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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Funny Girl” producers are attesting they knew about Beanie Feldstein’s earlier-than-expected exit from the Broadway musical.Amid the whirlwind drama over the actor’s abrupt departure — and Lea Michele’s replacement as Fanny Brice — rumors began to circulate that Feldstein caught the show’s production team by surprise when she announced on social media that her final curtain call would be on July 31. She was initially slated to stay until Sept. 25, but she changed those plans after producers “decided to take the show in a different direction.”Now, representatives for “Funny Girl” are insisting that Feldstein’s mid-summer farewell had been jointly arranged with the revival’s producers, who “support” her decision.

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‘Funny Girl’ Producers Not “Blindsided” By Beanie Feldstein Early Departure Announcement

Contrary to internet rumors and some published reports, producers of Broadway’s Funny Girl say they were not “blindsided” by star Beanie Feldstein’s Sunday night Instagram post announcing her early departure.

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Lea Michele said to be in running to replace Beanie Feldstein in Funny Girl

It was recently announced that Beanie Feldstein will be stepping down from the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl in late September.The casting change, which also includes finding a replacement for Jane Lynch's role as Fanny's mother Mrs. Rose Brice, comes after less-then stellar reviews nearly 10 months after she was cast.The big question now: who will take over the role, which was originally immortalized on stage by Barbara Streisand in the 1960s.

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Beanie Feldstein leaving Broadway production of Funny Girl this fall

coronavirus. A tweet from the show on Wednesday read: 'Beanie returns tomorrow! 14 weeks left to see Beanie Feldstein & Jane Lynch now through September 25th. Stay tuned for additional casting news to join Ramin Karimloo & Jared Grimes and the company of Funny Girl.

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Broadway's Next Fanny Brice: Who Should Replace Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl'? Vote in Our Poll!

It was just announced that Beanie Feldstein will be leaving the Broadway production of Funny Girl in September and her replacement will be named on a later date.

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Beanie Feldstein & Jane Lynch To Depart Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ In September

Funny Girl stars Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch will depart the productionl on September 25, producers announced today.

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Beanie Feldstein tests POSITIVE for COVID-19 and will miss Funny Girl performances

Beanie Feldstein announced on Instagram this Tuesday that she will have to miss a string of upcoming Funny Girl performances because she has COVID-19.Although she has tested positive, she clarified that she is 'vaxxed and I'm boosted and I'm very grateful to not be feeling too bad.'While the 28-year-old temporarily withdraws from the show 'to keep everybody safe,' her standby Julie Benko will take her place. Uh oh:Beanie Feldstein announced on Instagram this Tuesday that she will have to miss a string of upcoming Funny Girl performances because she has COVID-19Julie's Broadway experience includes understudying Cosette in Les Miserables and multiple roles in Fiddler On The Roof.'I'm just really bummed to miss seeing you all at the theater and I can't wait to get back onstage very soon,' said Beanie in her Instagram video, blowing a kiss.

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‘Funny Girl’ Starring Beanie Feldstein Announces Complete Broadway Cast

Broadway’s upcoming revival of Funny Girl, starring Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes has completed casting, with Peter Francis James, Ephie Aardema, Debra Cardon and Toni DiBuono among those joining the cast.

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