On March 26, 1964, 'Funny Girl' premiered on Broadway, catapulting Barbra Streisand to stardom with her iconic portrayal of Fanny Brice.

The original production showcased notable cast members, including Sydney Chaplin as Nick Arnstein and Jean Stapleton as Mrs. Strakosh, with Lainie Kazan as Streisand's standby.

The legacy of 'Funny Girl' endures, with a North American tour currently featuring performers Hannah Shankman and Melissa Manchester.

Despite receiving eight Tony nominations, 'Funny Girl' lost the Best Musical award to 'Hello, Dolly!', while Streisand was nominated for Best Actress but lost to Carol Channing.

Directed by Garson Kanin, the musical is based on the life of the real-life singer and comedian Fanny Brice, featuring a score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.

Following Streisand's exit, Mimi Hines took over the role of Fanny Brice, and the musical ran for a total of 1,348 performances before closing on July 1, 1967.

The 2022 revival of 'Funny Girl' received mixed reviews, but after Beanie Feldstein's departure, Lea Michele stepped in as Fanny Brice in September 2022, leading to improved box office performance.

Critic Howard Taubman praised Streisand's performance in the original production, highlighting it as a significant contribution to her career and a fitting tribute to Brice.

Streisand departed from the Broadway production on December 25, 1965, citing harassment from co-star Chaplin as a factor contributing to her stage fright.

Efforts to revive 'Funny Girl' were made in the 2000s, but it wasn't until April 24, 2022, that the first revival opened on Broadway, initially led by Feldstein.