Description
This is a rare glossy 8" X 10" inch press photograph of FANNY BRICE used to promote the upcoming musical "FUNNY GIRL" based on her life. The JULE STYNE and BOB MERRILL musical comedy "FUNNY GIRL" would open March 26th, 1964 at New York's Winter Garden Theatre, the "same theatre where Miss Brice enjoyed some of her outstanding successes." (The production would open March 26th, 1964 at the Winter Garden Theatre and run for 1348 performances.) ..... The musical marked the first starring role for BARBRA STREISAND as "Fanny Brice" and also starred SYDNEY CHAPLIN as "Nick Arnstein". Featured in the cast were DANNY MEEHAN, KAY MEDFORD, JEAN STAPLETON, ROGER DeKOVEN, JOSEPH MACAULAY, BUZZ MILLER, GEORGE REEDER, LAINIE KAZAN and ROYCE WALLACE ..... CREDITS: Music by JULE STYNE ("Gypsy", "Darling of the Day", "Do Re Mi", "Fade Out, Fade In", "Bells are Ringing", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "Hallelujah, Baby!", "Hazel Flagg", "High Button Shoes", "Lorelei", "Subways Are For Sleeping", "Sugar", "Prettybelle" and "Two on the Aisle"); Lyrics by BOB MERRILL ("New Girl in Town", "Carnival", "Take Me Along", "Henry, Sweet Henry", "Sugar", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Prince of Grand Street"); Book by ISOBEL LENNART; Sets designed by ROBERT RANDOLPH; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by CAROL HANEY; Directed by GARSON KANIN; Produced by RAY STARK ..... DETAILS: This rare glossy United Press International photo measures 8" X 10" inches and includes a release statement, UPI photo credit and a February 8th, 1964 publication date (second scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing in the corners and a small tear in the left margin, this rare photo is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
