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Lea Michele

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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BIO

Now starring on Broadway in Funny Girl, Lea Michele is an award-winning actress, singer and NY Times Best Selling author. She is best known for her role as “Rachel Berry” on Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning series, “Glee.” In 2010, Michele was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress – Comedy. In 2012 and 2013, Michele won the TEEN CHOICE Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy. In 2013, she also won a People’s Choice Award for Best TV Comedic Actress.



At just eight years old, Lea Michele made her Broadway debut as “Young Cosette” in Les Misérables. Since then, Michele has shared the stage with Broadway greats Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, as well as Alfred Molina in the 20th anniversary production of Fiddler on the Roof. She also received raved reviews for her stage performance in the role of “Wendla” for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening, which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. She recently reprised her role of “Wendla” in Spring Awakening for the 15th anniversary of the production with the original cast. During a spectacular one night only reunion concert the group came back together to benefit The Actors Fund. You can catch this performance in the new HBO docuseries; “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known,” available on HBO Max.

While appearing on television and stage, Michele’s love for music has been a focus point in her career. Michele has had the honoring of singing for The President and performing at the Superbowl. She has released 4 albums, “FOREVER”, “Christmas in the City”, “Places” and “Louder” and has also traveled around the world on multiple concert tours including a joint tour with fellow “Glee” alum Darren Criss.

Michele is also a best-selling author releasing “Brunette Ambition,” which was a NY Times Best Seller as well as her follow up book, “You First”.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Fanny Brice [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
Wendla

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Eponine (Alternate) [Replacement]

[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Naleen

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Wendla

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Shprintze

Chava (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
The Little Girl

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Young Cosette (Alternate) [Replacement]

Young Eponine (Alternate) [Replacement]

Gavroche (Understudy) [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Wendla


Movies

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
[ 2013 ] Dorothy

TV Shows

Glee
Rachel Berry, Tina Cohen-Chang
Scream Queens
Hester Ulrich
The Mayor
Valentina Barella

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)

Lea Michele, Spring Awakening

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Adaptations and Spin-Offs to Watch Before WICKED: A Guide

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Video: Watch Aaron Tveit Perform 'Mein Herr' From CABARET at MCC MISCAST22

Watch Aaron Tveit perform 'Mein Herr' from Cabaret at the 2022 installment of Miscast. Miscast22 took place on April 4, 2022 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The evening honored Emmy and Tony Award® winner Christine Baranski.
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to Take Place This Sunday

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More to Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction; Early Bidding Open

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Video: FUNNY GIRL Star Katerina McCrimmon Performs 'My Man' For National Tour Finale

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Lea Michele Announces Birth of Baby Girl

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FUNNY GIRL Movie Joining The Criterion Collection in November

The Criterion Collection has revealed the November lineup of Blu-ray titles, which includes the 1968 musical film Funny Girl starring Barbra Streisand. The release will include exclusive special features including a new audio interview with Streisand and a new conversation between director William Wyler’s son David and author Alicia Malone. 
Rachel Zegler, Jordan Fisher, John Gallagher Jr. Will Join Darren Criss for Elsie Fest 2024

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Darren Criss' Elsie Fest to Return in September

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Feature: Monthly Musical 'Birthday' Salute: TAKE THE QUIZ!

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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Stephen Mark Lukas Laid a Blue Marble Egg

In this video, I am joined by Broadway performer Stephen Mark Lukas! Stephen is currently playing Nick Arnstein on the 1st National Tour of Funny Girl, after previously understudying the role on Broadway, playing opposite Julie Benko and Lea Michele.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at The Kennedy Center

Funny Girl is a solidly entertaining vehicle for a high-profile performance by Katerina McCrimmon as beloved vaudeville performer Fanny Brice. Now playing at the Kennedy Center, this popular musical (from the original stage version starring Barbra Streisand and her Oscar-winning performance in the 1968 hit film –and the recent hit on Broadway starring Lea Michele) is a lively, sassy, and brassy summer musical treat. 
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Jonathan Groff Recalls Turning Down GLEE to Ryan Murphy

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Interview: Katerina McCrimmon Talks About Playing Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lea Michele been in?

Lea Michele has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Lea Michele been in?

Lea Michele has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lea Michele been nominated for?

Lea Michele has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Spring Awakening.

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