(JTA) — The announcement this week that Katerina McCrimmon would star as Fanny Brice ... comedian, has ignited criticism from some Jewish actors who say the role should be played only by someone ...

Melissa Manchester, a game trouper, brings her flamboyant Bronx pedigree to the role of Mrs. Brice. (It’s clear where Fanny has gotten her “oy vey” and “fakakta” exhalations from.) ...

A Broadway veteran — but without Channing's fame — Carolee Carmello played Dolly in Austin ... and "Wicked," Shankman has been embraced as Fanny Brice by audiences across the country.

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 ... think I’ve ever played in my career.” ...

“Lovers are very special people, they're the luckiest people in the world ….” Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lukas share a ...

"Boston audiences stand out for their receptiveness," said Fanny Brice in an interview with the ... Boat," is one of the finest productions I have ever seen. It is the style of entertainment ...