| Location | Venue | Dates | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | PPAC | September 9-16, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | DeVos Performance Hall | September 19-24, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Detroit, MI | Fisher Theater | September 26–October 8, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Memphis, TN | Orpheum Theatre | October 10-15, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Charlotte, NC | Belk Theater | October 17-22, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Baltimore, MD | Hippodrome Theatre | October 24-29, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Greenville, SC | Peace Center | October 31–November 5, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Durham, NC | DPAC | November 7-12, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Broward Center | November 14-26, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Tampa, FL | Straz Center | November 28–December 3, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Orlando, FL | Dr. Phillips Center | December 5-10, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Naples, FL | Hayes Hall | December 26-31, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Nashville, TN | TPAC | January 2-7, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Marcus Center | January 9-14, 2024 ℹ | 2023-2024 |
| Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre | January 16-21, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| St. Louis, MO | Fabulous Fox Theatre | January 23–February 4, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| East Lansing, MI | Wharton Center | February 6-11, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Buffalo, NY | Shea’s PAC | February 13-18, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Cleveland, OH | Connor Palace | February 20–March 10, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Civic Center | March 12-17, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Smith Center | March 26-31, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Ahmanson Theatre | April 2-28, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| San Francisco, CA | Orpheum Theatre | April 30–May 26, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | Segerstrom Center | May 28–June 9, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Hartford, CT | The Bushnell | June 18-23, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Washington, DC | Opera House | June 25–July 14, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Academy of Music | July 16-28, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Atlanta, GA | Fox Theatre | July 30–August 4, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Dallas, TX | Music Hall | August 6-18, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Houston, TX | Hobby Center | August 20-25, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Seattle, WA | Paramount Theatre | September 24-29, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Spokane, WA | First Interstate Center | October 1-6, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Eccles Theater | October 8-13, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Tempe, AZ | ASU Gammage | October 15-20, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Omaha, NE | Orpheum Theater | November 12-17, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Cincinnati, OH | Aronoff Center | November 19–December 1, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Kansas City, MO | Music Hall | December 3-8, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Denver, CO | Denver Center | December 10-22, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Madison, WI | Overture Center | December 31, 2024–January 5, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Benedum Center | January 7-12, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Sarasota, FL | Van Wezel PAH | January 14-19, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Fort Myers, FL | Mann Performing Arts Hall | January 21-26, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Kravis Center | January 28–February 2, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Boston, MA | Boston Opera House | February 4-16, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre | February 25–March 2, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Austin, TX | Bass Concert Hall | March 4-9, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| New Orleans, LA | Saenger Theatre | March 11-16, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Fayetteville, AR | Walton Arts Center | March 18-23, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Columbus, OH | Ohio Theatre | March 25-30, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Schenectady, NY | Proctors Theatre | April 1-6, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Rochester, NY | Auditorium Theatre | April 8-13, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
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| Location | Venue | Dates | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | PPAC | September 9-16, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | DeVos Performance Hall | September 19-24, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Detroit, MI | Fisher Theater | September 26–October 8, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Memphis, TN | Orpheum Theatre | October 10-15, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Charlotte, NC | Belk Theater | October 17-22, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Baltimore, MD | Hippodrome Theatre | October 24-29, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Greenville, SC | Peace Center | October 31–November 5, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Durham, NC | DPAC | November 7-12, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | Broward Center | November 14-26, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Tampa, FL | Straz Center | November 28–December 3, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Orlando, FL | Dr. Phillips Center | December 5-10, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Naples, FL | Hayes Hall | December 26-31, 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Nashville, TN | TPAC | January 2-7, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Milwaukee, WI | Marcus Center | January 9-14, 2024 ℹ | 2023-2024 |
