores listing funny girl gives motivation to analyze information and is also useful when criticizing plots. Sydney symphony orchestra funny girl the musical in concert.
Funny girl oct 01, 1996 nov 10, 1996 book by isobel lennart based on an original story by isobel lennart musicalcome. Jule styne, bob merrill and isobel lennart musicalize the life of fanny brice, who rose from the ranks of brooklyn vaudeville to headline the ziegfeld follies, but found unhappiness in her. Funny girl is a 1968 american biographical romantic musical comedydrama film directed by william. Funny girl is a musical play about the life of actress fanny brice, from her first forays into show business and love affair with gambler nick arnstein to her success and final divorce. With humor, talent, and chutzpah, young fanny, an awkward jewish girl who isnt pretty, defies the odds and becomes one of the greatest stars of her generation. Williamson firm year1964 publisherchappellstyne and wonderful music corp language. The bright lights of broadway will shine on the sydney opera house in july as the sydney symphony orchestra presents the hit broadway musical funny girl in concert. Based on the life and career of broadway star, film actress and comedienne fanny brice a role made famous by barbara streisand on broadway and. Funny girl opened on broadway on march 26, 1964 and played for 1,348 performances at the winter garden, majestic, and broadway theatres. Isobel lennart book harvey fierstein revised book michael mayer director lynne page choreography. It is loosely based on the life and career of ziegfeld follies star and comedian fanny brice, telling the story of her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler nick arnstein. Funny girl insights educational guide 4 introduction. Lennart, isobel social networks and archival context.
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