Footlite Musicals is proud to announce open auditions for Funny Girl, directed by Kevin Bell.
Please prepare to sing from the show using the music cuts found here: FUNNY GIRL Audition Music Cuts (click the link).
If you are auditioning for the role of Fanny Brice, please prepare:
If you are auditioning for the role of Mrs. Brice or the Poker Ladies, please prepare:
If you are auditioning for the role of Nick Arnstein, please prepare:
If you are auditioning for a female-presenting ensemble role, please prepare:
If you are auditioning for a male-presenting ensemble role, please prepare:
A change of clothes for the dance portion of the audition is encouraged. Prepare for the tap dance portion of the audition by watching this video: FUNNY GIRL Tap Audition Combo (click the link).
We are committed to inclusive casting, welcoming performers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities.
Those unable to attend the in-person audition dates may submit a video by November 5 to the director, Kevin Bell: mvbtad@yahoo.com
If you have any questions regarding the audition process, please contact us.
Nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this musical biography of Fanny Brice, returns to the Footlite stage for the third time. In the Ziegfeld Follies, in Hollywood films, and on the radio, Fanny Brice was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time. With humor, talent and chutzpah, young Fanny, an awkward Jewish girl who “isn’t pretty,” defies the odds and becomes one of the greatest stars of her generation. Fanny’s rise to super-stardom and her turbulent romance with gambler Nick Arnstein are explored through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “People,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” and “You Are Woman, I Am Man.”
Book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Produced for the Broadway stage by Ray Stark
New York Production supervised by Jerome Robbins
Original Production directed by Garson Kanin
FANNY BRICE
Voice type: mezzo-soprano
Stage age: 20s – early 30s
Role type: Lead (female)
Character: Entertainer from New York’s lower east side, quirky, fearless, comedic finesse, acting range from impassioned teen to major star, good mover.
MRS. BRICE
Voice type: mezzo-soprano
Stage age: 50-60
Role type: Supporting (female)
Character: Tough Brooklyn/Jewish mother, dry funny.
NICK ARNSTEIN
Voice type: baritone
Stage age: 30-40
Role type: Lead (male)
Character: A gambler and the love of Fanny’s life, suave, sophisticated, and charming; must have a strong middle range voice, baritone.
EDDIE RYAN
Voice type: tenor
Stage age: 25-35
Role type: Supporting (male)
Character: A song and dance man and Fanny’s closest friend, good comic timing, bright, energetic, sincere; must be a strong singer/dancer who taps.
MRS. STRAKOSH
Voice type: mezzo-soprano
Stage age: 40-60
Role type: Supporting (female)
Character: Mrs. Brice’s poker playing crony, strong, shrill yet funny.
MRS. MEEKER
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto
Stage age: 40-60
Role type: Supporting (female)
Character: Another of Mrs. Brice’s cohorts, a comedienne.
MRS. O’MALLEY
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto
Stage age: 40-60
Role type: Supporting (female)
Character: The fourth in Mrs. Brice’s quartet of friends; Irish accent.
FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, JR.
Voice type: speaking only
Stage age: 60s
Role type: Supporting (male)
Character: The famed Broadway producer, elegant and distinguished, imposing, resonant, the producer of the Ziegfeld Follies; this is a non-singing, non–dancing role.
TOM KEENEY
Stage age: 40-60
Role type: Supporting (male)
Character: A tough Vaudeville producer who gives Fanny her first break.
EMMA
Stage age: 25-40
Role type: Supporting (female)
Character: Fanny’s dresser and confidante, the voice of reason, meek yet strong; may double in the ensemble.
RENALDI
Stage age: any age
Role type: Supporting
Character: A theatrical agent, urbane; strong acting skills, must double in the ensemble.
ZIEGFELD TENOR
Voice type: tenor
Stage age: 20-30
Role type: Supporting (male)
Character: Sings “The Most Beautiful Bride In The World”; high production style tenor.
ENSEMBLE
Description: The ensemble is made up of all voice types and stage ages.