Funny Girl at Ohio Theatre in Columbus

Springtime comes alive because the classic epic, Funny Girl, is coming to town! The thrilling production is a sensational revival of the magnificent showcase that originally featured the one and only Barbra Streisand! See this incredibly dynamic storyline by Isobel Lennart base on the life of American comedian Fanny Brice as it takes over the Ohio Theatre in Columbus! This 2025, the musical is embarking on its third national trek after the mindblowing Broadway revival in 2022! Watch out riveting music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merill – they’re sure to liven up all your five senses! Ultimately, you’ll be cackling and laughing all night with the hilarious Fanny as she takes audiences on a journey through young womanhood, to adult life, and her higly eventful marriages! The Observer called this presentation “sparkling and explosively entertaining!” So hurry and don’t miss out on this most anticipated musical comeback of the decade and secure your tickets now through the ticket link!

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“Sparkling and explosively entertaining!” – The Observer

Fanny Brice’s tumultuous relationships takes centerstage in this classic musical, but the events leading up to stardom and later, her second marriage to Nicky Armstein, an incarcerated notorious gambler and con artist. As he is released from prison, Fanny tries to navigate her life with her newly freed husband. This production takes on the titular events that led her to star in the highly anticipated musical but also on circumstances that led her to fall head over heels for Nicky. Fanny was preparing for her upcoming new project, Zigfeld Follies, where she met Nicky but also develops a friendship with dancer Eddie. As she awaits the monumental return of her ex-convict husband, Fanny reminisces on past events – like the role that catapulted her to stardom, but also events that led to her husband’s arrest for embezzlement. 

Funny Girl opened on Broadway in 1964 and completed over 1,000 performances across two legendary theaters. The role of Fanny was played by Hollywood and Broadway superstar Barbra Streisand and Sydney Chaplin with original direction from Garson Kanin and choreography by Carol Haney. A London’s West End version was then mounted in 1966, followed by an Australian and U.S. Tour. In 2016, a West End revival also come out followed by a U.K. Tour. In 2022, Funny Girl made is phenomenal return to Broadway with a National U.S. Tour following one year later. This 2025, Funny Girl takes on a massive North American trek with over 20 stops in major cities. 

“Filled with talent!” – The Cosmic Circus

This revival is given a whole new take but also an homage to the original with brilliant direction by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, choreography by Ellenore Scott and tap choreography by Ayode Casel. The original music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merril continue to make waves on this riveting revival. Moreover, Isobel Lennart’s book has been given a fantastic rendition by Tony Award-winning playwright Harvey Fierstein. The production is given a remarkable update by bringing in some of the most talented designers in the Broadway circuit, including Tony winner David Zinn on scenic, Tony Award-winner Susan Hilferty on costume, Kevin Adams on lighting, and Tony nominated Brian Ronan and Cody Spencer on sound.  

The original 1964 production of Funny Girl secured eight Tony nominations, including Best Musical. Over five decades later, the West End revival secured a Whatsonstage Awards for Best Musical Revival. In 2023, the Broadway revival received three Drama Desk nominations, and three Drama League Awards.

“Funny Girl has leveled up!” – The Guardian

“Literally show-stopping!” – Oberlin Review

The musical received a ton of great reviews from theater authorities and highly regarded critics. The Cosmic Circus Broadway praised the musical for being “filled with talent from performers pouring their hearts and souls out on the stage. The writer continues to praise the revival for being incredibly relevant in the modern age comparing it to classics like Company and The Music Man. “Funny Girl, which first debuted back in the 60s and features a story older than that, could have easily fallen into the camp of old and outdated. But it doesn’t. The core message of the show still rings true, transcendent across time.”

“I went into the show with high expectations,” mentioned the writer from Oberlin Reivew, “but nothing could have prepared my ears for what I was about to hear.” The writer continued to praise performances of “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “People,” and “I’m The Greatest Star,” calling them “literally show-stopping.” Over at the Guardian, the writer lauded the revival’s dynamic choreography, “(The) virtuosic tap dancing is still mesmeric and rousing.” Moreover, the review ended with a powerful statement that “Funny Girl has leveled up.”

Expect to have a blast when you catch Funny Girl this spring. For its highly anticipated stop in Ohio Theatre, theater goers are sure to have the most brilliant theater experience. The Ohio Theatre in Columbus ensures that each guest enters and leaves the venue in high spirits. First off, the state-of-the-art venue is equipped with excellent facilities – think hi technology sound and lights for superb visuals and aural experience, stunning ambiance and acoustics, and plush seating. Suddenly, two hours and 50 minutes of sitting down doesn’t seem so long when you’re having the most incredible time and great comfort! Ultimately, Ohio Theatre is highly accessible and sits at a great location. Getting in and out of the venue is fuss-free and there is ample parking around the two block radius. If you’re keen on catching this fantastic revival, seeing it at the Ohio Theare in Columbus is definitely the way to go!

Hurry, the show is available only for a limited time at the Ohio Theatre in spring! It’s not everyday you will catch the amazing epic that used to star the legendary Barbra Streisand! This 2025, the production is surefire to feature a stellar cast! So if you consider yourself a theater fan, it’ll be almost like if you missed this revival. Don’t waste any time now, you better hurry and secure your passes as early by clicking on the Get Tickets link!