Funny Girl at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

Fanny Brice is the central character of this story and isn’t supposed to be "pretty," but she shines in a way that is sensational. Her voice, comedic ways, graceful charms, elegant hands, and eyes that penetrate with burning stares through the soul are the stuff legends are made of.

Her narrative begins in her irrepressible young days on New York's Lower East Side, where the stage-struck teenager feels her way through burlesque and vaudeville. Fanny is a smart one; she has a brilliant voice, huge aspirations and knows she can make it despite being put down by friends and family.

At some point, Fanny's heart is instantly taken by Nick Arnstein, a handsome and charming gambler with a softer side. Her only issue is that Nick is unaware of her feelings and frequently leaves town on "business" trips. Nick and Fanny eventually admit their feelings for one another after a fiery encounter in Baltimore, and Fanny bravely leaves to chase Nick across the ocean.

The couple happily marries after Nick wins a bankroll. But nothing good lasts for long, and Fanny must choose between her brilliant show business career and her husband, who is starting to hate her accomplishments. This is one hell of a story that surely shouldn't be missed. Purchase your tickets, right now before it is too late.