| Minneapolis, MN | Orpheum Theatre | January 16-21, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| St. Louis, MO | Fabulous Fox Theatre | January 23–February 4, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| East Lansing, MI | Wharton Center | February 6-11, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Buffalo, NY | Shea’s PAC | February 13-18, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Cleveland, OH | Connor Palace | February 20–March 10, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Civic Center | March 12-17, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Smith Center | March 26-31, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Ahmanson Theatre | April 2-28, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| San Francisco, CA | Orpheum Theatre | April 30–May 26, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | Segerstrom Center | May 28–June 9, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Hartford, CT | The Bushnell | June 18-23, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Washington, DC | Opera House | June 25–July 14, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Academy of Music | July 16-28, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Atlanta, GA | Fox Theatre | July 30–August 4, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Dallas, TX | Music Hall | August 6-18, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Houston, TX | Hobby Center | August 20-25, 2024 | 2023-2024 |
| Seattle, WA | Paramount Theatre | September 24-29, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Spokane, WA | First Interstate Center | October 1-6, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Eccles Theater | October 8-13, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Tempe, AZ | ASU Gammage | October 15-20, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Omaha, NE | Orpheum Theater | November 12-17, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Cincinnati, OH | Aronoff Center | November 19–December 1, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Kansas City, MO | Music Hall | December 3-8, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Denver, CO | Denver Center | December 10-22, 2024 | 2024-2025 |
| Madison, WI | Overture Center | December 31, 2024–January 5, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | Benedum Center | January 7-12, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Sarasota, FL | Van Wezel PAH | January 14-19, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Fort Myers, FL | Mann Performing Arts Hall | January 21-26, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Kravis Center | January 28–February 2, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Boston, MA | Boston Opera House | February 4-16, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| San Antonio, TX | Majestic Theatre | February 25–March 2, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Austin, TX | Bass Concert Hall | March 4-9, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| New Orleans, LA | Saenger Theatre | March 11-16, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Fayetteville, AR | Walton Arts Center | March 18-23, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Columbus, OH | Ohio Theatre | March 25-30, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Schenectady, NY | Proctors Theatre | April 1-6, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Rochester, NY | Auditorium Theatre | April 8-13, 2025 | 2024-2025 |
- Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Intermissions: 1
- Age Recommendation: 10+
Funny Girl tells the bitter-sweet story of Fanny Brice, whose unique comedic and vocal talent see her rise from young Brooklyn music hall performer to star, and her tempestuous relationship with gambler, Nicky Arnstein.
- Producer: NETworks Presentations in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis & David Babani
- Music: Jule Styne
- Lyrics: Bob Merrill
- Book: Isobel Lennart
- Book Revisions: Harvey Fierstein
- Director: Michael Mayer
- Associate Director: Johanna McKeon
- Choreographer: Ellenore Scott
- Tap Choreographer: Ayodele Casel
- Associate Choreographer: Jeffrey Gugliotti
- Music Supervisor: Michael Rafter
- Orchestrations: Chris Walker
- Lighting Design: Kevin Adams
- Scenic Design: David Zinn
- Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
- Sound Design: Brian Ronan & Cody Spencer
- Hair & Wig Design: Campbell Young Associates
- Production Stage Manager: Jovon E. Shuck
- Stage Manager: Stacy N. Taylor
- Casting: Jim Carnahan, CSA, & Jason Thinger, CSA
- Booking Company: The Booking Group
- Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing
CAST
Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).
HANNAH SHANKMAN (Fanny Brice) is thrilled to march her band out as Fanny Brice in this absolutely gorgeous production. Broadway: Hair, Side Show, Les Misérables, Wicked. West End: Hair, Homemade Fusion. National Tours: The Band’s Visit, Rent, Les Misérables. Select Regional: The Kennedy Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival, La Jolla Playhouse, Syracuse Stage, Casa Manana, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, BTG, Arrow Rock Lyceum. TV/Film: The Last Five Years, 85th Academy Awards, The Greenway. Endless thanks to her family, the entire FG creative team, Jim Carnahan Casting and her incredible agents at Daniel Hoff Agency. For Shane and Charlie. @hannahbshank
MELISSA MANCHESTER (Mrs. Brice) returns to the theatrical stage to celebrate a versatile 50-year career. With 19 Billboard charted hits including “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” the GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter was the first artist to have two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year, received the NARAS Governor’s Award and is in the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Hall of Fame. National tours: Song & Dance (Emma), Music Of The Night (Lead). Film: For The Boys (Corrine). TV: Blossom (Maddy Russo). Her 25th album, RE:VIEW, is due to release in 2024.
