Fanny Brice: Last News

Lea Michele has announced that she will not be performing in Funny Girl on Broadway tonight as her son is dealing with a scary health issue that requires him to be in the hospital.

Glee actress Lea Michele has revealed her two-year-old son Ever has been hospitalized. The Broadway star shared with fans that she would not be performing in Funny Girl on Wednesday March 22 because "we are at the hospital with our son dealing with a scary health issue that I need to be here for"."I'm so sorry," Lea, who shares Ever with husband Zandy Reich, continued.

“Funny Girl” starring Lea Michele — in the Fanny Brice role made famous by Barbara Streisand — is closing on Sept.

won’t rain on Lea Michele’s parade.Broadway’s “Funny Girl” announced Thursday that the musical will take its final bow later this year — despite seeing a massive boom in ticket sales following the casting of the “Glee” alum.The show revealed the news on Instagram. “Hey, gorgeous! We’re having so much fun with you on Broadway, we’re sticking around until September 3rd,” reads the post.Michele, 36, will continue to star as Fanny Brice — a role made famous by Barbra Streisand in the original 1964 production — through the end of its tenure at the August Wilson Theatre.

Lea Michele has extended her run with Funny Girl on Broadway, but with this news, we also learned that the show will be officially closing later this year.

Funny Girl, Broadway’s riches-to-rags-to-riches smash hit, will close on Sunday, Sept. 3, with stars Lea Michele, Ramin Marmloo, Jared Grimes and Tovah Feldshuh extending their planned runs to see the show through to its final date.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Life in the the-a-ter is coming to a close for the company of “Funny Girl.” The Broadway revival has extended its run, but the show will play its final performance on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Its closing date is almost exactly one year after Michele joined the cast, though the revival of “Funny Girl” first opened in April 2022 led by Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice. But she and Jane Lynch, who was replaced by Tovah Feldshuh as Fanny’s mother, departed the production in August after the production was plagued with poor reviews and lackluster turnout. “Funny Girl” might have closed sooner without the casting changes. But box office fortunes have been on the upswing since last September and seats at the August Wilson Theater have remained well-stocked, even setting multiple house records. By the time the cast, including Ramin Karimloo as Nicky Arnstein and Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan, takes its final bow, the Broadway revival will have played 599 performances and 30 previews.

Ellen Pompeo had an adorable date for the Michael Kors show during New York Fashion Week on Wednesday -- her young daughter, Sienna. The actress was fashionable in a matching nude turtleneck sweater and jacket and a shimmering gold fringe skirt. The look was accented with a large belt.

New York Fashion Week is in full swing and a number female celebs were spotted at the Brandon Maxwell fashion show.Lea Michele - who looked effortlessly chic on her way into her latest performance last week - and Julianne Hough looked stylish in wildly different styles at Tuesday's event. The Funny Girl star, 36, looked every bit the Broadway diva in an off-the-shoulders black, belted, bubble top and black pumps. Her hair was pulled back into a low bun.The Dancing with the Stars alum, 34, channeled a 1970s bombshell in a wide-legged, belted, denim jumpsuit that featured an ombre wash, going from dark on top to light blue on most of her legs and back to dark at the hems.Both stars looked chic as they entered the show to take in the designer's latest looks.  Funny Girl: Lea Michelle wore a dramatic all-black, off-the-shoudler look as she took in Tuesday's Brandon Maxwell show Fanny Brice: The Glee alum has long made it know that her current role is one she's wanted to play her whole life Lea wore large black sunglasses and opted for more subtle, smaller jewelry with her dramatic look.Meanwhile Julianne paired her retro jumpsuit with a part of dangling earrings and large, golden tinted sunglasses. Lea gave off an intimidating air in her snaps while Julianne looked approachable - which was befitting the overall style of each of their looks. The Glee alum has been playing the iconic role of Fanny Brice on Broadway since last summer.Lea took over the role from Beanie Feldstein, who received less than fantastic reviews. Meanwhile, Lea's shows broke box office records, bringing in $2,005,696.80 during the week of December 18. The show revived the original musical, which starred Barbra Streisand as the titular character.

Kate Hudson went to see Lea Michele in Funny Girl last week and Glee fans totally understand how meta this is!

Lea Michele wowed in a navy ensemble at the world premiere of horror film Knock At The Cabin, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday.The Glee actress, 36, showed a hint of her toned midriff in a plunging button-up navy top, which she paired with a matching full body skirt.The Broadway star finalized the stylish look with a pair of black heels featuring a crystal-adorned strap.   Sensational: Lea Michele wowed in a navy ensemble as she arrived to the world premiere of Knock At The Cabin held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on MondayThe Scream Queens beauty — whose best friend Jonathan Groff stars in the film as Eric — wore her dark tresses parted in the middle and slicked back into a ponytail. As for glam, Lea wore dark blue eyeshadow that matched her stylish ensemble.Lea — who currently stars as Fanny Brice in the musical revival of Funny Girl on Broadway — sparkled up her look with two diamond stud earrings.

