Funny Girl at Ahmanson Theatre

Fanny Brice is a adored comedienne who soared to notoriety even though many of her friends and neighbors told her she wasn't pretty enough for the spotlight. Her narrative starts in her irrepressible youth on New York's Lower East Side, where the stage-struck teenager clowns her way through burlesque and vaudeville. Fanny is a smart one; she has a strong voice and huge aspirations and knows she can make it. At some point, Fanny's heart is instantly taken by Nick Arnstein, a attractive and charming gambler with a softer side. Her chance at fame is finally here with her forthcoming performance in the Ziegfeld Follies. Her only obstruction is that Nick Arnstein, who is completely clueless to her feelings, is constantly disappearing on "business" trips. After a passionate encounter in Baltimore, Nick and Fanny acknowledge their sentiments for one another, and Fanny daringly leaves the Follies to join Nick across the ocean. Nick wins a large sum of money, and the couple quickly gets married and settles down. Fanny has to make a a difficult choice between her awesome career in show business or her adoring husband, who resents her success more and more as it grows. What an magnificent story line, but remember, tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours before it is too late.