STEPHEN MARK LUKAS (Nick Arnstein) is thrilled to bring Funny Girl to audiences across North America after understudying the role in the Broadway revival. Broadway: Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon. Regional: Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Oklahoma! (Curly), South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Camelot (Lancelot), and Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson). TV: Gossip Girl and FBI: Most Wanted.
IZAIAH MONTAQUE HARRIS (Eddie Ryan). Since being put in tap classes taught by his mother as a child, he has learned to shine from Chicago to NY. Recent highlights: NY City Center’s Artists at the Center, Riverdance, The Tap Dance Kid, After Midnight (Tap Mathematician). BTA Award for Outstanding Actor, Jeff Award for Best Ensemble, Jacob’s Pillow Alumni, MADD Rhythms.
WALTER COPPAGE (Florenz Ziegfeld). Select theatre credits include: The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, The Curious Incident…, Radio Golf, The Royale, A Christmas Carol, Pride & Prejudice, Fences, To Kill A Mockingbird, Master Harold And The Boys, Hamlet, The Mountaintop, Water By The Spoonful, The Clean House, Ruined, Our Town, The Miracle Worker. Select TV credits include: Somebody Somewhere, Chicago Med, Leverage: Redemption, Black Mafia Family, The Chi, 61st St, The Shining Girls, Detroiters, Sprung. Select film credits include: All Creatures Here Below, Jayhawkers.
LEAH PLATT (Emma/Mrs. Nadler). Leah most recently performed across the country as Tzeitel in the first national tour of Fiddler on the Roof. Recent credits include: Which Way to the Stage (Signature Theatre); Frozen (Disney Cruise Line); The Prom (White Plains PAC); The Marvelous Wonderettes (The Palace Theater). She is a graduate of Northwestern University.
CHRISTINE BUNUAN (Mrs. Meeker). National tours include: Miss Saigon (Gigi,) and …Spelling Bee. Chicago Theatre credits include: Goodman, Paramount, Northlight, Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago, Shakespeare, Silk Road Rising, TimeLine, and more.
CHERYL STERN (Mrs. Strakosh, u/s Mrs. Brice) Broadway: La Cage Aux Folles (Tony winning revival), The Women (Roundabout), Laughing Room Only. Off Broadway: A Letter To Harvey Milk, Shoes and Baggage, Fiorello (Encores!), First Lady Suite (Transport Group), I Love You, You’re Perfect. National Tours: La Cage, Les Miserables, Grand Night For Singing, Evita, Fiddler. Regional: Goodspeed, Baltimore Stage, Westport Playhouse, The Huntington (IRNE Award), Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Group, Capital Rep,The Muny and more. TV: “And Just Like That,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (recurring), “Unforgettable,” “Law&Order- CI,” “Sondheim… at Carnegie Hall” (PBS). Film: Brooklyn Lobster, This is Where I Leave You, Can’t Let It Go. www.cherylstern.com @cherylsternlive
DAVID FOLEY, JR. (Tom Keeney). Select New York/touring credits: The Phantom of the Opera (Reyer, Firmin), Forbidden Broadway, and the title ogre in Shrek The Musical. Favorite regional: Oz (L. Frank Baum, freeFall Theatre Company), Finding Nemo: The Musical (Marlin, WDW), and Guys in Dolls (Nathan, Kevin Kline Award nomination, Best Actor). TV/Film: The Flight Before Christmas (Hallmark), Broadcasting Christmas (Lifetime). 2023 MAC Award nominee (Manhattan Association of Cabarets, Best Male Performer).
