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Date of Death: February 17, 1998 (76)

Birth Place: Atlantic City, NJ, USA

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Broadway Buying Guide: October 17, 2022
by Team BWW - Oct 17, 2022


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 17, 2022.

VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Perform 'Don't Rain On My Parade' From FUNNY GIRL on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022


Watch a new video of Lea Michele singing 'Don't Rain On My Parade' from Funny Girl on Good Morning America! Michele stars in the revival as Fanny Brice alongside Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes, and Tovah Feldshuh. Michele also sat down for an interview before the performance, discussing mid-show standing ovations and being back on Broadway.

FUNNY GIRL to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2022


Funny Girl currently stars Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, plus Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes, and Tovah Feldshuh. The song that they will perform on Good Morning America has not yet been announced. Last week, the production made its broadcast television debut as Lea Michele performed 'People' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

VIDEO: Lea Michele Performs 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2022


Watch Lea Michele perform 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW in this special video of her performance!

Lea Michele to Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2022


The performance will mark the first televised performance from the musical. Michele will also be sitting down with Fallon discuss returning to Broadway in the role. The Glee star is currently playing Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photo: 'Scream Queens' Lea Michele & Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite at FUNNY GIRL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022


A Scream Queens reunion took place when Jamie Lee Curtis paid a visit to her former co-star Lea Michele at Funny Girl! See a photo of the reunion here!

VIDEO: Lea Michele Discusses Relating to FUNNY GIRL on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022


On the latest episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, Lea Michele sat down on the stage of the August Wilson Theatre with Barrymore to discuss her current Broadway run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Michele spoke to Barrymore about her upbringing, relating to the role, landing her first Broadway show, and more. Watch videos from the interview now!

Photos: First Look at Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Show Highlights - Sep 21, 2022


Hello, gorgeous! The company of Funny Girl recently welcomed two new greatest stars- Lea Michele as “Fanny Brice” and Tovah Feldshuh as “Mrs. Rosie Brice”. Check out a first look at the new cast in action with these new photos!

VIDEO: Lea Michele Lip Syncs From FUNNY GIRL and More in New TikTok Videos
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022


Broadway's newest Fanny Brice, Lea Michele, is now on TikTok! The Funny Girl star took to the social media platform to lip sync a bit from the show, and more. Watch her first two videos here!

Broadway Buying Guide: September 19, 2022
by Team BWW - Sep 19, 2022


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 13, 2022.

Barbara Tirrell Makes FUNNY GIRL Debut One Day After She Was Hired as Off Stage Cover
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022


According to a post on her Facebook account, Barbara Tirrell made her debut as Mrs. Meeker just one day after she was hired as an offstage cover for Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Strakosh, and Mrs. Meeker.

Official: Lea Michele Out of FUNNY GIRL for 10 Days After Positive Covid Test
by Team BWW - Sep 11, 2022


Just days after joining the show, Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid. Get all the info on Julie Benko's performance schedule, and find out here when she'll be back to FUNNY GIRL on Broadway!

Lea Michele Out Of FUNNY GIRL Following Inconclusive COVID-19 Test Result
by Team BWW - Sep 10, 2022


Lea Michele announced on Instagram today that following an inconclusive COVID-19 test and her developing 'early signs and symptoms of COVID-19, she will not be allowed to perform today as part of the production's safety protocols.

FUNNY GIRL On Broadway To Offer Standing Room Tickets Beginning September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2022


The Broadway production of Funny Girl will offer standing room tickets beginning September 27, 2022.

Photos: FUNNY GIRL's Lea Michele Celebrates With SPRING AWAKENING Pals, Ryan Murphy and More
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 7, 2022


She's the greatest star! Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. Check out photos of her first night celebration with Spring Awakening pals Jonathan Groff and John Gallagher, Jr., GLEE creator Ryan Murphy, director Michael Mayer, Drew Barrymore, Zachary Quinto and more!

Photos: Lea Michele Takes Her First Bows in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 7, 2022


Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway! Check out photos of her first bows in the production here!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Star Lea Michele Takes Her First Broadway Bow As Fanny Brice
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2022


Tonight, Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway! See video fo her first Broadway bow!

VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Star Lea Michele Rehearses 'I'm the Greatest Star'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022


Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, beginning performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022!  Get a behind the scenes look at Michele rehearsing "I'm the Greatest Star" in this video.

Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh Join FUNNY GIRL on Broadway Tonight
by Team BWW - Sep 6, 2022


Funny Girl gets new funny ladies tonight! Lea Michele will star as 'Fanny Brice' and Tovah Feldshuh will star as 'Mrs. Brice,' alongside Tony & Olivier Award nominee Ramin Karimloo as 'Nick Arnstein'. The production will invite critics back to the show, but not for a few weeks, after the pair has had a “brief time to perform together.” 

VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2022


Julie Benko appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss her 'big break' in Funny Girl on Broadway Barbra Streisand's 'shadow,' and recent backstage rumors regarding the show's casting. The video also features performance footage of Benko performing 'I'm the Greatest Star' and rehearsal footage of a new version of 'People' that has been added into the show.

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