Fanny Brice was one of our greatest stars, long ago. When I was 13, I had a chance to choose a Broadway musical to see. Being 13, I chose a musical I knew, which was 'Hello Dolly' with Ginger Rogers. I wish I had chosen 'Funny Girl' but I didn't know it well and, in retrospect, it was probably a little grown up for me. But, boy, to have seen a very young Streisand....
I just listened to one of the first songs of the show, where Fanny is trying to convince producers that she should be given a chance. Such clever lyrics. I hope Annie likes this card. I used today's sketch for it. Annie has certainly 'lived her song.'
Finally, I'm including this for the ABC20 I is for Imperial Theater in NYC. The theater was built in 1923 and hosted musicals and plays. The great Mary Martin made her Broadway debut there in 1938, doing Cole Porter's Leave It to Me!
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 6448
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 @ 11:12 AM
Stunning card! Love the black, white and silver color combo. Thanks for all the information about the musicals!
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 @ 12:18 PM
Fabulous card! Very creative and lively! i love the sentiments! Well done!
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Wed, Feb 14, 2024 @ 1:14 PM
This is a wonderful collage image and sentiments,as well! I have to agree with your comment; seeing Streisand back then in Funny Girl would have been such a special experience!
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Wed, Feb 14, 2024 @ 6:07 PM
I love this wonderful card, Jean, just fabulous in the black and white! I am a huge Barbara Streisand fan, IMO she has the best female voice ever! Her movies and musicals all great, she is a star!
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Wed, Feb 14, 2024 @ 6:41 PM
Jean I love the B&W and the image and sentiment you have chosen. Perfect. I used to be a huge fan of Barbara Streisand. Well I still am. I love her music and have most of her albums. I love her movies too. Happy day
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Thu, Feb 15, 2024 @ 2:59 AM
VEry cool images and giant words make this look amazing (of course with your excellent designing). Wonderful memories and musicals you have in your brain too, Jean. Love the card and your post. Hugz
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