VINNY ANDALORO (Swing, u/s Mr. Renaldi) is thrilled to be a part of this iconic show! National Tours: Cats. Regional: Ogunquit, NSMT, The LEX. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Endless thanks to The Collective Talent. “Love to my amazing family, friends, mentors, and incredible partner, Jackson.” IG: @vinny__andaloro
JACK BIANCHI (Ensemble, u/s Eddie Ryan) is honored to make his National Tour debut with Funny Girl. Jack graduated from Chapman University. He recently made his off-Broadway premiere in You’re Invited, and performed in Savor in Napa. Jack is beyond grateful to his family, friends, and all who supported him to get here. All glory to God. @jack_bianchi
COURTNEY BRADY (Ensemble) So grateful to be here! Broadway Lab: Crazy For You (Dir: Susan Stroman). Tours: The Producers. Regional Theaters: Papermill, NSMT, Riverside, Maltz Jupiter, Fireside. Thanks to TPG and the entire Funny Girl Team! Endless love/gratitude to my family and friends. Thanks God – “in highlands/heartache all the same”! @cocobrady
KATE E. COOK (Ensemble, u/s Emma, u/s Mrs. Strakosh, u/s Mrs. Meeker). National tour debut! Select credits: Chicago, Camelot, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Holiday Inn, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Guys and Dolls, The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes. Love to my husband and crazy family! Enjoy! http://www.kateellacook.com @kateellacook
CONNOR COUGHLIN (Swing) Graduated from Royal Winnipeg Ballet and Circle in the Square. NYC: Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Tours: 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Elf. Regional: The REV, Ogunquit, North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Fireside.
JOEL DOUGLAS (Ensemble, u/s Mr. Renaldi). National Tour debut! Off-Broadway: Empire. Regional: MUNY, North Carolina Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, Theatre By The Sea, Reagle Music Theatre, New Bedford Theatre Festival. Film/TV: “Growing Up” (Disney+). Boston Conservatory and LINK Graduate. @jdouglasbreeden
ANNABELLE DUFFY (u/s Fanny Brice, u/s Emma, u/s Mrs. Meeker) is so thrilled to be making her National Tour debut in the company of Funny Girl! BFA CMU Drama Class of 2023. Endless gratitude to Carnahan, Daniel Hoff, Julia Watkinson, and her fabulous family and friends.
MATHEW FEDOREK (Swing, u/s Tom Keeney, u/s Florenz Ziegfeld, u/s Mr. Renaldi) National Tour Debut! Regional: Pittsburgh CLO, The Muny, KC Starlight, Arizona Theatre Company, Lincoln Park. Proud Penn State Musical Theatre Alum. Thanks to his family and his agents at CTG. I love you, Jack. For Mom and Dad! @mathew.fedorek
ALEX HARTMAN (Ensemble, Dance Captain, u/s Emma) is honored to be making her Broadway National Tour debut in Funny Girl. Select credits include: ACT of Connecticut, Riverside Theatre, Transcendence Theatre Company, and Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Endless gratitude to CESD, my family, friends and incredibly supportive wife, Kayley. IG: @alexjhartman
KATHY LIU (Ensemble) is a Bay Area native and graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program. National tour debut! Credits: Cabaret (Goodspeed), Watch Night workshop (Perelman PAC), JChen Project, Dickinson (AppleTV). Much love to my family and friends for their support! Rep: MTA IG: @kathyliu_
MISSY MARION (Ensemble). is thrilled to join this amazing company! Favorite credits at Musical Theatre West, Ogunquit Playhouse, Forestburgh Playhouse, 3D Theatricals, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Endless love to my family and Trevor, whose support has made my dreams a reality!
