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This 1964 musical, based on the life of Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, was the breakthrough role for Music/BarbraStreisand. In 1968, Creator/WilliamWyler helmed [[TheFilmOfThePlay the film version]], also starring Streisand, who tied with Creator/KatharineHepburn for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Actress.

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This 1964 musical, based on the life and career of comedian and Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, was the breakthrough role for Music/BarbraStreisand. In 1968, Creator/WilliamWyler helmed [[TheFilmOfThePlay the film version]], also starring Streisand, who tied with Creator/KatharineHepburn for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Actress.



In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Darius Campbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein and Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices and Ramin Karimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.

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In the 2010s, director 2016, Michael Mayer helmed directed a revival from {{revival}} production on the West End, featuring a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/HarveyFierstein and starring Creator/SheridanSmith and Darius Campbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred A Broadway production, also based on Fierstein's book, premiered in 2022, initially starring Creator/BeanieFeldstein and as Fanny, Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices Mrs. Brice, and Ramin Karimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced during the run by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.
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* LastSecondWordSwap: While playing a role with the last name Schwartz with a Yiddish accent:
->I'm through and through red, white and bluish,\

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* LastSecondWordSwap: While In the song "Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat", while playing a role with the last name Schwartz with a Yiddish accent:
->I'm through and through red, white and bluish,\bluish,\\
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* LastSecondWordSwap: While playing a role with the last name Schwartz with a Yiddish accent:
->I'm through and through red, white and bluish,\
I talk this way because I'm British.
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* ElevenOClockNumber:
** In the musical, "Music That Makes Me Dance", after hearing of his arrest, Fanny finally admits to herself that Nick is neither a good person or a good husband, but despite everything she still loves him and his zest for life, and realizes, despite all his faults, he does genuinely love her too.
** From the film the title song "Funny Girl", Fanny tries to cheer herself up, but despite being a "funny girl", she gives in to the realities of her husband going to prison, and that her problems are too much for her to ignore her heartbreak anymore.
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Flo Ziegfeld's musicals were entirely serious. Fanny decides, without telling him, to lampoon the concept of a "Spring bride" by making said bride appear obviously pregnant. Flo, who is watching, is initially shocked, but when he sees the audience roaring with laughter, realizes she may be on to something.
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Set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]] at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles Brice's life from her humble beginnings to meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (originated by Creator/SydneyChaplin on Broadway, played by Creator/OmarSharif in the film). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.

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Set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]] at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles Brice's life from her humble beginnings to meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (originated by Creator/SydneyChaplin Sydney Chaplin on Broadway, played by Creator/OmarSharif in the film). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.



In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein and Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.

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In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell Darius Campbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein and Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices and Creator/RaminKarimloo Ramin Karimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.
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In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein, Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices, and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.

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In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein, Creator/BeanieFeldstein and Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices, Brices and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh.
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In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein, Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices, and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh

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In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production of the revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein, Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices, and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh
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Set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]] at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles Brice's life from her humble beginnings to meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (Creator/OmarSharif). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.

A {{sequel}} to the film version, ''Funny Lady'', was released in 1975. While the first was met with critical acclaim, ''Funny Lady'', with Streisand and Sharif reprising their roles and Creator/JamesCaan as Brice's third husband Billy Rose, was widely panned, becoming one of the lowest rated movie musicals in history.

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Set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]] at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles Brice's life from her humble beginnings to meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (Creator/OmarSharif).(originated by Creator/SydneyChaplin on Broadway, played by Creator/OmarSharif in the film). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.

A {{sequel}} to the film version, ''Funny Lady'', was released in 1975. While the first was met with critical acclaim, ''Funny Lady'', with Streisand and Sharif reprising reprised their roles and Creator/JamesCaan as Brice's played third husband Billy Rose, was widely panned, becoming one Rose.

In the 2010s, director Michael Mayer helmed a revival from a revised book by Creator/HarveyFierstein. The 2016 West End production
of the lowest rated movie musicals in history.
revised show starred Creator/SheridanSmith and Creator/DariusCampbell as Fanny and Nick. The 2022 production first starred Creator/BeanieFeldstein, Creator/JaneLynch as the Brices, and Creator/RaminKarimloo as Nick; Feldstein and Lynch were then replaced by Creator/LeaMichele and Creator/TovahFeldshuh

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* BabiesEverAfter: The number "Sadie, Sadie, Married Lady" is used to express the trope.
* BrokenRecord: "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" is full of this. [[LargeHam "These are the words - repeating, repeating, repeating repeating inside..."]] Then the first verse simply repeats itself for the second. But then Inverted by the way that Fanny sings Verse Two.

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* BabiesEverAfter: The number "Sadie, Sadie, Married Lady" is used to express about Fanny's dream of settling down and having a family with Nick. The trope is thusly subverted, as having the trope.
baby puts more strain on Fanny and Nick's relationship due to both of them working so much.
* BrokenRecord: "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" is full of this.extravagance. [[LargeHam "These are the words - repeating, repeating, repeating repeating inside..."]] Then the first verse simply repeats itself for the second. But then Inverted by the way that Fanny sings Verse Two.



