Don't Rain On My Parade

Now I'm going to geek out for a minute--as if this whole blog weren't one big geek out. 

The costume Irene Sharaff designed for Barbra to wear for Don't Rain On My Parade, the tongue twisting anthem that closes Act 1 of Funny Girl, is remarkably similar to the orange wool ensemble she designed for the film version. There are a few differences, such as the nehru collar and the centered buttons for the film version. All of the pictures I've been able to find of the Broadway dress seem to have the buttons slightly left of center. It's also missing the black belt seen in the film.

Interestingly, a version of the dress was created in green wool and tested by the filmmakers (see picture below) but ultimately scrapped in favor of the orange.