BRYAN CHARLES MOORE (Swing, u/s Tom Keeney, u/s Florenz Ziegfeld, u/s Mr. Renaldi) is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota and currently calls the DC area home. Tours: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, White Christmas. Regional: Signature, Arena Stage, Ogunquit Playhouse, Ordway, TUTS. Thanks to my team at the Luedtke Agency, and love to my husband Steven. IG: @bryancmoore
SAMI MURPHY (Ensemble), NJ native, is thrilled to join this revival! Tours: My Fair Lady, CoComelon! Regional: Footloose, Mamma Mia!, 42nd Street, Cinderella. Huge thanks to PMA, and to Mom, Dad, family, church and mentors for their continued love & support. samimurphy.com @samimurph34
Emily Anne Nester (Swing) is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut! Regional credits: 42nd Street (Ensemble u/s Anytime Annie), Kinky Boots (Ensemble), Wizard of Oz (Ensemble) at Music Theater Wichita. Huge thank you to her family, and friends for their love and support, and special thanks to @resoluteartistsagency ! IG: @emilyannenester
MYAH SEGURA (Ensemble) is proud to be making her touring debut with Funny Girl! Based in NYC and graduated from Point Park University. Recently in PCLO’s The Music Man and Anything Goes (ensemble). Trained at LaGuardia HS, Ballet Hispanico, Shuffles, and National Dance Institute. @mishmyah
BRENDAN SHEEHAN (Ensemble). National Tour debut! Select Credits: Footloose (Ren), A Chorus Line (Mike), Pippin (Ensemble). BFA from Boston Conservatory. So much love to my family, friends, and educators. Special thanks to @hendersonhoganagency! IG: @brendan.sheehan1
JORDON TAYLOR (Ensemble). National Tour debut! Credits: Singin’ in the Rain (Ogunquit Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre), & The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse). Chicago College of Performing Arts BFA graduate. Many thanks to her family, friends, and @HudsonArtistsAgency for their support! IG: @jordontaylor18
SEAN SEAMUS THOMPSON (Ensemble, u/s Tom Keeney, u/s Nick Arnstein, u/s Florenz Ziegfeld). Broadway: Sunset Boulevard (Joe Gillis u/s). Tours: Love Never Dies (Raoul); The Sound of Music (Captain u/s). Off-Broadway: Penelope (Barius, original cast album). TV: “The Walking Dead: Dead City” (AMC); “An Evening with Lerner and Loewe”(PBS). Regional favorites: Hunchback (Phoebus), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), Cabaret (Cliff). @seanseamusthompson
TRAVIS WARD-OSBORNE (Ensemble, u/s Nick Arnstein, u/s Eddie Ryan). Elated to be joining the cast! Broadway credits: Moulin Rouge!, Miss Saigon, Disney’s Aladdin, A Beautiful Noise, and Holiday Inn! National Tours: Moulin Rouge!, Pretty Woman. Impossible without Mom. For Peyton always. Go Blue! Thanks @blocnyc! I’m @tdubbyo
ANNALIESE WILBUR (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain). Broadway National tour debut! Raised in West Bloomfield, MI. Boston Conservatory ‘23 grad (shoutout BoCo Tap Club)! Special hugs to family, friends, and Dustin & Marc with Daniel Hoff Agency. Big kisses for Harley. @annaliese.wilbur
- Producer: NETworks Presentations in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis & David Babani
- Music: Jule Styne
- Lyrics: Bob Merrill
- Book: Isobel Lennart
- Book Revisions: Harvey Fierstein
- Director: Michael Mayer
- Associate Director: Johanna McKeon
- Choreographer: Ellenore Scott
- Tap Choreographer: Ayodele Casel
- Associate Choreographer: Jeffrey Gugliotti
- Music Supervisor: Michael Rafter
- Orchestrations: Chris Walker
- Lighting Design: Kevin Adams
- Scenic Design: David Zinn
- Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
- Sound Design: Brian Ronan & Cody Spencer
- Hair & Wig Design: Campbell Young Associates
- Production Stage Manager: Jovon E. Shuck
- Stage Manager: Stacy N. Taylor
- Casting: Jim Carnahan, CSA, & Jason Thinger, CSA
- Booking Company: The Booking Group
- Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing
CAST
Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).
