April 24 – June 7, 2026

“Hello, Gorgeous!
“I’m the greatest star! I am by far, but no one knows it!”

Director: Dennis Corwin
Asst Director/Choreographer: Laura Hiszczynskyj
Music Director: Cyndy Ramsey-Rier

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Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she have “the look”? This heartfelt musical comedy traces her unlikely rise to fame with the Ziegfeld Follies and her tumultuous romantic relationship with gambler Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone). Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girl includes timeless classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “People,” and much more.

The Title Sponsors for Funny Girl are Tom & Marjorie Croft & Jack’s Overhead Door, and the Music Sponsor is The Portland Spirit.

Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, one Saturday (May 23) at 2:00 PM, and two Wednesday shows (May 13 and 27) at 7:30 PM. Lakewood Theatre Company has an intimate 220-seat theatre located at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.

Special note: On Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27, the theatre continues its Wine or Whiskey on Wednesday program, called WOW: 25-35. For audience members aged 35 or under, tickets are $30 each. Use the code WOW30 when ordering tickets online to get this special discount. At these performances, there will be a complimentary wine tasting one hour before curtain, courtesy of an Oregon vineyard/distillery. OLCC rules apply! Bring your ID for the tasting!

The Story: Funny Girl is the semi-autobiographical tale of Fanny Brice’s (Melissa Gale) meteoric rise to fame and her tumultuous relationship with Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone), a wealthy and charming gambler. From her beginnings as an awkward Brooklyn teen talking her way into show business to becoming the toast of New York and the unraveling of her personal life, Funny Girl is a striking, richly told tour de force about one of Broadway’s biggest stars. The endearing, emotional musical features a lineup of great tunes performed through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “People,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” and “You Are Woman, I Am Man.”

The talented ensemble, playing multiple roles, features Margo Schembre, Ed Pierce, Riley Parham, Jody Allen, Hillary Chapman, Emily Smith, Melissa M. Standley, RJ Tofte, Tim Ward, Robert Altieri, Ali Bean, Alika Bright, Austin Stone, Sarah DeGrave, Corrine Michelle Maddox, Isaac Elmore, Lindy Hatcher, Jared Lingle, Liz O’Donnell, Amanda Marie Pred, Pippa Southard, Kate Potter, and Melody Wells-Benitez.

Artistic Staff: Funny Girl is directed by Dennis Corwin. The Music Director is Cyndy Ramsey-Rier. The assistant director and choreographer is Laura Hiszczynskyj. The Stage Manager is Kendra Comerford, and the assistant stage manager is Cassie Kanios. Sound Design is by Michael Bard. Set Design is by John Gerth. The Costume Coordinator is Janelle Sutton. Lighting Design is by Dug Martel. Prop Design is by Allen H. Phillips. The Producer is Steve Knox.