The Glee actress will be Funny Girl’s greatest star a little while longer.
Lea Micheleisn’t going to rain on Broadway’s parade just yet.
The production marks the first ever Broadway revival of the 1964 musical that made Barbra Streisand a star.
Lea Michele in Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
It will close after playing 599 performances and 30 previews at the August Wilson Theatre.
Feldstein starred oppositeJane Lynchas Mrs. Brice, the role now played by Feldshuh.
Afterreceiving lackluster reviews, Feldsteinexited the production earlyamidswirling rumors about turmoil behind-the-scenes.
Lea Michele and Ramin Karimloo in ‘Funny Girl’.Matthew Murphy
Michele, who many hadconsidered a favorite for Fannybefore any casting was announced, wasnamed as her replacement.
“And I cannot wait to take the stage on Tuesday as Fanny Brice on Broadway.”
“With her at the center, it feels impossible to rain on the parade.”
Tickets for the final block of performances are now on sale.