KATERINA McCRIMMON (Fanny Brice) is a proud Cuban-American from Miami, and she’s thrilled to be playing Fanny in this dazzling production. Broadway: The Rose Tattoo (Roundabout Theatre Company). Other NY Theater: The Light in the Piazza (New York City Center Encores!). Regional: AZUL (The Eugene O’Neill Center), Ride the Cyclone (McCarter Theatre Center), Ah, Wilderness! (Hartford Stage). Katerina is a YoungArts Winner in Theater, a Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and received her BM in Musical Theatre from Florida State University.
MELISSA MANCHESTER * (Mrs. Brice) returns to the theatrical stage to celebrate a versatile 50-year career. With 19 Billboard charted hits including “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” the GRAMMY-Award winning singer/songwriter was the first artist to have two Oscar-nominated songs in the same year, received the NARAS Governor’s Award and is in the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Hall of Fame. National tours: Song & Dance (Emma), Music Of The Night (Lead). Film: For The Boys (Corrine). TV: Blossom (Maddy Russo). Her 25th album, RE:VIEW, is due to release in 2024.
STEPHEN MARK LUKAS (Nick Arnstein) is thrilled to bring Funny Girl to audiences across North America after understudying the role in the Broadway revival. Broadway: Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon. Regional: Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Oklahoma! (Curly), South Pacific (Lt. Cable), Camelot (Lancelot), and Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson). TV: Gossip Girl and FBI: Most Wanted.
IZAIAH MONTAQUE HARRIS (Eddie Ryan). Since being put in tap classes taught by his mother as a child, he has learned to shine from Chicago to NY. Recent highlights: NY City Center’s Artists at the Center, Riverdance, The Tap Dance Kid, After Midnight (Tap Mathematician). BTA Award for Outstanding Actor, Jeff Award for Best Ensemble, Jacob’s Pillow Alumni, MADD Rhythms.
WALTER COPPAGE (Florenz Ziegfeld). Select theatre credits include: The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, The Curious Incident…, Radio Golf, The Royale, A Christmas Carol, Pride & Prejudice, Fences, To Kill A Mockingbird, Master Harold And The Boys, Hamlet, The Mountaintop, Water By The Spoonful, The Clean House, Ruined, Our Town, The Miracle Worker. Select TV credits include: Somebody Somewhere, Chicago Med, Leverage: Redemption, Black Mafia Family, The Chi, 61st St, The Shining Girls, Detroiters, Sprung. Select film credits include: All Creatures Here Below, Jayhawkers.
LEAH PLATT (Emma/Mrs. Nadler). Leah most recently performed across the country as Tzeitel in the first national tour of Fiddler on the Roof. Recent credits include: Which Way to the Stage (Signature Theatre); Frozen (Disney Cruise Line); The Prom (White Plains PAC); The Marvelous Wonderettes (The Palace Theater). She is a graduate of Northwestern University.
CHRISTINE BUNUAN (Mrs. Meeker). National tours include: Miss Saigon (Gigi,) and …Spelling Bee. Chicago Theatre credits include: Goodman, Paramount, Northlight, Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago, Shakespeare, Silk Road Rising, TimeLine, and more.
EILEEN T’KAYE (Mrs. Strakosh). Recent credits include A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Anne Marie, ICT), and Sisters in Law (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, World Premiere-Phoenix Theatre). Other regional include: Coney Island Christmas and A Funny Thing Happened… (Geffen Playhouse); Wing on Wing and The Rehearsal (Disney Hall); Collected Stories (CV Rep); Doubt and Other Desert Cities (ICT); The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (La Mirada); The Fantasticks (Reprise!). Eileen is also an award-winning producer and Founding Producing Director of Boston Court Pasadena.
DAVID FOLEY, JR. (Tom Keeney). Select New York/touring credits: The Phantom of the Opera (Reyer, Firmin), Forbidden Broadway, and the title ogre in Shrek The Musical. Favorite regional: Oz (L. Frank Baum, freeFall Theatre Company), Finding Nemo: The Musical (Marlin, WDW), and Guys in Dolls (Nathan, Kevin Kline Award nomination, Best Actor). TV/Film: The Flight Before Christmas (Hallmark), Broadcasting Christmas (Lifetime). 2023 MAC Award nominee (Manhattan Association of Cabarets, Best Male Performer).
