"Funny Girl" tells the bitter-sweet story of Fanny Brice, whose unique comedic and vocal talent see her rise from young Brooklyn music hall performer to star, and her tempestuous relationship with gambler, Nicky Arnstein. 

Michael Mayer directed a production of "Funny Girl" at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London in 2015, which starred Sheridan Smith. That production had a revised Book by Harvey Fierstein. Idina Menzel was originally slated for Fanny, and Rosie O'Donnell hinted she would play her mother.