* DidNotGetTheGuy
* GenkiGirl: As well as a Funny Girl.
* HistoricalBeautyUpdate: [[https://alchetron.com/Nicky-Arnstein#nicky-arnstein-48b2e0e3-bbfd-47d9-8900-db225d80f9c-resize-750.jpeg Nick and Fanny]], as played onscreen by [[https://twitter.com/cjubarrington/status/1246181395728199680/photo/1 Omar Sharif and Barbra Streisand]].

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* DidNotGetTheGuy
* GenkiGirl: As well as a Funny Girl.
DidNotGetTheGuy: [[spoiler:Fanny's relationship with Nick ultimately does not work out and she powers through her performance alone]].
* GenkiGirl: Fanny is depicted as very enthusiastic and bright-eyed, especially in her youth.
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HistoricalBeautyUpdate: [[https://alchetron.com/Nicky-Arnstein#nicky-arnstein-48b2e0e3-bbfd-47d9-8900-db225d80f9c-resize-750.jpeg Nick and Fanny]], as played onscreen by [[https://twitter.com/cjubarrington/status/1246181395728199680/photo/1 Omar Sharif and Barbra Streisand]].



* IAmSong: "I'm the Greatest Star".

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* IAmSong: "I'm the Greatest Star".Star" establishes Fanny's charisma as an actress despite her not being conventionally beautiful.



* InvertedPortrait: The [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bf/FunnyGirl1.jpg/215px-FunnyGirl1.jpg drawing of Brice]] on the original 1964 poster and cast album.
** The film poster recycled that drawing, as would several home-video covers.
* MovieBonusSong[=/=]AwardBaitSong: The Oscar nominated "Funny Girl".
* OscarBait
* PillowPregnancy: "His Love Makes Me Beautiful".

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* InvertedPortrait: The [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bf/FunnyGirl1.jpg/215px-FunnyGirl1.jpg drawing of Brice]] on the original 1964 poster and cast album.
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album. The film poster recycled that drawing, as would several home-video covers.
* %%* MovieBonusSong[=/=]AwardBaitSong: The Oscar nominated "Funny Girl".
* %%* OscarBait
* PillowPregnancy: Parodied in "His Love Makes Me Beautiful".Beautiful," where Fanny shoves an obvious pillow under her dress to play a pregnant bride.



* SilverFox: In the musical-only song "Who Taught Her Everything?" Fanny's mother, Rosie Brice, [[SelfDeprecatingHumor jokingly asserts herself to be this]].

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* SilverFox: In the musical-only song "Who Taught Her Everything?" Fanny's mother, Rosie Brice, [[SelfDeprecatingHumor jokingly asserts herself to be this]].a hot old lady that everybody would want to pursue]].



* SpitTake: Fanny does this at a dinner table.

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* TheMusicalMusical
* VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory

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* HistoricalBeautyUpdate: Nick and Fanny.

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* HistoricalBeautyUpdate: [[https://alchetron.com/Nicky-Arnstein#nicky-arnstein-48b2e0e3-bbfd-47d9-8900-db225d80f9c-resize-750.jpeg Nick and Fanny.Fanny]], as played onscreen by [[https://twitter.com/cjubarrington/status/1246181395728199680/photo/1 Omar Sharif and Barbra Streisand]].
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This 1964 musical, based on the life of Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, was the breakthrough role for Music/BarbraStreisand. In 1968, Creator/WilliamWyler helmed [[TheMovie the film version]], also starring Streisand, who tied with Creator/KatharineHepburn for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Actress.

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This 1964 musical, based on the life of Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, was the breakthrough role for Music/BarbraStreisand. In 1968, Creator/WilliamWyler helmed [[TheMovie [[TheFilmOfThePlay the film version]], also starring Streisand, who tied with Creator/KatharineHepburn for the UsefulNotes/AcademyAward for Best Actress.



* {{Homage}}: In TheMovie, Streisand sings "Second Hand Rose", which was one of Brice's biggest hits (and later became one of Streisand's). Also, Baby Snooks was Brice's most popular character.

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* {{Homage}}: In TheMovie, TheFilmOfThePlay, Streisand sings "Second Hand Rose", which was one of Brice's biggest hits (and later became one of Streisand's). Also, Baby Snooks was Brice's most popular character.
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-->-- "'''Don't Rain On My Parade'''"

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-->-- "'''Don't Rain On on My Parade'''"
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Set in New York at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles the life of Brice from her humble beginnings to her meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (Creator/OmarSharif). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.

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Set in [[BigApplesauce New York City]] at the turn of the 20th century, ''Funny Girl'' chronicles the Brice's life of Brice from her humble beginnings to her meeting her future first husband (real-life second husband), poker player Nick Arnstein (Creator/OmarSharif). She becomes famous in the Follies, but leaves to marry him. He eventually runs himself into financial ruin, and is busted for his part in a bonds scam.


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