VINNY ANDALORO (Swing) is thrilled to be a part of this iconic show! National Tours: Cats. Regional: Ogunquit, NSMT, The LEX. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Endless thanks to The Collective Talent. “Love to my amazing family, friends, mentors, and incredible partner, Jackson.” IG @vinny__andaloro
LAMONT BROWN (Ensemble, u/s Eddie). National Tour: Means Girls 1st National Tour, White Christmas, 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Riverdance (Radio City), After Midnight Regional: Chasing Rainbows (PaperMill), New 42nd Street (Ordway/Drury Lane) Film/Tv: Wutang: An American Saga, Your Attention Please. Hudson Artists Agency @LamontBrownNyc
KATE E. COOK (Ensemble, u/s Emma). National tour debut! Select credits: Chicago, Camelot, Little Shop of Horrors, Mamma Mia!, Holiday Inn, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Guys and Dolls, The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes. Love to my husband and crazy family! Enjoy! http://www.kateellacook.com @kate.ella
JULIA GRONDIN (Ensemble) graduated with a BFA in Commercial Dance from Pace University. Theatrical credits: Escape to Margaritaville (National tour), Trading Places (Regional). Commercial work: Knicks City Dancers. Off-Broadway: The Empire Strips Back. Thanks to my amazing family and MSA Agency! @juliagrondin
JACKSON GROVE (Ensemble, Tenor) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut in Funny Girl. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The Ordway. Boston Conservatory Grad. Love and gratitude to Mom & Dad, CTG, and the Funny Girl team.
JORGE GUERRA (Ensemble,u/s Eddie). (he/him) National tour debut! Understanding the life-altering impact of arts accessibility, Jorge donated to MADD Rhythms, which shares the tap dance art form with underserved communities in Chicago. Mucho amor to my community, my Royal Family, and mi vida, Oz. IG: @jorgeguerra15
DOT KELLY (Ensemble). National Tour debut! Credits: Singin’ in the Rain (Ogunquit PH), White Christmas, Christmas in the Air, Your Monster, Cupid for Christmas (Hulu), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC). Shenandoah University BFA & MS grad. Hampton, VA raised & former Miss Virginia 2019/20. Gratitude to my parents, @ResoluteArtistsAgency, and Matt. @realdotkelly
ALEX HARTMAN (Ensemble, u/s Emma) is honored to be making her Broadway National Tour debut in Funny Girl. Select credits include: ACT of Connecticut, Riverside Theatre, Transcendence Theatre Company, and Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Endless gratitude to CESD, my family, friends and incredibly supportive wife, Kayley. @alexjhartman
RYAN LAMBERT (Ensemble, u/s Nick Arnstein). National Tour debut! Regional: The Muny, Arena Stage, Goodspeed, The Fulton, The Lex, MSMT, NSMT, and MTW. Oklahoma City University, Bachelors of Music in Music Theatre. Love to My Parents, Lauren, Jordan, and the Mo. www.ryan-lambert.com @ryanjlambert
KATHY LIU (Ensemble) is a Bay Area native and graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program. National tour debut! Credits: Cabaret (Goodspeed), Watch Night workshop (Perelman PAC), JChen Project, Dickinson (AppleTV). Much love to my family and friends for their support! Rep: MTA @kathyliu_
ZOEY LYTLE (Swing/Asst. Dance Captain). Recent: My Fair Lady national tour and Tales from Margaritaville inaugural cast. Off-Broadway: The Non-Essentials. Select regional: Sophie (MAMMA MIA!), Hunyak (Chicago), Jean (American Psycho). SJSU Dance and Broadway Dance Center alum. Thanks to God, Anne Steele Agency, and my wonderful parents. @zoeylytle
