Funny Girl: Last News

Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl on August 14, three weeks earlier than originally anticipated.Although she was initially scheduled to leave September 4, she already had a planned holiday from August 15 to 23, the production told the Hollywood Reporter.She was also going to be out of the show on September 1 so she that could cross the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys.As a result, the producers decided that instead of having Jane come back for just one week, the 62-year-old could depart the production at the end of this week. On her way out: Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the end of this week - three weeks earlier than originally anticipated; seen in MarchJane has been a part of the current revival since it opened this year on April 24 with Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein in the title role of Fanny Brice - a part that was famously originated by Barbra Streisand in 1964.The current production features Jane in the role of Fanny's mother Rose, who was played by Kay Medford in both the original production and the 1968 movie adaptation, for which Barbra won her first Oscar.  Tovah Feldshuh was scheduled to take over for Jane on September 6, and that date is unchanged, so Jane's standby Liz McCartney will play Rose in the interim. Beanie received a spate of bad reviews for the new revival, and by July it was announced that Lea Michele would replace her in September.

Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl on August 14, three weeks earlier than originally anticipated.Although she was initially scheduled to leave September 4, she already had a planned holiday from August 15 to 23, the production told the Hollywood Reporter.She was also going to be out of the show on September 1 so she that could cross the country to Los Angeles for the Creative Arts Emmys.As a result, the producers decided that instead of having Jane come back for just one week, the 62-year-old could depart the production at the end of this week. On her way out: Jane Lynch will be leaving the new Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the end of this week - three weeks earlier than originally anticipated; seen in MarchJane has been a part of the current revival since it opened this year on April 24 with Booksmart star Beanie Feldstein in the title role of Fanny Brice - a part that was famously originated by Barbra Streisand in 1964.The current production features Jane in the role of Fanny's mother Rose, who was played by Kay Medford in both the original production and the 1968 movie adaptation, for which Barbra won her first Oscar.  Tovah Feldshuh was scheduled to take over for Jane on September 6, and that date is unchanged, so Jane's standby Liz McCartney will play Rose in the interim. Beanie received a spate of bad reviews for the new revival, and by July it was announced that Lea Michele would replace her in September.

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.

Lea Michele is returning to Broadway in one month and she just hopped on the promo train!

Lea Michele's team announced on Tuesday that she has canceled the remainder of her Life in Music tour.That is because the dates directly conflict with the demanding rehearsals for her upcoming Broadway return in Funny Girl as she is replacingBeanie Feldstein.Michele will be singing, dancing, and acting as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl beginning September 6 and needs as much rehearsal time as she can get before the curtains open thus calling for the abrupt cancellation of the tour. Done!Lea Michele's team announced on Tuesday that she has canceled the remainder of her Life in Music tour.

Lea Michele has canceled the remaining dates on her Life in Music tour due to a conflict with her rehearsals for Funny Girl.

Sarah Paulson is giving Beanie Feldstein all the love!

Beanie Feldstein has bowed out. On Sunday, the 29-year-old actress ended her run as Fanny Brice in. Feldstein marked the end of her run with a call out to the role and the musical in an Instagram post.  “But now it’s just another show And you leave ‘em laughing when you go,” the actress captioned her Instagram post, which featured a series of pictures including a shot of her posing on the stage with the rest of the cast.

Beanie Feldstein has bid farewell to her lead role asFanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl, following her final performance at the August Wilson Theatre on Sunday.The actress, 29, took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos with fellow cast members, as her co-workers and friends, includingSarah Paulson, paid tribute to her in their own social media posts.'But now it’s just another show, and you leave 'em laughing when you go,' Beanie — who will be replaced byLea Michele in the role — captioned the snaps with the lyrics fromJoni Mitchell's song 'Both Sides Now.' Last goodbye: Beanie Feldstein bid farewell to her lead role as Fanny Brice in the Broadway's Funny Girl, following her final performance at the August Wilson Theatre on SundayOne snap shared by the star featured her flashing a bright smile while posing with her voice coach Liz Caplan. In another photo she was seen standing with co-stars Leslie Blake Walker, Leslie Donna Flesner-Cruz and Mariah Reives.She also shared a snap with leading manRamin Karimloo, who portraysNick Arnstein.

