Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31- Page 50

[shocktheatre]

Posted: 8/1/22 at 11:24pm

Sure. I still don't buy it.

Any of it. And apparently, neither do theatergoers. All of her last perfs were on TKTS.

And here's a tidbit: anyone can lie on a talk show.

Updated On: 8/1/22 at 11:24 PM

[veronicamae]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 12:09am

shocktheatre said: "Sure. I still don't buy it.

Any of it. And apparently, neither do theatergoers. All of her last perfs were on TKTS.

And here's a tidbit: anyone can lie on a talk show."

shocktheatre, you are getting less shocking with your "takes" by the day.

 

[shocktheatre]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 12:12am

VeronicaMars opines.

"shocktheatre, you are getting less shocking with your "takes" by the day."

No one is making you read them, darlin'.
 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 8:43am

The new Playbill is dull and uninspired - just like every other single creative and producing decision that has been made with this production. At least they're consistent.

 

[soxboy22]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 9:53am

It was a conscious choice to contrast what’s to come in a few weeks.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 9:53am

I prefer this artwork from TodayTix:



 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 10:53am

ManOfLaMuncha said: "https://www.barbra-archives.info/funny-girl-london-1966

I found myself wondering how was Funny Girl with Barbra in England. Where else to find this info, but on her website!

There's so much Funny Girl information on there."

Bro, that is NOT Barbra’s website.  That’s Matt Howe’s insanely fantastic unauthorized website.  Even Barbra has praised it and she has said she used it to fact check her own work history she couldn’t remember details to.  Again… that is NOT her website nor run by her.  It’s Matt Howe’s.  

[ManOfLaMuncha]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 2:23pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "ManOfLaMuncha said: "https://www.barbra-archives.info/funny-girl-london-1966

I found myself wondering how was Funny Girl with Barbra in England. Where else to find this info, but on her website!

There's so much Funny Girl information on there."

Bro, that is NOT Barbra’s website. That’s Matt Howe’s insanely fantastic unauthorized website. Even Barbra has praised it and she has said she used it to fact check her own work history she couldn’t remember details to. Again… that is NOT her website nor run by her. It’s Matt Howe’s."

Oh, I always thought that was her sight when I visited it previously.  I guess it's good to know that she's not as self obsessed as I was thinking.  You can learn something new every day.  Thanks for the information :)

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 3:15pm

ManOfLaMuncha said:”You can learn something new every day. Thanks for the information :)"

It clearly says it all over the website.  

[ManOfLaMuncha]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 3:56pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "ManOfLaMuncha said:”You can learn something new every day. Thanks for the information :)"

It clearly says it all over the website.

"

I thanked you politely for correcting my error, but I see as usual you have to always push things further, act superior and rub salt into the "wound".  I said thank you for letting me know.  And just a tip, you should stop bullying people, it's not very nice.  If there's any way you can put my particular postings on ignore so they don't get your dander up, I'd appreciate that very much. Have a good day, and please don't get vertigo up on your very high horse.

 

Updated On: 8/2/22 at 03:56 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 4:08pm

[shocktheatre]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 5:52pm

Well, I am certainly glad that all of this has come 'round to the subject of apparently the only human being who can elevate this crap show:

MISS BARBRA STREISAND.

Yes, kids, there is NO ONE ELSE ON THIS EARTH who can play Fanny Brice in this dismal musical. NO ONE.

And, shout-out to BrodyFosse. That is hilarious. Long may your ten foot pole reign.

 

Updated On: 8/2/22 at 05:52 PM

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 6:24pm

Curious if anyone has eyes on the theatre! Have they removed Beanie from everything? Did they replace her with Julie are just totally revamp?

[shocktheatre]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 6:29pm

Barbra is up on a ladder scrubbing the marquee with bleach. 

[A Director]

Posted: 8/2/22 at 11:39pm

shocktheatre said: "Barbra is up on a ladder scrubbing the marquee with bleach.

Why aren't  there holding the ladder?  At her age, she could fall. Better yet, you should be up on the ladder doing the scrubbing for Barbra!

