Lea Michele is overwhelmed with emotion as she is graced with applause at Funny Girl debut

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Lea Michele appeared to tear up as she received a rapturous reception for her debut performance as Fanny Brice in the broadway musical Funny Girl.The 36-year-old actress, who took over the role from Beanie Feldstein under dramatic circumstances, looked overwhelmed as she took a bow with the rest of the cast on Tuesday night at Manhattan's August Wilson Theatre.Lea's debut in the long-desired role arrives just as she revealed to People that she began 'hysterically crying' after she learned she had gotten the part.

Honored: Lea Michele appeared to tear up as she received a rapturous reception for her debut performance as Fanny Brice in the broadway musical Funny Girl in Manhattan on TuesdayLea was pictured at her first curtain call in a 1920s-style flapper dress decorated in red and gold beaded fringe.The look showcased her toned arms and trim legs, and she paired it with gold heels.

The Glee star had her dark hair styled in a short wavy style.She showed off an infectious green as she received a floral bouquet and pointed approvingly at the audience while they applauded her.

Success: The 36-year-old actress, who took over the role from Beanie Feldstein under dramatic circumstances, was seen taking a bow with the rest of the cast at the August Wilson Theatre Seeing red: Lea was pictured at her first curtain call in a 1920s-style flapper dress decorated in red and gold beaded fringe Stunner: The look showcased her toned arms and trim legs, and she paired it with gold heelsLea also shared the stage with her costar Tovah Feldshuh, who plays Mrs.