"Funny Girl"
Hannah Shankman and Izaiah Montaque Harris in the National Tour of Funny Girl. (Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)
December 21, 2024, 1:58 pm
Hannah Shankman relishes role of Fanny Brice in ‘Funny Girl’
“It’s such an honor to play such a beautifully nuanced, flushed out, iconic Jewish woman,” Shankman said.
By David Rullo
Beanie Feldstein, center, as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl." (Matthew Murphy)
July 14, 2023, 12:28 pm
‘Funny Girl’ tour casts non-Jewish actor as lead, reigniting ‘Jewface’ criticism
The casting adds to an ongoing debate over identity and performance.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Lea Michele attends an event in New York City, June 15, 2022. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for alice + olivia)
July 11, 2022, 2:15 pm
Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein in ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway
“A dream come true is an understatement,” Michele said in an Instagram post.
By Andrew Lapin
Beanie Feldstein stars in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl." (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
April 21, 2022, 2:56 pm
Beanie Feldstein opens up on ‘Funny Girl’ role
"Incredibly meaningful for me as a Jewish woman"
By Linda Buchwald
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