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In 1918 Arnstein's wife Carrie sued Brice for alienation of his affection. She subsequently divorced him, leaving him free to marry Brice in October of that year. Arnstein and Brice had two children, daughter Frances Arnstein Stark (1919–1992) and son William Arnstein (1921–2008), a graphic artist later known professionally as William Brice ...
Her second husband was professional gambler and con man Nicky Arnstein. [1] Brice and Arnstein lived together for three years before he was convicted of a wiretapping swindle in 1915. Brice visited Arnstein in prison every week during the 14 months he served in Sing Sing, pawned her jewelry to pay for appeals and eventually secured him a pardon ...
Stark married Fanny Brice's and Nicky Arnstein's daughter Frances Brice in 1940. In telling Fanny's story, Stark produced the Broadway musical, film version and film sequel Funny Lady. [3] Ray Stark commissioned an authorized biography of Brice, based on taped recollections that she had dictated, but the result of which she was unhappy with.
Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of “Funny Girl” for the last time Sunday evening, and she’s been reflecting on what the experience has meant to her.
The "Glee" actor will succeed Feldstein, who announced an early departure from the musical after her portrayal of Fanny Brice drew a frosty reception from critics. Lea Michele To Replace Beanie ...
It’s official: Lea Michele is replacing Beanie Feldstein in Broadway’s revival of “Funny Girl.” Feldstein on Sunday night announced she would be leaving the show on July 31, roughly two ...
Born to actress Fanny Brice and her second husband, professional gambler Julius W. "Nicky" Arnstein, April 23, 1921, he spent his early years living with his mother and his sister, Frances (later the wife of producer Ray Stark), while their father was in prison on a variety of charges stemming from a history of thefts, swindles, and confidence schemes.
It is loosely based on the life and career of comedienne Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein. Produced by Brice's son-in-law Ray Stark (and the first film by his company Rastar), with music and lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, the film stars Barbra Streisand (in her film debut reprising her ...