SHOW: Dancers and chorus in the Ziegfeld Company number from Funny Girl pictured in 1989 The semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Broadway star, film actress and comedian Fanny Brice. It featured aspects of her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. The original title was meant to be My Man. PLAYING: ‘Have you heard’ Judith Barrow (centre) as Fanny mother with cronies ‘Kath Smith (left) and Julia Barker pictured during Funny Girl The show was decorated with its colourful and finely dressed acting cast, who wore the red, white, and blue clothing much to the enjoyment of the audience.