Funny Girl at Ahmanson Theatre

Fanny Brice is a beloved comedienne who ascended to stardom even though many of her friends and neighbors told her she was not beautiful enough for the stage. Her story begins 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 an excellent voice and big dreams 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 potential at fame is finally here with her upcoming performance in the Ziegfeld Follies. Her only difficulty is that Nick Arnstein, who is completely clueless to her feelings, is constantly disappearing on "business" trips. After a intense encounter in Baltimore, Nick and Fanny confess their sentiments for one another, and Fanny daringly leaves the Follies to join Nick across the ocean. Nick wins a big sum of money, and the couple quickly gets married and settles down. Fanny has to make a a difficult choice between her dazzling career in show business or her adoring husband, who dislikes her success more and more as it grows. What an stunning story line, but remember, tickets are limited, so be sure to purchase yours before it is too late.