Funny Girl at Ahmanson Theatre

Fanny Brice is a beloved comedienne who soared to stardom even though many of her friends and neighbors told her she was not beautiful enough for the stage. Her story 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 an excellent voice and huge dreams and knows she can make it. At some point, Fanny's heart is instantly taken by Nick Arnstein, a good-looking and charming gambler with a softer side. Her opportunity at fame is finally here with her forthcoming performance in the Ziegfeld Follies. Her only hindrance 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 confess their sentiments for one another, and Fanny courageously leaves the Follies to join Nick across the ocean. Nick wins a massive sum of money, and the couple quickly gets married and settles down. Fanny has to make a choice between her dazzling career in show business or her adoring husband, who resents her success more and more as it grows. What an smashing story line, but remember, tickets are limited, so be sure to buy yours before it is too late.