Lea Michele to Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - September 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.
VIDEO: Lea Michele Discusses Relating to FUNNY GIRL on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - September 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!
VIDEO: Lea Michele & Tovah Feldshuh Reflect on Their First Night in FUNNY GIRL
by Sneak Peek - September 9, 2022
Some very special people have taken up residence at the August Wilson Theatre! Earlier this week, Emmy-nominated Glee star Lea Michele began her run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway. In this video, watch as watch below as Michele and Feldshuh are joined by Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes to reflect on the big night!
Photos: First Look at Lea Michele as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Team BWW - September 6, 2022
Hello, gorgeous! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lea Michele doesn't begin performances in Funny Girl on Broadway until tonight, September 6, but we already have a first look at the new Fanny Brice in costume. Check out pre-production images of Michele as Fanny Brice.
Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh Join FUNNY GIRL on Broadway Tonight
by Team BWW - September 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 - September 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.
FUNNY GIRL to Add New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 1, 2022
Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, beginning performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and when she joins the company, she will be getting a new song to sing! A new interlude of the song 'I’d Rather Be Blue Over You' that Barbra Streisand sings in the movie, will be added to the show.
LISTEN: Hear Julie Benko Sing 'People' From FUNNY GIRL on New Album With Jason Yeager
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022
Funny Girl star Julie Benko and her husband Jason Yeager have released their rendition of 'People' from her upcoming album 'Hand in Hand.' Hand in Hand includes theater favorites ('If I Were a Bell' from Guys and Dolls and 'All I've Ever Known' from Hadestown), jazz standards, and pop hits, in addition to Yeager's original songs.