Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31 — Page 18

I think Beanie will leave before July 31st. There is so much going on.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today has been…interesting.

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.