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Wikipedia article




"'I'm the Greatest Star'" is a popular song from the 1964 musical 'Funny Girl'. The show tune was composed by written by Jule Styne with lyrics by Bob Merrill. Barbra Streisand performed it in the role of Fanny Brice, first in the Broadway cast, then again in the 1968 film adaptation. The song was first included on the original Broadway cast recording album 'Funny Girl', which was a best-seller in 1964.

Critical reception



A review in 'Talking' Broadway' notes that Brice "comes out swingin' with 'I'm the Greatest Star.[http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/seattle/se628.html Talking Broadway 2014] Howard Taubman wrote in 'The New York Times' "Miss Streisand imagining herself in a radiant future in 'I'm the Greatest Star,' an appealingly quirky song, is not only Fanny Brice but all young performers believing in their destinies".[https://www.nytimes.com/books/97/04/27/reviews/streisand-funny.html New York Times March 27, 1964] Commenting on a 1991 performance by Pia Zadora in the lead role, 'Los Angeles Times' critics noted "She has the requisite pluck for 'I'm the Greatest Star.[http://articles.latimes.com/1991-03-04/entertainment/ca-57_1_funny-girl Los Angeles Times March 4, 1991]

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Category:Songs from Funny Girl (film)

Category:Songs from Funny Girl (musical)

Category:1964 songs

Category:Songs with music by Jule Styne

Category:Songs written by Bob Merrill

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