Funny Girl at August Wilson Theatre

Funny Girl, which charts the tale of Fanny Brice's rise from being a soft, simple, stage-shy young teenager to national stardom. It is based on the occurrences in the life of the Ziegfeld Follies star just before, during, and after World War I. Her chronicle starts with her early years in New York City's Lower East Side, where the teenager trudges her way through burlesque and vaudeville while hoping to make it big despite being excoriated by her family and friends who claim she isn't talented enough to be a star on stage. Additionally, it portrays the tale of her love story with Nick Arnstein, a charismatic man about town who's allure Fanny finds irresistible, and eventually, their subsequent failed marriage. The musical production at the Virginia/August Wilson Theatre is jam-packed with awesome music that viewers have come to expect from something of this caliber, and it features several show-stopping songs like "People" and "Don't Let It Rain on My Parade." You can also expect some top grade performances from the actors and stunning visuals. Tickets are fast running out because so many people want to see this one, so make sure to grab yours before it's too late and someone else gets what should be yours.