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FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2475
Posted: 9/18/22 at 1:46pm
Lea Michele wore a different finale dress to Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway — and it sparked a conversation about 'fatphobia'
Now we have ''fatphobia'' this is not the case - both looks were designed to fit their physicality
https://www.insider.com/beanie-feldstein-different-dress-to-lea-michele-in-funny-girl-2022-9
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2476
Posted: 9/18/22 at 1:59pm
^ The person who wrote that couldn't even spell Barbra's name correctly. Next.
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FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2477
Posted: 9/18/22 at 2:11pm
Robbie2 said: "Lea Michele wore a different finale dress to Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway — and it sparked a conversation about 'fatphobia'
Now we have ''fatphobia'' this is not the case - both looks were designed to fit their physicality
https://www.insider.com/beanie-feldstein-different-dress-to-lea-michele-in-funny-girl-2022-9"
People keep pushing that narrative. I've seen it on twitter. But, like, legit no reviews, no one has mentioned anyone's size....?
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2478
Posted: 9/18/22 at 2:16pm
This is the best explanation I've seen about the dress situation:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRarM46x/
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2479
Posted: 9/18/22 at 4:24pm
TaffyDavenport said: "This is the best explanation I've seen about the dress situation:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRarM46x/"
Exactly. Thanks for posting Taffy. Thank god for common sense. Beanie signed off on her costume and Lea signed on off on hers. They each get to pick their own.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2480
Posted: 9/18/22 at 5:13pm
TaffyDavenport said: "This is the best explanation I've seen about the dress situation:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRarM46x/"
No has mentioned that the sleeves were removed for Julie, who had the same dress as Beanie originally. In light of what was said in the explanation when asked about the change in the costume, her response was they give me a costume and I wear it. Thus the life of a standby. They also changed Lea's shoes - Beanie's and Julie's are red - Lea's are gold.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2481
Posted: 9/18/22 at 5:32pm
One more thing I forgot to mention in my review in the Julie thread: she sung “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in Streisand’s original key and absolutely blew me away. Both Feldstein and Michele sing it a semitone lower.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2482
Posted: 9/18/22 at 6:18pm
Bettyboy72 said: "TaffyDavenport said: "This is the best explanation I've seen about the dress situation:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRarM46x/"
Exactly. Thanks for posting Taffy. Thank god for common sense. Beanie signed off on her costume and Lea signed on off on hers. They each get to pick their own.
"
The production treated Beanie like dirt, but this is such a reach: its SO MUCH MORE likely that Beanie wanted sleeves, and Lea doesnt.
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FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2483
Posted: 9/18/22 at 6:53pm
Beanie was miscast from the get go. She couldn’t sing the role. People was painful. Amateur hour. And music…just beyond embarrassing.
And I think everyone agrees julie is better.
and Lea is a star!
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2484
Posted: 9/22/22 at 8:29pm
When is the show getting reviewed? I thought it was supposed to be around this week, but I wonder if it will get pushed back because of her COVID
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2485
Posted: 9/23/22 at 10:48am
I know this isn't exactly what you're asking for, Phillyguy, but quite a few reviews did come out after Lea's first few shows.
The Ringer
Variety
Buzzfeed
New York Post
Vulture
The Cut
The Wrap
Forward
Onstage blog
Most of them are a tad more focused on the popculture moment of it all, but they all seemed to be complimentary (some even glowing) towards Lea and Tovah. Some even say that Lea, and her chemistry with Ramin, make the second act work or at least bearable.
I have to wonder if it's worth it to have the show formally re-reviewed? How "normal" is it for a recast/replacement to be reviewed? I ask because a cynical part of me wonders if the production team really wants to take the chance of any nasty reviews tanking any momentum the current show may be garnering.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2486
Posted: 9/23/22 at 10:54am
I won the lotto for last night's show with Julie Benko. Took my mom since she really wanted to see this, and I had low expectations, but was excited to see Julie since everyone's been so positive of her. We sat Orchestra Right C2 & 4 (wow!!) and had a nice night. Julie and Tovah were standouts and really made the show.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2487
Posted: 9/23/22 at 11:00am
The Pesky Pescatarian said: "I know this isn't exactly what you're asking for, Phillyguy, but quite a few reviews did come out after Lea's first few shows.
The Ringer
Variety
Buzzfeed
New York Post
Vulture
The Cut
The Wrap
Forward
Onstage blog
."
Some/most of those arent really reviews. They report on her opening night, they round up audience/online reactions, but only the NYP really reviews the show.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2488
Posted: 9/23/22 at 11:21am
Phillyguy said: "When is the show getting reviewed? I thought it was supposed to be around this week, but I wonder if it will get pushed back because of her COVID"
I read a statement last week that they were not going to allow press in for a review until the whole cast was back onstage. A lot out were out with Covid.
