Funny Girl
As of September 3, 2026, Funny Girl is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting. The production companies attached are Potboiler Productions, HDB Casting and The Gateway Playhouse. Attached are casting director Holly Buczek; directors Oliver Parker and Larry Raben; writer Morwenna Banks; producers Andrea Calderwood, Nick Hornby and 1 other; and line producer Roger Ross Williams. Cast includes Gemma Arterton. It is scheduled to open in Liverpool, England and Bellport, NY in January 2027. Production List last updated this listing on September 3, 2026.
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Project Summary
Funny Girl is a musical set against the glittering backdrop of early 20th century show business. It tracks Fanny Brice's climb from awkward chorus hopeful to bona fide star, powered by sheer will, unconventional beauty, and a voice that stops the room. Along the way, her passionate, complicated relationship with charming gambler Nick Arnstein forces her to choose between the fantasy of romance and the reality of who she's becoming. With its sweeping score, sharp comedy, and a central character who is as vulnerable as she is hilarious, Funny Girl is an intimate, character-led musical about reinvention, resilience, and the cost of brilliance in a world that can't quite keep up. It's a winter 'reset' story: a reminder that you can start over, stand taller, and claim the life that truly fits you. The production takes place at the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island in Bellport, NY. Housing is provided on property in Bellport, NY. Transportation is provided at the top of rehearsal and at the end of the run.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Oliver Parker |
| 1st Assistant Director | Nick Gorman |
| Artistic Director | Paul Allan |
| Managing Director | Michael Baker |
| Director | Larry Raben |
| Musical Director | Andrew Haile Austin |
Production
| Producer | Andrea Calderwood |
| Producer | Nick Hornby |
| Producer | Gail Egan |
| Line Producer | Roger Ross Williams |
Writing
| Writer | Morwenna Banks |
Cast
| Cast | Gemma Arterton |
Other Crew
| Choreographer | Debbie Roshe |
Casting
| Casting Director | Holly Buczek |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/funny-girl (last updated Sep 3, 2026).