Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31- Page 18
Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#425
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:27pm
I think Beanie will leave before July 31st. There is so much going on.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#426
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:27pm
shocktheatre said: "Lynch does NOT want to work with Michele even for a DAY."
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#427
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:28pm
They simply wanted both actresses to start together. Jane wants to go back home to Southern California, so leaving a few weeks early is fine with her, I'm sure. Like all the other women we are talking about, these are professionals. Working with people you don't care for is part of the job sometimes.
The only drama is with the current Fanny and the producers. I doubt she shows up tomorrow.
Swing Joined: 11/10/14
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#428
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:37pm
Everyone saying that Jane doesn’t want to work with Lea is grasping at straws. It’s clear that there would be no reason, besides a “Glee reunion,” for Lea to perform the role with Jane and then have to perform with Tovah. They’re going to debut together. Why wouldn’t they? People are creating drama and it’s silly. Is Tovah supposed to debut a week later just because they want a Glee reunion? Of course not. The show will sell fine with Lea.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#429
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:38pm
Sutton Ross: "The only drama is with the current Fanny and the producers. I doubt she shows up tomorrow"
I wouldn't blame her if she didn't. Can you imagine the performance she'll squeak out?
At least she now realizes she can't handle a Broadway regimen, dream or no dream. Perhaps she can find another wedding to attend in the Hamptons.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#430
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:42pm
Beanie is engaged now so soon she herself will be a “Sadie.” I’m sure she’ll put her a career on pause for a moment after FUNNY GIRL and enjoy life for a bit.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#431
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:45pm
Let’s not forget Lea was on pause when she was cancelled. She took time away from the public eye before making her big comeback. Beanie will be fine. She’s engaged, she’ll be sharing her wedding journey for the next year, fans will she her in a positive light and then in ~2 years she’ll make a movie or tv show and be welcomed back to Hollywood. Funny Girl will just be a little blip in her rear view window.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#432
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:47pm
I wouldn't blame her if she didn't. Can you imagine the performance she'll squeak out?
I honestly wouldn't want to be anywhere around there tomorrow night. I mean, everyone will be able to feel that tension, stress, drama. It will absolutely affect her performance even more than it has in the past week. People reported she "seemed like she was over it and wanted to be anywhere but on the stage". So.....yeah.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#433
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:48pm
Also if they ARE making some tweaks to the show for the new cast, Jane Lynch would have to start attending rehearsals for the "new" version of the show with Lea while doing the show at night with Julie, which would probably be exhausting.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#434
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:54pm
"Also if they ARE making some tweaks to the show for the new cast, Jane Lynch would have to start attending rehearsals for the "new" version of the show with Lea while doing the show at night with Julie, which would probably be exhausting."
All this pretzel-ing is fun, but I just think Jane Lynch cannot stand Lea Michele, and it is obvious if you follow this type of gossip that Lynch is not alone.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#435
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:54pm
Schmergo2 said: "Also if they ARE making some tweaks to the show for the new cast, Jane Lynch would have to start attending rehearsals for the "new" version of the show with Lea while doing the show at night with Julie, which would probably be exhausting."
Where ya been, gurl. Lea and Tovah begin the same day. Jane’s Fanny when Beanie leaves is with Julie Benko. She isn’t doing a single performance with Lea. Jane bumped up her final day from its original Sept 25.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#436
Posted: 7/11/22 at 9:58pm
"Where ya been, gurl. Lea and Tovah begin the same day. Jane’s Fanny when Beanie leaves is with Julie Benko. She isn’t doing a single performance with Lea. Jane bumped up her final day from its original Sept 25."
Methinks Ms. Lynch does not want to bother with Godzilla when she doesn't have to.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#437
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:00pm
Methinks Ms. Lynch does not want to bother with Godzilla when she doesn't have to."
Yes, you’ve made your opinion known loudly and repeatedly.
Swing Joined: 11/10/14
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#438
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:00pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Schmergo2 said: "Also if they ARE making some tweaks to the show for the new cast, Jane Lynch would have to start attending rehearsals for the "new" version of the show with Lea while doing the show at night with Julie, which would probably be exhausting."
Where ya been, gurl. Lea and Tovah begin the same day. Jane’s Fanny when Beanie leaves is with Julie Benko. She isn’t doing a single performance with Lea. Jane bumped up her final day from its original Sept 25."
