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Ziegfeld Girl: The Many Faces of Fanny Brice (Lyrics & Lyricists, 2014)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by in Tags Library

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A 92nd Street Y Lyrics & Lyricists program, May 3-5, 2014, devoted to the songs and career of Fanny Brice, marking 50 years since Funny Girl opened on Broadway. Ted Sperling served as artistic director. Performers included Leslie Kritzer, Capathia Jenkins and Clarke Thorell.

Reception: Warmly received.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Linda Amiel Burns for TheaterScene.com, May 8, 2014.

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