"Funny Girl" the Musical in Need of Performers
Open auditions for "Funny Girl" the musical. Looking for cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: 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.” Additional info: Please bring 16-32 bars of a song that shows off your vocal talent, with sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. A change of clothes for the dance portion of the audition is encouraged. Directors are committed to inclusive casting, welcoming performers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities. Callbacks: November 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. (by invitation only). If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
Voice type: mezzo-soprano. Role type: Lead. Character: Entertainer from New York’s lower east side, quirky, fearless, comedic finesse, acting range from impassioned teen to major star, good mover.
Voice type: mezzo-soprano. Role type: Supporting. Character: Tough Brooklyn/Jewish mother, dry funny.
Voice type: baritone. Role type: Lead. Character: A gambler and the love of Fanny’s life, suave, sophisticated, and charming; must have a strong middle range voice, baritone.
Voice type: tenor. Role type: Supporting. 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.
Voice type: mezzo-soprano. Role type: Supporting. Character: Mrs. Brice’s poker playing crony, strong, shrill yet funny.
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto. Role type: Supporting. Character: Another of Mrs. Brice’s cohorts, a comedienne.
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto. Role type: Supporting. Character: The fourth in Mrs. Brice’s quartet of friends; Irish accent.
Voice type: speaking only. Role type: Supporting. Character: The famed Broadway producer, elegant and distinguished, imposing, resonant, the producer of the Ziegfeld Follies; this is a non-singing, non–dancing role.
Role type: Supporting. Character: A tough Vaudeville producer who gives Fanny her first break.
Role type: Supporting. Character: Fanny’s dresser and confidante, the voice of reason, meek yet strong; may double in the ensemble.
Role type: Supporting. Character: A theatrical agent, urbane; strong acting skills, must double in the ensemble.
Voice type: tenor. Role type: Supporting. Character: Sings “The Most Beautiful Bride In The World”; high production style tenor.
The ensemble is made up of all voice types and stage ages.
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