Lea Michele was all smiles as she walked to Funny Girl after breaking the August Wilson theatre's box office record.The 36-year-old star strutted the streets of New York City on Wednesday while wearing a baby blue bubble jacket, black tights, and black boots.She had her hair down underneath a black beanie and wore a pair of oval sunglasses while she carried a large purse. Shining star: Lea Michele headed to Funny Girl after breaking the box office record for the August Wilson theatreAccording to Just Jared, Funny Girl's gross for the eight-performance week ending on December 18 was $2,005,696.80. Michele took over the role of Fanny Brice from Beanie Feldstein, who received less than fantastic reviews.

Lea Michele received a letter form her idol Barbra Streisand.The actress said she cherishes the note as it came from the Oscar winner, 80, who originated the role of Fanny Brice on Broadway in 1964 and starred in the 1968 film. Lea now has the part on Broadway. And while not revealing the contents of the letter, the actress confirmed to  Town and Country magazine: 'It was a beautiful, hand-written note that I will cherish.

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Lea Michele was snapped with her Funny Girl castmates at Macy's Herald Square in New York City ahead of their performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.According to an Instagram post from The Broadway Exchange, Michele and the Funny Girl cast will open Thursday's proceedings in the Big Apple.On Monday, Michele, 36, was pictured wearing a navy blue knit cap with a long puffy black coat to keep warm on the chilly fall day. The latest: Lea Michele, 36, was snapped with her Funny Girl castmates at Macy's Herald Square in New York City ahead of their performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe New York City native rounded out her ensemble with gray and black boots and had a black purse over her shoulder.Other performers set to appear in the famed parade include Dionne Warwick, Kirk Franklin, Jordin Sparks and Paula Abdul, as well as others.

A newly recorded cast album for Broadway’s Funny Girl starring Lea Michele as Fanny Brice will be released digitally tomorrow – Friday, Nov. 18 at 12:01 a.m. ET. The surprise announcement was made by Michele herself during last night’s curtain call at the Broadway hit.

Actress Lea Michele seemed to be trying to keep a low profile on Sunday as she grabbed a green juice before her performance of Funny Girl on Broadway.The singer, 36, looked casual in a black bandeau top, yoga shorts, and white sneakers.The Glee vet smiled and waved at onlookers as she strolled down the street in a tan suit jacket with rolled sleeves. Big Apple, big voice: Lea Michele looked toned over the weekend as she held her green juice before her Sunday performance of Funny Girl on BroadwayShe tucked her long brunette hair under a black hat with a leather bill and toted a large bag on her right arm.Lea went makeup free and kept a pair of black sunglasses over her eyes, and added a long gold necklace.

She typically is a vision of style.But Lea Michele outdid even herself as she stepped out in the Big Apple on Sunday.The Broadway star, 36, looked exquisite in a black bandeau top, leather trousers, and white blazer.  Big Apple babe! Lea Michele outdid even herself as she stepped out in the Big Apple on SundayThe Glee vet beamed with joy as she strolled down the street in a pair of glossy black Mary Janes and chic, retro-style shades shielding her brown eyes. She wore her hair pulled back into a low ponytail with thick fringe skimming over her forehead. A pair of gold hoop earrings injected a glittering touch the look.As for her belongings, she toted those about in style in a black bag.   Stylish: The Glee vet beamed with joy as she strolled down the street in a pair of glossy black Mary Janes and chic, retro-style shades shielding her brown eyesLea definitely knows how to put a chic outfit together when stepping out in the big city.Last Sunday, the star displayed her eye for style in an oversized houndstooth blazer and matching skirt.The New York native tucked in a strapless black bodycon top, showing a glimpse of her chest, while the slit in her skirt showcased a little leg.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Theater veteran Tovah Feldshuh has performed in 10 Broadway shows over the last five decades, garnering acclaim and Tony Awards love for “Yentl” and “Golda’s Balcony,” among others. But there’s a unique thrill to her current role on stage, as the endearing mother of Lea Michele’s Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl.” “I get entrance applause at the top of the stairs,” she says. “It’s kind of fabulous.” The crowd at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre has been nothing short of euphoric ever since Feldshuh and Michele joined the company of “Funny Girl” in September. And the stakes couldn’t have been higher. The revival, which opened 60 years after Barbra Streisand’s star-making turn in the beloved musical, was plagued by negative reviews, bad buzz and wilting ticket sales.

Olivia Rodrigo decided to make a trip to New York City, to watch ‘Funny Girl’ on Broadway. The talented singer, who recently visited Katy Perry at her Las Vegas residency, was spotted Wednesday night at NYC’s August Wilson Theater, watching Lea Michele take the stage.Olivia was thrilled to watch Lea’s performance as Fanny Brice, even taking a moment to visit the star backstage, posing for a sweet photo.

Lea Michele did not let getting dissed by her former Glee costar Chris Colfer rain on her parade as she headed to a matinee performance of Funny Girl in New York City.Just hours after the 32-year-old actor threw some serious shade at her when asked if Michele would be checking out her musical, the Scream Queens star, 36, appeared in high spirits as she smiled and waved at onlookers on Tuesday.The mother-of-one, who welcomed her son Ever with husband Zandy Reich in 2020, looked incredibly chic in a black vest, matching knee-high boots and an olive green miniskirt.