Lea Michele as Fanny - Funny Girl — Page 6

Hope Lombardo said: "I've only loosely followed this discussion but it seems like the main problem people have had with her is that she's very unlikable as a real person. But, honestly, I don't plan to marry her or befriend her or even have a meal with her. All I want to do is watch a play."

Largely true (and I'm among those who think she's dislikable), but I also think she's too pretty for Fanny as conceived for Funny Girl, and I don't think she can really do comedy. I have no doubt she's singing the hell out of those songs.

Updated On: 9/7/22 at 04:14 PM

Bettyboy72 said: "It's a humble move to be a replacement in a show."

Even though technically she may be a replacement I think there's a large part of the audience feels like they are finally getting a chance to see the person that should have been cast in the role right from the beginning. I'm not sure how "humbling" it really is in this instance.

Theatre Fan3 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "It's a humble move to be a replacement in a show."

Even though technically she may be a replacement I think there's a large part of the audience feels like they are finally getting a chance to see the person that should have been cast in the role right from the beginning. I'm not sure how "humbling" it really is in this instance.

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I don't think this counts as humbling in the least. Maybe if it doesn't turn around the box office, but it's way too early to predict. (I know many will say that the roaring crowds demonstrate the show is now a hit--but that's what the people who saw Beanie early on said, too--lots of happy screams and ecstatic applause from the audience back then, too.)

Papi2013 said: "geaj said: "I'm glad Lea did well, but after hearing the three, I decided to go with Thursday night tickets in December. I think Julie B is the winner here."

Then please bye all means go on a Thursday to see Julie. I am sure she will appreciate your support. That way those that are fans of Lea and want a little of the magic from seeing someone they know or follow can have a easier time trying to get tickets. Go and enjoy.. so that we can as well."

We are all winners now. How fab. Except for Beanie . Poor thing.

Perhaps we'll get a live cast recording like SIX? It would be cheaper than a studio recording; would avoid the issue of Jane v. Tovah for the album; and the audience would add some energy.

Well she did “His Is The Only Music That Makes Me Dance” this afternoon. Fine but almost unnecessary. Would rather have heard “My Man”.


Her scene work is great. And her voice is strong and commanding. I wish she was a bit more “melodious” in “People” but she doesn’t have a very warm vibrato if much of one at all.


it’s now solidly a star vehicle and she’s every bit the Star. She even makes that strange “Sadie, Sadie” number work.


They gotta do something about that awful “Private Schwartz” , tho. Just a train wreck and you can’t understand a word she says.


Ramin is still fine and he navigates thru that weird “Arrangement” number with minor embarrassment. His and Lea’s connection is solid and sexy.


Tovah is kind of a hoot. She’s game for everything and having a great time up there.


Still can’t forget: what were they thinking with that original casting???

Updated On: 9/7/22 at 05:07 PM

This isn't like DROOD where the audience gets a vote in the ending.

I wish it was.

"Thank God they cut that awful rolling down the stage moment in “You Are Women”."

That part got lots of laughter and applause the first five times I saw the show and was disappointed that neither Julie nor Lea decided to continue with it. I always loved the rolling down the stage moment, and am very surprised to hear that others disliked it. It was hysterical, in my opinion.

joevitus said: "Hope Lombardo said: "I've only loosely followed this discussion but it seems like the main problem people have had with her is that she's very unlikable as a real person. But, honestly, I don't plan to marry her or befriend her or even have a meal with her. All I want to do is watch a play."

Largely true (and I'm among those who think she's dislikable), but I also think she's too pretty for Fanny as conceived for Funny Girl, and I don't think she can really do comedy. I have no doubt she's singing the hell out of those songs."

I'm confused by the assertions that she is "too pretty" to play Fanny. Barbra was stunning in the film and she had those emotive movie star eyes. A lot of people bring up the comedy aspect, but I for one have never found Funny Girl all that funny.

Do we know if Lea would be performing Thanksgiving weekend (namely Friday evening) or if that’s a day Julie is scheduled on instead? The reviews here have me thinking getting a ticket.

And would Tovah be on regardless of who was playing Fanny (barring of course the usual unscheduled absences that can occur)?

AllThatJazz2 said: "Do we know if Lea would be performing Thanksgiving weekend (namely Friday evening) or if that’s a day Julie is scheduled on instead? The reviews here have me thinking getting a ticket.

And would Tovah be on regardless of who was playing Fanny (barring of course the usual unscheduled absences that can occur)?"

Lea is scheduled, unless in the case of illness or emergency, to perform Friday nights. Tovah should, unless in the case of illness or emergency, be scheduled for 8 shows a week including Thursdays with Julie.