Funny Girl Sparknotes

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Funny Girl is a musical featuring an iconic score by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill, an original book by Isobel Lennart and an updated book by Harvey Fernstein. Directed for a new generation by Michael Mayer. On tour at the Orpheum Theater San Francisco. 05/17/2024. “Funny Girl” follows the life of Fanny Brice, a talented comedienne and singer who rises from humble beginnings to a star on Broadway. The play also explores her turbulent personal life, particularly her relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. Newcomer Katerina McCrimmon stars as Fanny Brice in the national tour of Funny Girl. McCrimmon’s voice has impeccable control and volume that makes her the center of attention, she keeps amazing breath control on even the …show more content…

McCrimmon’s physical comedy brings charm, wit, and likeability to Fanny without being corny or over-the-top. McCrimmon’s facial expressions are gold and make the audience laugh. Katerina McCrimmon also makes Fanny Brice her own, bringing us a nuanced performance depicting a realistic image of womanhood and heartbreak Izaiah Montaque Harris plays sidekick Eddie Ryan, the power of his voice does not steal the show the same way McCrimmon’s does but his tap dance skills are what really set him apart. Harris’s tap dancing is put on display in his show stopping number “Eddie’s Tap.” He creates a song with his remarkable tap skills and is arguably the funniest number in the show. Izaiah Montaque Harris brings fresh and entertaining acting to “Funny Girl” and portrays his friendship with Fanny Brice with care. The sets and costumes of Funny Girl are impressive and integral to the story's setting. The sets are supposed to transport us back to the early 20th century and do just that. Uses of minimalistic design for the sets paired with the elaborate costumes puts focus on the characters' personalities and relationships with each other rather than the world they are living

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