Photo: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media via Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesLea Micheleis joining other celebrities in showing her support forBeanie Feldsteinfollowing the news that theBooksmartstar has beencast as the leadof the upcomingFunny Girlrevival on Broadway.Feldstein, 28, shared the announcement on her Instagram page last week,captioningher post, “I went to my third birthday party dressed as fanny brice so sometimes dreams actually come true 🥺🥺🥺.“In the comment section below, various stars celebrated the good news, including Michele, 34.“Yes! YOU are the greatest star!” theGleealum wrote. “This is going to be epic!!“Michele had previously expressed an interest in appearing in aFunny Girlrevival.The musical was also an integral part of Michele’s character onGlee,Rachel Berry. Rachel sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade” during season one and later goes on to star in the Broadway revival after graduating.During a 2017 appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,Michele responded to a fan question about whether she would ever appear inFunny Girl.“I hope so, I really hope so,” she said at the time. “We were thinking of doing it right afterGleebut I did a lot of the songs fromFunny GirlonGleeso it felt like a little soon, but I feel really ready to do it now so maybe we could do it soon.“However, a source tells PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.“Lea Michele.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesSince then, current producer Michael Mayer obtained the rights and “wanted to take the character in a different direction,” the source adds. “Lea has always supported his creative thoughts and thinks Beanie is the perfect person for the production.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Other stars who reacted to Feldstein’s casting on her Instagram post included Melissa Benoist, who wrote, “Oh my goodness this is amazing!” AddedBridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, “I’m booking tickets immediately.“The upcoming revival marks the first timeFunny Girlhas returned to Broadway sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964.“The first time I played Fanny Brice was at my third birthday party, in a head-to-toe leopard print outfit my mom made for me,” Feldstein said in a release last week. “So, it’s safe to say that stepping into this iconic role, on Broadway and not in my family’s backyard, is truly my lifelong dream come true.“She added, “I am immensely grateful to be able to do so alongside such a remarkable creative team, and cannot wait for audiences to get back in theaters again!“Performances ofFunny Girlare expected to begin in spring 2022, with a Broadway theatre to be announced.
Photo: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media via Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
Lea Micheleis joining other celebrities in showing her support forBeanie Feldsteinfollowing the news that theBooksmartstar has beencast as the leadof the upcomingFunny Girlrevival on Broadway.Feldstein, 28, shared the announcement on her Instagram page last week,captioningher post, “I went to my third birthday party dressed as fanny brice so sometimes dreams actually come true 🥺🥺🥺.“In the comment section below, various stars celebrated the good news, including Michele, 34.“Yes! YOU are the greatest star!” theGleealum wrote. “This is going to be epic!!“Michele had previously expressed an interest in appearing in aFunny Girlrevival.The musical was also an integral part of Michele’s character onGlee,Rachel Berry. Rachel sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade” during season one and later goes on to star in the Broadway revival after graduating.During a 2017 appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,Michele responded to a fan question about whether she would ever appear inFunny Girl.“I hope so, I really hope so,” she said at the time. “We were thinking of doing it right afterGleebut I did a lot of the songs fromFunny GirlonGleeso it felt like a little soon, but I feel really ready to do it now so maybe we could do it soon.“However, a source tells PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.“Lea Michele.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesSince then, current producer Michael Mayer obtained the rights and “wanted to take the character in a different direction,” the source adds. “Lea has always supported his creative thoughts and thinks Beanie is the perfect person for the production.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Other stars who reacted to Feldstein’s casting on her Instagram post included Melissa Benoist, who wrote, “Oh my goodness this is amazing!” AddedBridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, “I’m booking tickets immediately.“The upcoming revival marks the first timeFunny Girlhas returned to Broadway sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964.“The first time I played Fanny Brice was at my third birthday party, in a head-to-toe leopard print outfit my mom made for me,” Feldstein said in a release last week. “So, it’s safe to say that stepping into this iconic role, on Broadway and not in my family’s backyard, is truly my lifelong dream come true.“She added, “I am immensely grateful to be able to do so alongside such a remarkable creative team, and cannot wait for audiences to get back in theaters again!“Performances ofFunny Girlare expected to begin in spring 2022, with a Broadway theatre to be announced.
Lea Micheleis joining other celebrities in showing her support forBeanie Feldsteinfollowing the news that theBooksmartstar has beencast as the leadof the upcomingFunny Girlrevival on Broadway.
Feldstein, 28, shared the announcement on her Instagram page last week,captioningher post, “I went to my third birthday party dressed as fanny brice so sometimes dreams actually come true 🥺🥺🥺.”
In the comment section below, various stars celebrated the good news, including Michele, 34.
“Yes! YOU are the greatest star!” theGleealum wrote. “This is going to be epic!!”
Michele had previously expressed an interest in appearing in aFunny Girlrevival.
The musical was also an integral part of Michele’s character onGlee,Rachel Berry. Rachel sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade” during season one and later goes on to star in the Broadway revival after graduating.
During a 2017 appearance onWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,Michele responded to a fan question about whether she would ever appear inFunny Girl.
“I hope so, I really hope so,” she said at the time. “We were thinking of doing it right afterGleebut I did a lot of the songs fromFunny GirlonGleeso it felt like a little soon, but I feel really ready to do it now so maybe we could do it soon.”
However, a source tells PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.”
Lea Michele.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Since then, current producer Michael Mayer obtained the rights and “wanted to take the character in a different direction,” the source adds. “Lea has always supported his creative thoughts and thinks Beanie is the perfect person for the production.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Other stars who reacted to Feldstein’s casting on her Instagram post included Melissa Benoist, who wrote, “Oh my goodness this is amazing!” AddedBridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, “I’m booking tickets immediately.”
The upcoming revival marks the first timeFunny Girlhas returned to Broadway sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964.
“The first time I played Fanny Brice was at my third birthday party, in a head-to-toe leopard print outfit my mom made for me,” Feldstein said in a release last week. “So, it’s safe to say that stepping into this iconic role, on Broadway and not in my family’s backyard, is truly my lifelong dream come true.”
She added, “I am immensely grateful to be able to do so alongside such a remarkable creative team, and cannot wait for audiences to get back in theaters again!”
Performances ofFunny Girlare expected to begin in spring 2022, with a Broadway theatre to be announced.
source: people.com
