Photo: Funny Girl on Broadway/ twitterBeanie Feldsteinis suiting up forFunny Girl.The actress, 28, appeared in character as Fanny Brice in a preview trailer for the Broadway revival ofFunny Girl, which was first released Wednesday. In the clip, Feldstein walks backstage as the musical’s score plays in the background.After she steps onstage and into the theater lights, Feldstein is shown in her dressing room, where she looks in the mirror and delivers the famous line, “Hello, gorgeous,” with a wink.Feldstein was first announced as the star of the first-everFunny Girlrevival in August. The musical, which debuted in 1964 withBarbra Streisandoriginating the Fanny Brice role, also starsJane Lynchand Ramin Karimloo.In a Wednesday interview withEntertainment Weekly,Feldstein said the role of Fanny “felt like home,” explaining that she’d lovedFunny Girlsince she was a child.“I was a unique kid. I was the kid who wanted to watch the film version ofFunny Girlmore thanThe Little MermaidorBeauty and the Beast,” Feldstein recalled. “I would literally beg my mom to put it on at night in lieu of all the Disney classics. I was begging for Barbra on the tugboat, so it’s been my favorite story for as long as I can remember.“It had a profound impact on me even from the time I was very, very little, under 3 years old,” she continued. “And so, when I found out about this, and there was the opportunity to audition, I couldn’t believe it. It was in my wildest dreams.“funny girl on broadway/ twitter; Columbia Pictures/Courtesy EverettFeldstein has previously appeared in films likeBooksmartand in shows likeAmerican Crime Story. Despite her successful film and television career, Feldstein toldEWher lifelong dream had been to make it to Broadway, a goal she accomplished in 2017 when she appeared alongsideBette MidlerinHello, Dolly!“My heart for my whole life has always been with the theater,” she said.While she’s stepping onstage as a leading lady next, Feldstein said she feels both “fear” and “excitement” taking on the role of Fanny Brice, tellingEW,“To play Fanny Brice on Broadway for the first time since 1964? It’s remarkably intimidating, and that’s also what makes it unbelievably exciting.“Funny Girlrevival performances begin on March 26, 2022 and opens April 24, 2022 at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre.
Photo: Funny Girl on Broadway/ twitter
Beanie Feldsteinis suiting up forFunny Girl.The actress, 28, appeared in character as Fanny Brice in a preview trailer for the Broadway revival ofFunny Girl, which was first released Wednesday. In the clip, Feldstein walks backstage as the musical’s score plays in the background.After she steps onstage and into the theater lights, Feldstein is shown in her dressing room, where she looks in the mirror and delivers the famous line, “Hello, gorgeous,” with a wink.Feldstein was first announced as the star of the first-everFunny Girlrevival in August. The musical, which debuted in 1964 withBarbra Streisandoriginating the Fanny Brice role, also starsJane Lynchand Ramin Karimloo.In a Wednesday interview withEntertainment Weekly,Feldstein said the role of Fanny “felt like home,” explaining that she’d lovedFunny Girlsince she was a child.“I was a unique kid. I was the kid who wanted to watch the film version ofFunny Girlmore thanThe Little MermaidorBeauty and the Beast,” Feldstein recalled. “I would literally beg my mom to put it on at night in lieu of all the Disney classics. I was begging for Barbra on the tugboat, so it’s been my favorite story for as long as I can remember.“It had a profound impact on me even from the time I was very, very little, under 3 years old,” she continued. “And so, when I found out about this, and there was the opportunity to audition, I couldn’t believe it. It was in my wildest dreams.“funny girl on broadway/ twitter; Columbia Pictures/Courtesy EverettFeldstein has previously appeared in films likeBooksmartand in shows likeAmerican Crime Story. Despite her successful film and television career, Feldstein toldEWher lifelong dream had been to make it to Broadway, a goal she accomplished in 2017 when she appeared alongsideBette MidlerinHello, Dolly!“My heart for my whole life has always been with the theater,” she said.While she’s stepping onstage as a leading lady next, Feldstein said she feels both “fear” and “excitement” taking on the role of Fanny Brice, tellingEW,“To play Fanny Brice on Broadway for the first time since 1964? It’s remarkably intimidating, and that’s also what makes it unbelievably exciting.“Funny Girlrevival performances begin on March 26, 2022 and opens April 24, 2022 at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre.
Beanie Feldsteinis suiting up forFunny Girl.
The actress, 28, appeared in character as Fanny Brice in a preview trailer for the Broadway revival ofFunny Girl, which was first released Wednesday. In the clip, Feldstein walks backstage as the musical’s score plays in the background.
After she steps onstage and into the theater lights, Feldstein is shown in her dressing room, where she looks in the mirror and delivers the famous line, “Hello, gorgeous,” with a wink.
Feldstein was first announced as the star of the first-everFunny Girlrevival in August. The musical, which debuted in 1964 withBarbra Streisandoriginating the Fanny Brice role, also starsJane Lynchand Ramin Karimloo.
In a Wednesday interview withEntertainment Weekly,Feldstein said the role of Fanny “felt like home,” explaining that she’d lovedFunny Girlsince she was a child.
“I was a unique kid. I was the kid who wanted to watch the film version ofFunny Girlmore thanThe Little MermaidorBeauty and the Beast,” Feldstein recalled. “I would literally beg my mom to put it on at night in lieu of all the Disney classics. I was begging for Barbra on the tugboat, so it’s been my favorite story for as long as I can remember.
“It had a profound impact on me even from the time I was very, very little, under 3 years old,” she continued. “And so, when I found out about this, and there was the opportunity to audition, I couldn’t believe it. It was in my wildest dreams.”
funny girl on broadway/ twitter; Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett
Feldstein has previously appeared in films likeBooksmartand in shows likeAmerican Crime Story. Despite her successful film and television career, Feldstein toldEWher lifelong dream had been to make it to Broadway, a goal she accomplished in 2017 when she appeared alongsideBette MidlerinHello, Dolly!
“My heart for my whole life has always been with the theater,” she said.
While she’s stepping onstage as a leading lady next, Feldstein said she feels both “fear” and “excitement” taking on the role of Fanny Brice, tellingEW,“To play Fanny Brice on Broadway for the first time since 1964? It’s remarkably intimidating, and that’s also what makes it unbelievably exciting.”
Funny Girlrevival performances begin on March 26, 2022 and opens April 24, 2022 at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre.
source: people.com
