Funny Girl

 

                                                       Katerina McCrimmon

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are presenting the Philadelphia premiere of the Broadway revival, Funny Girl, at the Academy of Music from July 16- 28 2024, featuring Grammy Award-winner Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice  and introducing rising star Katerina McCrimmon as Fanny Brice. After debuting on Broadway in  1964, Funny Girl  starred Barbra Streisand in the movie in 1968 and became the highest grossing film in the U.S. that year. Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon is capturing the hearts of audiences everywhere. This is the retelling of the bittersweet story of a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on stage and the iconic songs that go along with it, such as “Don’t Rain on my Parade” and “People.” Funny Girl is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, and features the classic score by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winner Julie Styne and lyrics by Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner Bob Merrill with additional songs from Styne and Merrill. Harvey Fierstein revised the original book. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or by visiting online at ensembleartsphilly.org. In person ticket sales can be purchased daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box  Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See ensembleartsphilly.org for more information.