Funny Girl at Ahmanson Theatre

Funny Girl, which charts the tale of Fanny Brice's rise from being a tender, plain, stage-shy young girl to national stardom. It is based on the occurrences in the life of the Ziegfeld Follies star just before, during, and after World War I. Her chronicle starts with her early years in New York City's Lower East Side, where the teenager stumbles her way through burlesque and vaudeville while hoping to succeed despite being denigrated by her family and friends who claim she isn't good enough to be a star on stage. Additionally, it tells the tale of her love interest with Nick Arnstein, a charismatic man about town who's allure Fanny finds irresistible, and eventually, their subsequent failed connection. The musical production at the Ahmanson Theatre is jam-packed with magnificent music that viewers have come to expect from something of this quality, and it features several show-stopping songs like "People" and "Don't Let It Rain on My Parade." You can also expect some world beating performances from the cast and stunning visuals. Tickets are quickly running out because the fans want to see this one, so make sure to grab yours before it's too late and someone else gets what should be yours.