Funny Girl at August Wilson Theatre

Fanny Brice is a loved comedienne who ascended to superstardom even though many of her friends and neighbors told her she wasn't beautiful enough for the stage. Her tale starts in her irrepressible youth on New York's Lower East Side, where the stage-struck teenager feels her way through burlesque and vaudeville. Fanny is a smart one; she has an excellent voice and big aspirations and knows she can make it. At some point, Fanny's heart is instantly taken by Nick Arnstein, a good-looking and charming gambler with a softer side. Her potential at fame is finally here with her forthcoming performance in the Ziegfeld Follies. Her only problem is that Nick Arnstein, who is completely unaware to her feelings, is constantly disappearing on "business" trips. After a passionate encounter in Baltimore, Nick and Fanny acknowledge their sentiments for one another, and Fanny bravely leaves the Follies to join Nick across the ocean. Nick wins a large sum of money, and the couple quickly gets married and settles down. Fanny has to make a decision between her stunning career in show business or her adoring husband, who resents her success more and more as it grows. What an astounding story line, but remember, tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours before it is too late.