Lea Michele’s ‘Funny Girl’ Sets Final Performance Date

Lea Michele’s run as Fanny Brice on Funny Girl is concerning an end. The Broadway reveal revealed that after extending its run, the cast’s final bow is set for Sept. 3.

A week after the final program on Broadway, the musical will start a U.S. trip dropping in 30 cities, though Michele will not sign up with the cast on the roadway.

Michele made her launching as Fanny Brice on Sept. 6, 2022, after replacing Beanie Feldstein in the revival, which initially premiered in April of in 2015. Feldstein took out of the program earlier than prepared for following below average important responses, particularly concerning her performance. Feldstein’s last program was on July 31.

“A dream come to life is an understatement,” Michele composed on Instagram when news of her casting broke. “I’m so extremely honored to join this incredible cast and production and go back to the phase playing Fanny Brice on Broadway. See you September 6th.”

The function was likewise a full-circle minute for the starlet. Michele’s Glee character Rachel Barry was understood for her imagine playing Fanny on the program, initially carried out by Barbra Streisand. (Michele likewise carried out “Don’t Rain on My Parade” throughout the 2010 Tony Awards.) Michele’s function in the Broadway reveal significant her very first given that leaving Spring Awakening in 2008.

Last November, Funny Girl launched a cast recording version of her opening number “I’m the Greatest Star,” which Michele informed Rolling Stone “sets the tone” for the production.

“I relate a lot to Fanny’s drive and aspiration as it’s something I felt my whole life, and I link to whatever she states throughout this tune,” Michele stated. “This is our minute in the program where everybody gets on board and starts rooting for this girl to accomplish all of her dreams.”

She included, “She understands she is the best star, now they understand she’s the best star, and after that quickly the entire world will understand.”