I want her to be cast as the lead in the revival of "Funny Girl", and I want everything that happened to Barbra to happen to her. God knows she's talented enough.
have any of you seen the rare video of Fanny Brice? Streisand was imitating her, no one else has been able to do that, not even stephanie. Of course to be fair, stephanie is not asked here to try. But before you decide to see who can do funny girl, they have to act as Fanny Brice a real character.
As much as I believe that Stephanie is the only person who could reprise this role, I hate it when she compares how she thinks she looks like Barbra. No diss to Barbra but Stephanie is just flat out beautiful. Any comparison to Streisand or Fanny Brice in the looks department is ridiculous.
I actually saw her in a production of "Funny Girl" back in 1993. Her "Music That Makes Me Dance" is still very vivid in my mind. I also met her backstage afterward. Very sweet lady!
@Bdwaybuff the note is the same. Streisand hits "he'll" and "alright" longer in the 60's not today. Age for age, streisand had more vocal prowess. But stephanie is class, she gives credit is due unlike others who sing streisand songs. Most people don't even know streisand was imitating a real person named Fanny Brice in that movie, that is what makes any of her singing better. It was in pure character.
i love how she says exactly what Barbra says in My Name Is Barbra before she sings My Man. "Fanny Brice sang this song in 1922 and it made her the toast of Broadway."
It's cool seeing her sing these songs and actually be able to sing them. So many people try and just pale in comparison to Barbra, but she's got an amazing voice.
What this video doesn't show is the little bit of patter right after the song, in which Steph commented on the amount of money needed to stage a revival of FG...upon which Billy Stritch offered to make the first donation out of his wallet. XD
The sheer POWER of her second time through the chorus was just staggering. Too bad a video can never capture it fully (but we SO appreciate this!).
Stephanie is perfect for this. she has such a great voice for the kind of music. its so smooth and pure. and beautiful. Steph is actually perfect for almost any role.
I want her to be cast as the lead in the revival of "Funny Girl", and I want everything that happened to Barbra to happen to her. God knows she's talented enough.
Nightmare5F 11 months ago 7
EVERY TIME i hear her sing something from Funny girl I am MORE AND MORE convinced she needs to lead the revival
JunkE4Theatre 1 year ago 6
actually its the same note barbra hit...
75chandler 1 year ago 3
would someone PLEASE give her a show and an original role that doesn't FLOP..please....sheesh..she is such a star.
andrear 1 year ago 3
this show def needs to be revived with her in it. If she did i think she would be a shoe in for the tony
amazinglywicked 1 year ago 3
Im in love!
franvi30 1 year ago
have any of you seen the rare video of Fanny Brice? Streisand was imitating her, no one else has been able to do that, not even stephanie. Of course to be fair, stephanie is not asked here to try. But before you decide to see who can do funny girl, they have to act as Fanny Brice a real character.
JoelPopcountertenor 1 year ago
Awesome!
jumpnjive00 2 years ago
SHE IS AMAZING!!!!!!
1995BroadwayBaby 2 years ago
OMSJB!
JRyanReichel 2 years ago 4
lmaoooo
emmmmkay 2 years ago
that's cute lol
p3fan09 1 year ago
how cool would it be if they revived it in the amsterdam theatre :D
ilovehs 2 years ago
Ok, a year later, I just want to say that I still love this performance. : D
And I'm TOTALLY up for her playing the lead role in Funny Girl! She's the only one I would approve of to take on Barbra's character actually. lol.
Hailo7788 2 years ago
I hope to GOD "My Man" is on her CD.
kylejb 2 years ago
As much as I believe that Stephanie is the only person who could reprise this role, I hate it when she compares how she thinks she looks like Barbra. No diss to Barbra but Stephanie is just flat out beautiful. Any comparison to Streisand or Fanny Brice in the looks department is ridiculous.
jjudgehix 2 years ago
i love herrrr so much! LOVE LOVE LVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!!!! she looks like my science teacher 2. lol
vampirefangs102 2 years ago
I actually saw her in a production of "Funny Girl" back in 1993. Her "Music That Makes Me Dance" is still very vivid in my mind. I also met her backstage afterward. Very sweet lady!
jeti4dec 3 years ago
"The Music that Makes Me Dance" is the best piece of music in the show....why oh why did they cut it from the film?
And yes...she could pull it off a revival!
phlashba 3 years ago
My Man isn't on the original recording! I was so mad!
gotgrammar45 3 years ago
SHE IS GREAT!!! I totally agree that she should play FANNY BRICE
Jamesdavideason 3 years ago
Stephanie J. Block isn't good... She's PERFECT!!!!! I can't believe such a voice exists. She's got such a beautiful talent.
rds020790 3 years ago
somebody needs to revive funny girl on broadway for her...NOW!!!
dancexox901 3 years ago
I could watch this over and over and over.
and NEVER EVER get sick of it!
