‘Funny Girl’ hits the road with an extra-thirsty Nicky Arnstein
we all know how that went. Then stand-by and relative unknown Julie Benko stepped into the role of Fanny Brice in the highly-anticipated revival of Funny Girl, and in true Barbra fashion, a star was born.
But the Broadway buzz was deafening as fans and agents clamored to predict who would step into that famous stole full-time. (Queerty had our shortlist, too.) Lea Michele broke box office records at the August Wilson Theatre, resurrecting the revival and re-living her full Glee fantasy life.
The musical now hits the road on a national tour, and Queerty has a first look.Katerina McCrimmon (she/her/they) headlines the cast, with a packed schedule booked through August 2024 and dates from coast to coast.
Early reviews have been positive, with one critic calling McCrimmon “a phenomenal Fanny—quirky, adorable, quick, clever, ambitious, and utterly romantic all at once.” McCrimmon made her Broadway debut in the revival of The Rose Tattoo starring Marisa Tomei, but her vocal prowess truly shines singing Funny Girl’s famous score, featuring music by Jule Stein and lyrics by Bob Merrill.Based on the life of Broadway star Fanny Brice, the musical’s occasionally clunky book focuses heavily on her tumultuous relationship with gambler Nick Arnstein.