Also, Lea will be interviewed on "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal"
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2489
Posted: 9/23/22 at 3:05pm
uncageg said: "Phillyguy said: "When is the show getting reviewed? I thought it was supposed to be around this week, but I wonder if it will get pushed back because of her COVID"
I read a statement last week that they were not going to allow press in for a review until the whole cast was back onstage. A lot out were out with Covid.
Also, Lea will be interviewed on "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal"
"
Should they all be back by now? I thought Lea is the latest to get Covid, so everyone should have passed their 10 day quarantine. I assume they would want a few more "previews" prior to the re-review, so I'm wondering if they are pushing it back by a week.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2490
Posted: 9/23/22 at 3:16pm
uncageg said: "
Also, Lea will be interviewed on "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal""
The show has been posted now:
https://www.broadway.com/buzz/video-series/the-broadway-show/
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2491
Posted: 9/23/22 at 4:04pm
Phillyguy said: "uncageg said: "Phillyguy said: "When is the show getting reviewed? I thought it was supposed to be around this week, but I wonder if it will get pushed back because of her COVID"
I read a statement last week that they were not going to allow press in for a review until the whole cast was back onstage. A lot out were out with Covid.
Also, Lea will be interviewed on "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal"
"
Should they all be back by now? I thought Lea is the latest to get Covid, so everyone should have passed their 10 day quarantine. I assume they would want a few more "previews" prior to the re-review, so I'm wondering if they are pushing it back by a week."
The New York Post review from her first night says that press was invited back 3 weeks from then, which would be next week. Whether or not they've adjusted that because of Lea's absence is the question. In any event, she'll be performing on The Tonight Show next Friday, September 30.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2492
Posted: 9/24/22 at 12:03am
TaffyDavenport said: "Phillyguy said: "uncageg said: "Phillyguy said: "When is the show getting reviewed? I thought it was supposed to be around this week, but I wonder if it will get pushed back because of her COVID"
I read a statement last week that they were not going to allow press in for a review until the whole cast was back onstage. A lot out were out with Covid.
Also, Lea will be interviewed on "The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal"
"
Should they all be back by now? I thought Lea is the latest to get Covid, so everyone should have passed their 10 day quarantine. I assume they would want a few more "previews" prior to the re-review, so I'm wondering if they are pushing it back by a week."
The New York Post review from her first night says that press was invited back 3 weeks from then, which would be next week. Whether or not they've adjusted that because of Lea's absence is the question. In any event, she'll be performing on The Tonight Show next Friday, September 30."
I heard 2nd week of October
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2493
Posted: 9/29/22 at 8:02pm
Reviews are out and critics loved Lea!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2022/09/28/lea-michele-funny-girl/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/theater/funny-girl-review-lea-michele.html
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2494
Posted: 9/29/22 at 10:26pm
That’s Life in the Theater Casting changes, conspiracy theories, and a lead actress on a potentially undeserved comeback tour—the ‘Funny Girl’ revival roller coaster has become complicated, dense, perfect fodder for the pop culturally inclined
https://www.theringer.com/pop-culture/2022/9/14/23351495/funny-girl-broadway-revival-drama-lea-michele-beanie-feldstein
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2495
Posted: 9/30/22 at 12:08am
Robbie2 said: "That’s Life in the Theater Casting changes, conspiracy theories, and a lead actress on a potentially undeserved comeback tour—the ‘Funny Girl’ revival roller coaster has become complicated, dense, perfect fodder for the pop culturally inclined
https://www.theringer.com/pop-culture/2022/9/14/23351495/funny-girl-broadway-revival-drama-lea-michele-beanie-feldstein
I started reading this thinking it was a review and it was, an excellent review of the show and Lea, but then turns out to be a hit piece.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2496
Posted: 10/2/22 at 7:16pm
CatLady3 said: "Reviews are out and critics loved Lea!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2022/09/28/lea-michele-funny-girl/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/theater/funny-girl-review-lea-michele.html
Lea Michele: A Spectacular ‘Funny Girl’, At Last – Funny Girl is, as so many suspected all along, the musical that Lea Michele was born to lead. Broadway’s new Fanny Brice is, to put is simply and without exaggeration, a knock-out. https://deadline.com/2022/10/funny-girl-lea-michele-broadway-review-1235133156/ 
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FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2497
Posted: 10/2/22 at 7:29pm
The critical raves for Lea are extraordinary (and deserved).
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2498
Posted: 1/7/23 at 5:19pm
Just saw Funny Girl tix on TDF for 1/12 with Ephie Aardema.
FUNNY GIRL on Broadway - News & Discussion Thread#2499
Posted: 1/7/23 at 5:29pm
Phillyguy said: "Just saw Funny Girl tix on TDF for 1/12 with Ephie Aardema."
That was scheduled some time ago. Julie had it on her IG. I heard Ephie did a great job when she went on. She's a lovely singer and dynamite tap-dancer. She's also adorable!
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