MEGHAN MANNING (Ensemble). Metropolitan Opera (Merry Widow, Traviata). Cabaret, Grease, Oscars, Grammys, VMAS, Marvel’s Hawkeye (Black Widow / Rogers), Mrs. Maisel. Backup The Weeknd, Halsey, Panic! At The Disco. Endless thanks Mom, Dad, Bridget for unwavering support. I’m a real theater girlie now! @momanni
BRYAN CHARLES MOORE (Swing, Dance Captain) is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota and currently calls the DC area home. Tours: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, White Christmas. Regional: Signature, Arena Stage, Ogunquit Playhouse, Ordway, TUTS. Thanks to my team at the Luedtke Agency, and love to my husband Steven. IG:@bryancmoore
SAMI MURPHY (Ensemble), NJ native, is thrilled to join this revival! Tours: My Fair Lady, CoComelon! Regional: Footloose, Mamma Mia!, 42nd Street, Cinderella.Huge thanks to PMA, and to Mom, Dad, family, church, mentors, & Kyle for their continued love & support. samimurphy.com @samimurph34
HANNAH SHANKMAN (u/s Fanny Brice, u/s Mrs. Strakosh, u/s Mrs. Meeker). Broadway: Hair, Wicked, Side Show, Les Misérables. National Tour/West End: The Band’s Visit, Rent, Hair, Les Misérables. Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Williamstown, Syracuse Stage. TV/Film: “The Last Five Years,” “The Oscars.” For Shane & Charlie. Thanks to her family, Carnahan, FG team, & Daniel Hoff! @hannahbshank TikTok/Insta.
JORDON TAYLOR (Ensemble). National Tour debut! Credits: Singin’ in the Rain (Ogunquit Playhouse), A Chorus Line (Drury Lane Theatre), & The Cher Show (Gateway Playhouse). Chicago College of Performing Arts BFA graduate. Many thanks to her family, friends, and @HudsonArtistsAgency for their support! @jordontaylor18
SEAN THOMPSON (Ensemble, u/s Nick Arnstein, u/s Ziegfeld, u/s Keeney). Broadway: Sunset Boulevard (Joe Gillis u/s). First National Tour: Love Never Dies (Raoul). Off-Broadway: Penelope (Barius). Television: The Walking Dead: Dead City (AMC); An Evening with Lerner and Loewe (PBS). Recently at Tuacahn: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Phoebus), Tarzan (Clayton). @oneseanthompson
ANNALIESE WILBUR (Swing). Broadway National tour debut! Boston Conservatory ‘23 grad (shoutout BoCo Tap Club)! Special hugs to family, friends, and Dustin & Marc with Daniel Hoff Agency. Big kisses for Harley. @annaliese.wilbur
NOTEABLE REPLACEMENTS
BARBARA TIRRELL (Mrs. Brice) was most recently a standby for the roles of Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Strakosh and Mrs. Meeker in the Broadway production of Funny Girl starring Lea Michele. She can be seen as Masha in the upcoming feature film Queen of Knives. She can also be seen in the recurring role of Mrs. Murray in the HBO series “Pretty Little Liars, Original Sin”. Other Broadway/National Tour credits: Wicked (Madame Morrible), Fiddler on the Roof (Shandel, u/s Golde & Yente), Annie (Sophie & Mrs. Pugh, u/s Hannigan); Off-Broadway: A Man of No Importance (Mitzi Newhouse Theatre), Night of the Hunter (Vineyard Theatre workshop), No Way to Treat a Lady (Atlantic Theatre workshop). Regional: The Kennedy Center, Guthrie Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, Pioneer Theatre Company, Casa Manana, Coconut Grove Playhouse. TV/FILM: “FBI”, “Bull”, “Broad City”, POP TV’s “Nightcap” (recurring role of Sonya), MCU’s “Jessica Jones” (role of Sal Blaskowski), HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” (recurring role of Edith Mauer), “The Seagull” (role of Olga directed by Michael Mayer), HBO’s “Vinyl” (recurring role of Gert), “Law & Order”, “Law & Order SVU”. As always, this is for my Micky.
Note: Barbara Tirrell joined the company following an injury to Melissa Manchester in November 2023.
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