It seems an impossible feat to follow in the shadow of the legendary Barbara Streisand who originated the iconic role of ...

It’s based on the life of comedienne Fanny Brice, one of the most important figures in 20th century entertainment. Brice first appeared on stage in 1908 and continued in various form of ...

Without a marquee star. That's not a bad thing at all, especially when you've got a Broadway veteran like Hannah Shankman in the role of entertainer Fanny Brice. The musical made Barbra Streisand ...

Sort of like the actors who portray the "Funny Girl" and her husband. Hannah Shankman, who brings to life Fanny Brice in the musical tour opening Tuesday at the Saenger Theatre, is a neighbor ...

Michele’s tour follows the 38-year-old’s sold-out debut at Carnegie Hall in October and a year-long run in her dream role as Fanny Brice in the recent Broadway revival of Funny Girl ...

I’ve read one review of the touring show of “Funny Girl” stating Hannah Shankman didn’t have the “star power” needed to play Fanny Brice. I’m not sure who that critic saw ...

referencing her run as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of the hit musical. "My son was able to come and see the show, and he sat through the entire show at 2½, which is pretty impressive," she ...

referencing her run as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of the hit musical. "My son was able to come and see the show, and he sat through the entire show at 2½, which is pretty impressive ...