Her voice is incredible!
mymixedtape05 3 years ago
Fantabulous. She is an awesome talent.
I sure wish she had included "Funny" - my favorite song from the show!
Blinglover 3 years ago
I love her control of vibratto. Especially on the last note where its straight tone then a tint of vibra on the end, love when singers do that!
jaso937 3 years ago
SOOOO fierce
jaso937 3 years ago
I watched Funny Girl last night and I was totally thinking of Stephanie the ENTIRE time! She would do reallllllly well as Fanny Brice!
tjvids7 3 years ago 26
She played Fanny Brice before, there's pictures on her website
gabrieljlivingston 2 years ago
her "my man" is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
elphabelle07 3 years ago 12
She is so amazing. SJB is so good and such a beautiful person inside and out. That is pure talant here!!!
megnmon 3 years ago 16
she's so cool! They should revive Funny Girl on Broadway with her as the Leading Player!
elphielover247 3 years ago 11
OMG that would make my day!! lol she totally deserves to do this role on bway. she'd rock it!
WhichWitchisWhich44 3 years ago 10
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH! That high note in My Man was perfection. (And higher than Babs ever sang it)
Bdwaybuff 3 years ago 22
@Bdwaybuff the note is the same. Streisand hits "he'll" and "alright" longer in the 60's not today. Age for age, streisand had more vocal prowess. But stephanie is class, she gives credit is due unlike others who sing streisand songs. Most people don't even know streisand was imitating a real person named Fanny Brice in that movie, that is what makes any of her singing better. It was in pure character.
JoelPopcountertenor 1 year ago
@Bdwaybuff Streisand hit that note too.
12bmills 1 year ago 2
OMG, I've always loved SJB but after watching this, I think I'm IN LOVE!!! Hahaha. She's just so phenomenal!!!
Hailo7788 4 years ago 16
love it
ickymax 4 years ago 7
I saw her in the Pirate Queen and it was awesome!
Kelnosha 4 years ago 6
She's amazing. There aren't many people who can sing Barbara Streisand ... she did a fanatastic job. I love sjb!
JmB8207 4 years ago 7
i have goosebumps!
phantomfreak411 4 years ago 3
i love how she says exactly what Barbra says in My Name Is Barbra before she sings My Man. "Fanny Brice sang this song in 1922 and it made her the toast of Broadway."
It's cool seeing her sing these songs and actually be able to sing them. So many people try and just pale in comparison to Barbra, but she's got an amazing voice.
hollywearsprada 4 years ago 4
LOVE IT! Does Anyone know when this was? SJB is THE best! She should lead Funny Girl when it comes on!
jujugirl56 4 years ago
What this video doesn't show is the little bit of patter right after the song, in which Steph commented on the amount of money needed to stage a revival of FG...upon which Billy Stritch offered to make the first donation out of his wallet. XD
The sheer POWER of her second time through the chorus was just staggering. Too bad a video can never capture it fully (but we SO appreciate this!).
faeyero 4 years ago 6
ill PAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY for someone to revive Funny Girl with SJB.
milesfile77 4 years ago
I love how pure her voice is when she fades out the "am" at the end of the DROMP part. And that note at 5:13? She's just all-around perfection. <3
ilovehugh917 4 years ago 3
Her voice sounds a lot like Linda Eder.
orca1142 4 years ago
Stephanie is perfect for this. she has such a great voice for the kind of music. its so smooth and pure. and beautiful. Steph is actually perfect for almost any role.
lov her!
WickedxChick104 4 years ago
you need to put Barbra Streisand's name in the tags.
great video btw
energy2429 4 years ago
wow, such a fantastic performance.
payette 4 years ago
I would give a LOT to see her in this role. She's got amazing talent and a good heart. <3
faeyero 4 years ago 2
Thank you so much for posting this!! Stephanie is unbelievably talented!!
malyak 4 years ago
Oh my good lord is she amazing. Her voice is pefection. I don't know how anyone can dislike her.
FaeVerte 4 years ago 8
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! And did I mention, love?! ;)
Kikkiekins 4 years ago 2
I'll add on to the love! Someone puhleeeeze revive this show for her already!
netalee 4 years ago 4
Totally throw my vote in for that! XD
Steph is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamazing!
WickedSJBFan 4 years ago 3
<3
BRING FUNNY GIRL BACK!! SOMEONE!
DefyGravity 4 years ago 3