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Lea Michele made the streets of New York City her runway while rocking a skintight black leather minidress and semi-sheer tights under a long white coat on Friday.While heading to an album signing with her Funny Girl castmates Tovah Feldshuh, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes, the actress, 36, oozed confidence  as she strutted down the sidewalk in a pair of stilettos, oversized shades and velvet black purse.For the occasion, she wore her dark brown hair in a tousled bun with a few wispy front pieces, nude lipstick and bronzer for a sun-kissed glow. Elegant: Lea Michele made the streets of New York City her runway while rocking a skintight black leather minidress and semi-sheer tights under a long white coat on FridayCrowds lined up to catch a glimpse of the performer, who was attending a cast album signing at the August Wilson Theatre from 3 p.m.

Broadway box office took the expected drop last week, declining nearly 30% (to $37,394,931) from the previous week’s holiday-pumped $52M figure. Attendance for the 32 shows was down about 12% (to 275,834), but remained at a solid 92% of total capacity.

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's Funny Girl has broken a Broadway all-time box office record.The former Glee star, who took over the role of Fanny Brice in July, saved the show from critically panned star Beanie Feldstein.The Broadway revival's gross for the eight-performance ending December 18 was $2,005,696.80, which is the highest gross for the production and for August Wilson Theatre, according to Just Jared.  The latest: Lea Michele's Funny Girl has broken a Broadway all-time box office recordFunny Girl broke the record previously set by Mean Girls, which had a house record of $1,994,386 - from 2018.Lea's first performance was on September 6, after taking over the role from Beanie Feldstein.

Funny Girl broke a house record with more than $2 million in receipts at the August Wilson Theatre, A Beautiful Noise continued its $1 million-plus weekly take, and The Piano Lesson topped the list of highest-grossing non-musical productions with $914,752, each contributing to Broadway’s $37M box office tally for the week ending Dec. 18.

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.

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.

Lea Michele is heading to work.

Lea Michele nailed business chic in a structured black blazer, which she wore over her shoulders, and a pair of matching trousers while heading to Broadway on Friday.As she made her way to the August Wilson Theatre for another performance of her musical Funny Girl, since taking over the role from Beanie Feldstein, the 36-year-old Glee star appeared in high spirits as she gave onlooker a friendly wave and smile.She accessorized her timeless look with a pair of black shades, coordinating belt with a gold buckle, open-toed leather heels and her brunette locks in a low ponytail. Looking good! Lea Michele nailed business chic in a structured black blazer, which she wore over her shoulders, and a pair of matching trousers while heading to Broadway on FridayAdditionally, the triple threat held onto a large black tote and flashed a glimpse the three blue butterflies tattooed on her right foot.

Lea Michele appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and performed the song People from her hit Broadway production Funny Girl on Friday.The Glee star is playing Fanny Brice in the revival of Funny Girl at the August Wilson Theatre, a role she recently took over after Beanie Feldstein left the production midway through its run.Michele delivered a show-stopping performance for the television audience and discussed returning to Broadway after more than a decade. Show stopper: Lea Michele appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and performed the song People from the hit Broadway production Funny Girl on Friday ‘I’ve been wanting to come back to Broadway for so many years; I was gone for 15 years; Spring Awakening was the last show I did.

Lea Michele just gave fans a sneak peek at her performance in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl!

Lea Michele had a monumental day on Tuesday! Before hitting the stage for her opening night performance as Fanny Brice in  on Broadway, she celebrated a tearful motherhood milestone. «Today is a special and important day that within the blink of an eye was here...» she wrote on her Instagram Story, following up with a photo of her two-year-old son, Ever, wearing a monogrammed backpack as he embarked on his first day of Little School.«I cried as I tied your little shoes this morning,» she wrote. «I feel like just yesterday you were born.

Lea Michele’s parade as the former “Glee” star made her long-anticipated debut in Broadway’s “Funny Girl” revival. Before Michele could sing a note in her crystalline soprano, the crowd at the August Wilson Theatre on Tuesday leapt to its feet as soon as she appeared on stage, making it difficult to hear the show’s famous opening line, “Hello, gorgeous.” She would receive six standing ovations in all, crescendoing in a final, rafters-shaking round of applause. It’s been a long time coming for Michele, who has spent a good portion of her career (unofficially) campaigning to embody the incandescent comic and chanteuse Fanny Brice on stage. Her obsession with “Funny Girl” became lore on “Glee,” where her character Rachel Berry regularly belted the musical’s greatest hits — including “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People” — during the show’s six seasons. A public audition tape, of sorts.

Lea Michele's first night as Fanny Brice was nothing short of a success. According to multiple reports, Michele wowed audiences while making her debut in Broadway's .Michele stepped into the role Tuesday night for the first time, replacing Beanie Feldstein, who left the broadway show sooner than expected in July. Both  and  reported that the  alum received four standing ovations at the August Wilson Theatre from a star-studded audience that included Michele's castmate Jonathan Groff, creator Ryan Murphy and Harvey Fierstein, who added new material to the musical revival. Drew Barrymore and Zachary Quinto were also said to have been in the audience for the show's opening night.Michele reportedly received her first standing ovation upon her entrance, and there were at least three more before the end of the first act.More ovations were said to have followed throughout the evening, including one at the final curtain, which saw a sobbing Michele and co-star Tovah Feldshuh — who also made her  debut Tuesday -- accepting large bouquets of white roses.So far Lea Michele has gotten four standing ovations at this Funny Girl performanceIt’s intermission at #FunnyGirl, and so far Lea Michele has gotten 4 standing ovations also shared footage from the show, including a clip of Michele taking her first bow as Brice.Lea Michele takes her first bow as Fanny Brice at #FunnyGirl on Broadway.

Four standing ovations before intermission. Sounds like Lea Michele’s first night as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl is going, well, gleefully.

As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate.The Bronx-born 36-year-old's Instagram account is full of comments from trolls alleging she 'can't read' such as the post of herself proudly posing outside the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan on August 5.'I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day,' Lea told the New York Times on Thursday. As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate'And then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write? It's sad.

As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate.The Bronx-born 36-year-old's Instagram account is full of comments from trolls alleging she 'can't read' such as the post of herself proudly posing outside the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan on August 5.'I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day,' Lea told the New York Times on Thursday. As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate'And then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write? It's sad.

As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate.The Bronx-born 36-year-old's Instagram account is full of comments from trolls alleging she 'can't read' such as the post of herself proudly posing outside the August Wilson Theatre in Manhattan on August 5.'I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day,' Lea told the New York Times on Thursday. As she prepares to star in Broadway's Funny Girl, Lea Michele suddenly found herself the subject of rumors that she was illiterate'And then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write? It's sad.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterJane Lynch will leave the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” on Aug. 14, ending her run as Mrs. Brice about three weeks earlier than expected.Lynch was initially scheduled to leave the show on Sept.

One of Lea Michele's lifelong dreams is coming true very soon, and she couldn't help but post about it.The 35-year-old actress shared a pair of photos where she stood beneath marquees promoting the show Funny Girl.Her first picture was a more contemporary photo, showing the star standing beneath the marquee outside the August Wilson Theatre. Big dreams: One of Lea Michele's lifelong dreams is coming true very soon, and she couldn't help but post about itShe stood in an elegant black cocktail dress that ended around her knees.