Funny Girl at Orpheum Theatre San Francisco

Fanny Brice, the main character, is not meant to be "pretty," yet she shines a dazzling beauty. Everything about her—her voice, her comedic ways, her gentle charms, her elegant hands, and her eyes that penetrate with burning stares through the soul—is the stuff of legends.

Her story begins in her irrepressible youth on New York's Lower East Side, where the stage-struck teenager feels her way through burlesque and vaudeville. Fanny is a bright cookie; she sings artfully, has big goals, and knows she can succeed despite the doubts of her loved ones.

After meeting Nick Arnstein, a attractive and charming gambler with a softer side, Fanny's heart is immediately taken. The only problem is that Nick doesn't comprehend how she feels and is always disappearing on assumed "business" trips.

After a vociferous encounter in Baltimore, Nick and Fanny finally admit their feelings for one another, and Fanny courageously decides to follow Nick across the ocean. After Nick wins a bankroll, the couple gets hitched. But as with all good things, Fanny must pick between her husband, who is growing increasingly mistrustful of her success in show business, and her wonderful career as an entertainer. You should not miss out on this incredible tale. Tickets are still available, but you should get them right now before they're all gone.