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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

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

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People keep pushing that narrative. I've seen it on twitter. But, like, legit no reviews, no one has mentioned anyone's size....?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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
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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.

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"

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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.

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"

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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.

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

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.

The critical raves for Lea are extraordinary (and deserved).

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!