FabulousFanny

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The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice
“Kimberly has the vivacity and voice of Fanny Brice.”
New York Times
“Greenberg is close in appearance to Brice, with a similarly warm stage
presence, mobile face, naturally
comedic talent and expressive way of
singing.”
Associated Press
“Warm and Sassy Diva”
Associated Press
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SHOW SYNOPSIS
With the popularity of her Fanny performances in the Off-Broadway solo show One Night with Fanny Brice
and in Ghostlight (NYMF), Kimberly Faye Greenberg has now created an intimate new "Fanny Brice" solo
show, Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice.
In Fabulous Fanny Kimberly shares her extensive research not as another tribute, but to personally reveal
Fanny's heart and humor, soul and song.
Along the way, you'll hear the familiar My Man, Second-Hand Rose, Rose of Washington Square, Cooking
Breakfast for the One I Love, When a Women Loves A Man, Sadie Salome, and others that sparked
Fanny's fame.
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KIMBERLY FAYE GREENBERG AND FANNY BRICE TOGETHER AGAIN!
After critical acclaim in the Off-Broadway solo show One Night with
Fanny Brice and as Fanny in Ghostlight at NYMF, Kimberly Faye
Greenberg brings her new Fanny Brice production to New York City.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK – With the popularity of her Fanny performances in One
Night with Fanny Brice and in Ghostlight (NYMF), Kimberly Faye
Greenberg has now created an intimate new “Fanny Brice” solo show,
Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice. She shares
her extensive research not as another tribute, but to personally reveal Fanny’s heart and humor, soul and
song. Along the way, you’ll hear the familiar My Man, Second-Hand Rose, Rose of Washington Square,
Cooking Breakfast for the One I Love, When a Women Loves A Man, Sadie Salome, and others that
sparked Fanny’s fame.
Brian Childers, who has performed extensively with Kimberly, directs her
performance; Justin Boccitto choreographs; and Jeff Biering is musical director. The creative team includes
costume designer, Ryan Mattheiu Smith; creative consultant, Kimberly Rehfuss; and management, The
Bohemia Group.
Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice was initially commissioned and premiered at the
Riviera Shalom Club in Freehold, New Jersey. It is currently booked throughout the tri-state area,
including an extended two-hour version in June for the Freeport Concert Association. The March 5th
performance at Stage 72 (formerly the Triad) will mark its NYC premiere.
For more information, booking, video, photos and reviews, please visit www.fabulousfannybriceshow.com.
ABOUT KIMBERLY FAYE GREENBERG
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“Kimberly has the vivacity and voice of Fanny Brice” says the New York Times!
The Associated Press declared Kimberly a "Warm, Sassy Diva!”,
while she played leading roles in two Off- Broadway musicals at the
same time: Danny and Sylvia, The Danny Kaye Musical (as Sylvia
Fine) and the solo show One Night with Fanny Brice (receiving a
Patrick Lee IBTA Best Solo Performance Award nomination
amongst fellow nominees, John Leguizamo, Michael Shannon and
Michael Birbiglia).
Kimberly also played Fanny Brice in the Broadway-bound Ghostlight
as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Following her
Fanny performances, she guest starred as Brice at the Wit’s End in NYC, Cabaret Today, The Lunch
and Judy Show, Spotlight, and The Sissy Gamache Show. Greenberg is sought for her in-depth Brice
perspective, with interviews and articles published in various circuits including the vintage nouveau
Zelda Magazine.
A graduate of University of California, Irvine, Kimberly has performed throughout the U.S. in national
tours, regional theater, cabaret and theater for young audiences. Other recent New York City credits
include: Gail Friday in Who Murdered Love? (New York International Fringe Festival 2012); Doris
Walker in Miracle on 34th Street (Actors Fund Benefit); Nell Henderson in Mr. President (Actors Fund
Benefit); and Mother Mary in Christmas Rappings (Off-Broadway). TV/film credits include: Charmed,
Between The Lions, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Singing Biologist, and Drek. Kimberly is scheduled
to star in the upcoming independent feature film, Made from Scratch, written and directed by DavidMatthew Barnes.
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ABOUT FANNY BRICE
Fanny Brice, born in 1898, grew to fame when she became a star in the Ziegfeld
Follies. Known for her ability to thrill an audience with a comedic number and
seamlessly follow it up with a torch song that brought the audience to tears, Fanny was
a truly captivating and versatile performer. Her facile facial expressions and yiddish
accents delighted audiences and built her career to the status of being the highest paid
singing female comedian of her time.
Fanny Brice not only performed in the Ziegfeld Follies, but also on Broadway, in films,
and on radio. Baby Snooks, Fanny Brice’s signature character was heard on the radio
from 1935 until her death.
Four films dramatized Fanny Brice’s life: My Man and Rose of Washington Square in the 1930’s and more
recently Funny Girl (also a Broadway musical) and the sequel Funny Lady, which dramatized her rise to
fame and her two marriages to gambler Nick Arnstein and producer Billy Rose.
Fanny Brice’s legacy continues with countless new recordings of her music, stage productions, and
references in current television shows like Glee and Boardwalk Empire.
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REVIEWS FOR KIMBERLY AS FANNY BRICE
“Kimberly Faye Greenberg gets vivacity and vocal range of Brice...”
-- New York Times
“Greenberg is close in appearance to Brice, with a similarly warm stage
presence, mobile face, natural comedic talent and expressive way of
singing. “
--Associated Press (AP)
“...the closest proximity most of us will ever have to the incomparable
Fanny Brice.”
--Nite Life Exchange
“She delivers her songs in a similar wide vibrato and a lusty belt, has a tenacious tap
dance technique, and tosses out quips with off-hand charm.”
-- Curtain Up
“The engaging Kimberly Faye Greenberg channels legendary Ziegfield
Follies Singer, Fanny Brice.”
-- The Advocate
“Dynamic solo performer Kimberly Faye Greenberg... looks remarkably
like Brice and does a solid vocal impersonation while adding touches of
her own. Equally impressive is her skill at storytelling.
--Show Business Weekly
“Miss Greenberg is charming and engaging as Fanny”
--Times Square Chronicles
VENUE/CLIENT REVIEWS
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Irene Holzer, Director of Events
Riviera Shalom Club, NJ
A truly wonderful and entertaining evening.
Everyone in the audience was captivated by your incredible voice,
charm, dance and talent. We loved your marvelous portrayal of
Fanny Brice's life and listening to her many memorable songs. Your
resemblance to her is amazing.
RIviera Shalom Club
Working with you and your team was a real pleasure. You were truly
terrific and we loved you!!!
Michael Blevins, Artistic Director
Group Theatre Too, NYC
Thank you so much Kimberly for an excellent evening of musical
theatre/cabaret! I loved you as FANNY and thought the show was
excellent. Thanks so much for sharing your enormous talent with
Group Theatre Too! Brava!
Group Theatre Too/
Stage 72 @ The Triad
RIchard Koons, Director of FLUMC Concert Series
Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church Franklin Lakes, NJ
I wanted to personally thank you for coming to do your program on
Fanny Brice for our Concert Series this year. The response from our
audience since your appearance has been overwhelming. The
buzzwords everyone has been using were entertaining, amazing, so
professional, felt like I was in Manhattan at a Broadway show. I thought
the evening was pure delight and so appropriate for audiences of all
ages. Your transformation into such a legend was magical.
Franklin Lakes UMC
I also wanted to thank you for being such an easy act to hire. Working
with you and your manager was a breath of fresh air. I wish more groups
were as easy to work with. You were able to do so much with so little set
up time and were so self sufficient.
VENUE/CLIENT PRESS
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PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
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