So Jane is supposed to learn new blocking/choreo just so she can perform with Lea for a week? This is absolutely ridiculous. This drama is being created for no reason. They’re likely going to change quite a bit of the show to fit Lea, and why would Jane go out of her way to learn basically a new show before she departs? Think realistically. She’s as done with the first version of this show as we all are.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#439
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:02pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "Schmergo2 said: "Also if they ARE making some tweaks to the show for the new cast, Jane Lynch would have to start attending rehearsals for the "new" version of the show with Lea while doing the show at night with Julie, which would probably be exhausting."
Where ya been, gurl. Lea and Tovah begin the same day. Jane’s Fanny when Beanie leaves is with Julie Benko. She isn’t doing a single performance with Lea. Jane bumped up her final day from its original Sept 25."
Schmergo is clearly aware. They are explaining why they believe it makes sense for Jane to leave early rather than stay an extra week with Lea--because the latter would require rehearsing the changes with Lea while performing with Benko, all for just one week.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#440
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:08pm
Here in SoCal, Jane recently has been appearing in TV ads for a popular local casino. I don't know, of course, when they were filmed. She stays busy, and I'm sure will continue to be in the public eye long beyond "Funny Girl". I wish her well.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/22/07
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#441
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:19pm
Hopefully Lea Michele as Fanny Brice is a totally different interpretation than Lea Michele as Rachel Berry as Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice and that the actress is working her butt off to prove to us that she understands the difference. Once again the responsibility falls squarely on the director to make that happen.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#442
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:20pm
Yeah, I was saying that I don't think she'd want to go to the trouble of rehearsing a new version of the show when the overlap period would be so short and she was about to leave anyway.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#443
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:20pm
Me thinks Ms. Lynch does not want to bother with Godzilla when she doesn't have to.
Thanks so much for your opinion that you have expressed three times now regarding Jane. It's not true and you are just spreading lies around to create drama. Not necessary, thank you.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#444
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:26pm
"Thanks so much for your opinion "
Why, you're very welcome. Have a nice day!
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#445
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:28pm
On what planet would Jane Lynch leave the show three weeks early after publicly announcing her final date if NOT to avoid working with Lea Michele, who we ALL know was less than popular on the set of Glee? Im totally indifferent to Ms. Michele- incredible voice, horrible reputation, has every right to now prove herself to be a decent person and i wish her the best. But to not see Jane Lynch suddenly leaving early to NOT perform with her-- the Beanie hate has now morphed into refusing to see whats right in front of your face, even when its not about Beanie! Just hilarious.
And did I miss the vipers screaming about Lea only doing 7 shows a week? Can you imagine if Beanie had gotten that deal? People here would have passed out in gleeful rage.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#446
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:30pm
Tremendous fun to watch all the "Why are you bending over backwards to excuse Beanie?" posters now bending over backwards trying to explain that Lynch's sudden decision to exit the show sooner than planned has nothing, absolutely NOTHING to do with detesting Lea Michele.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#447
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:32pm
Today has been…interesting.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/13/09
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#448
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:32pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "On what planet would Jane Lynch leave the show three weeks early after publicly announcing her final date if NOT to avoid working with Lea Michele, who we ALL know was less than popular on the set of Glee? Im totally indifferent to Ms. Michele- incredible voice, horrible reputation, has every right to now prove herself to be a decent person and i wish her the best. But to not see Jane Lynch suddenly leaving early to NOT perform with her-- the Beanie hate has now morphed into refusing to see whats right in front of your face, even when its not about Beanie! Just hilarious.
And did I miss the vipers screaming about Lea only doing 7 shows a week? Can you imagine if Beanie had gotten that deal? People here would have passed out in gleeful rage."
tbh there are juicier things going on that are much more interesting than 7 vs 8 shows a week today. don't you worry; I'm sure there will be discussion about that once her run nears or begins.
Beanie Feldstein Departing FUNNY GIRL on July 31 (Two Months Earlier Than Originally Announced)#449
Posted: 7/11/22 at 10:34pm
joevitus said: "Tremendous fun to watch all the "Why are you bending over backwards to excuse Beanie?" posters now bending over backwards trying to explain that Lynch's sudden decision to exit the show sooner than planned has nothing, absolutely NOTHING to do with detesting Lea Michele."
Because it has nothing, absolutely NOTHING to do with detesting Lea Michele. Simple.
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