Lea Michele is busy preparing for her role as Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl revival.And on Saturday the 35-year-old Glee alum shared a behind-the-scenes image from a dance rehearsal with her Instagram followers.The black and white snapshot showed her in a dance studio with two others and she wrote 'Look mom I'm dancing!' over it. Update: Lea Michele shared a behind-the-scenes image from a Funny Girl dance rehearsal with her Instagram followersLea - whose had a long career a singer, dancer, and actress - was dressed in black leggings and a black t-shirt.Her dark hair was styled in a center part and she pulled the locks back into a neat, low bun.

Lea Michele has officially started rehearsals forthe Broadway revival of Funny Girl after being named asBeanie Feldstein's replacement in the lead role of Fanny Brice.'Here we go...' captioned the 35-year-old Glee star, who shared a snap of the front page of the show's script with her 7.4million Instagram followers on Tuesday.Hours later, Michele returned to the platform to share a screenshot of a supportive text she received from her best friendJonathan Groffahead of her first rehearsal. Here we go!Lea Michele has officially started rehearsals for the Broadway revival of Funny Girl after being named as Beanie Feldstein's replacement in the lead role of Fanny Brice; Lea seen in April'Sending you so much love for your first official day tomorrow maam [sic],' penned Groff, followed by a heart-eyes, red heart and confetti emoji.The following day, Michele sent the Mindhunter actor a beaming selfie she'd takenen route to the Funny Girl rehearsal space at around 9AM.

Lea Michele has officially started rehearsals for her performance in Funny Girl!

One of Lea Michele‘s most memorable moments on Glee was when she sang “My Man” from the movie Funny Girl, but sadly, fans won’t get to hear her perform the song when she’s starring in Funny Girl on Broadway.

Following a week of casting drama, Beanie Feldstein took to Instagram on Friday to share more news about her Funny Girl run.The 29-year-old actress recorded a video announcing she'll have to take the weekend off from playing Fanny Brice as she recovers from tonsillitis.It comes after reports that Lea Michele, 35, will be taking on the lead role beginning September 6. Bad news: Following a week of casting drama, Beanie Feldstein took to Instagram on Friday to share she'll have to take the weekend off from Funny Girl as she recovers from tonsillitisFeldstein wore a multicolor, floral-patterned top as she turned the camera on herself in a minute-long video.

Beanie Feldstein has just announced she's been diagnosed with tonsillitis, forcing her off the Broadway stage for at least through the weekend.The 29-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday and revealed the diagnosis in a 1-minute video. She starts the video playing coy, saying she's checking in and asking what she's missed, seemingly referencing the news that Lea Michele has replaced her in the lead role as Fanny Brice.After getting past the pleasantries, Feldstein delivers the news.«I just got back from ears, nose and throat doctor who told me that I have tonsillitis, which is extremely contagious and she cannot allow me to go back on the stage through the weekend until I have enough antibiotics in my system to not be contagious anymore,» she said.

Lea Michele was spotted out in New York this week in her first public sighting since she was hired to replace Beanie Feldstein in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl.The Glee actress was already a fan favorite to play the lead role of Fanny Brice before being tapped to take over for Feldstein, who is leaving the show months earlier than originally planned after a string of bad reviews.When she was spotted in New York this week Michele, 35, cut a fashionable figure in an open beige shirt thrown over a fluttering black dress. Out and about:Lea Michele was spotted out in New York this week in her first public sighting since she was hired to replace Beanie Feldstein in the Broadway revival of Funny GirlMichele, who sang multiple songs from Funny Girl years ago on Glee, accented the look with a black leather handbag and matching slippers.She wore a serious expression as she spoke with someone on the phone while legging it across the sidewalk.

Producers of the Broadway revival of Funny Girl have denied being 'blindsided' by Beanie Feldstein's Instagram announcement that she is quitting early.It was previously claimed that Feldstein, 29, found out from Gawker that she was being replaced by Lea Michele after a string of bad reviews, and was in such a state at being booted from her 'dream role' that she surprised the producers by publicly declaring she was leaving the show on July 31 rather than September 25.However the producers and a representative for Feldstein toldPeoplein a joint statement: 'The producers of Funny Girl were not blindsided by Beanie's social post.' 'Producers were aware':Producers of the Broadway revival of Funny Girl have denied being 'blindsided' by Beanie Feldstein's Instagram announcement that she is quitting early; Beanie seen on stage in AprilThey continued: 'The producers decided to take the show in a different direction and end Beanie's contract on September 25th, 6 months earlier than anticipated. A month after that decision, Beanie decided it was best for her to leave on July 31st.

Funny Girl producers are attempting to clear the air!

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.

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.

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.