I know you believe you are honoring/worshipping her by using, MISS BARBRA STREISAND.  From my point of view, you are denying Ms Streisand her adulthood.  You want to keep Ms Streisand forever young while you grow old, wrinkled and gray.

 

[lkerr2]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 2:08am

If anyone's interested, Lea and team have cancelled the rest of her tour due to FG rehearsals. Her fans seem to be split about this and there are people who feel betrayed by her. So, the fan support will be interesting to see once she opens the show.

Anyway, it seems like they're not gonna change anything much, at least choreo-wise, since it looks like Lea's gonna be trained a lot on the tap dancing. And maybe the extra rehearsal time is for her to get unused to the Rachel Berry/Barbra way of singing the FG songs? 

[binau]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 5:17am

Does anyone have any photos of what the marquee looks like now with Benko?

Also, not surprised about Lea Michele. The hype for her in this show is so strong right now if she can’t meet the expectations in this role it’s going to be a blow for her career. On the other hand, I fully expect a career revival especially as a Broadway leading lady should audiences, critics and the box office show this was a successful endeavour. God help us if we see a Lea Michele GYPSY in the next 5 years. 

[lkerr2]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 6:22am

binau said: "Does anyone have any photos of what the marquee looks like now with Benko?

Looks like it's just the plain "Funny Girl" title

Reference: Julie's IG story earlier



 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 7:25am

For now, looks like it’ll just be the words FUNNY GIRL unless they add a Lea Michele cartoon back onto it ala Beanie.  

[Penna2]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 9:29am

lkerr2 said: "If anyone's interested, Lea and team have cancelled the rest of her tour due to FG rehearsals. Her fans seem to be split about this and there are people who feel betrayed by her. So, the fan support will be interesting to see once she opens the show.

Anyway, it seems like they're not gonna change anything much, at least choreo-wise, since it looks like Lea's gonna be trained a lot on the tap dancing. And maybe the extra rehearsal time is for her to get unused to the Rachel Berry/Barbra way of singing the FG songs?"

Wasn't it just two shows in July and two in August at not necessarily big venues? In any event, it appears she and her people weighed what was more important to her career overall. I think her fans will be forgiving. The people who already hate her, already hate her, so doesn't matter what she does.

I give her perks for taking the time to better herself for the show. It seems she's self aware enough to know there is more to FG than just knowing some of the songs and being a fan. 

[soxboy22]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 10:12am

Bravo, Lia!

[darquegk]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 11:22am

I always hated the cartoon Beanie, because it looks less like her and more like the commonly used reaction GIF of her brother. That’s not even a face I see Beanie making regularly- it’s pure Jonah.

[lkerr2]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 11:26am

Penna2 said: "lkerr2 said: "If anyone's interested, Lea and team have cancelled the rest of her tour due to FG rehearsals. Her fans seem to be split about this and there are people who feel betrayed by her. So, the fan support will be interesting to see once she opens the show.

Anyway, it seems like they're not gonna change anything much, at least choreo-wise, since it looks like Lea's gonna be trained a lot on the tap dancing. And maybe the extra rehearsal time is for her to get unused to the Rachel Berry/Barbra way of singing the FG songs?"

Wasn't it just two shows in July and two in August at not necessarily big venues? In any event, it appears she and her people weighed what was more important to her career overall. I think her fans will be forgiving. The people who already hate her, already hate her, so doesn't matter what she does.

I give her perks for taking the time to better herself for the show. It seems she's self aware enough to know there is more to FG than just knowing some of the songs and being a fan."

She had 3 shows in July and supposedly 3 shows this August (Chicago - Atlanta - Nashville) with 1 day break in-between shows. Yeah, FG's def bigger and I think if she pushed through (and further risk getting covid while travelling) and has less than stellar reviews on her opening night, people might blame her tour and call her arrogant for not rehearsing enough. She seems to be a "love to hate/make fun of" celeb. 

[StylishCynic]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 11:31am

Penna2 said: "lkerr2 said: "If anyone's interested, Lea and team have cancelled the rest of her tour due to FG rehearsals. Her fans seem to be split about this and there are people who feel betrayed by her. So, the fan support will be interesting to see once she opens the show.

Anyway, it seems like they're not gonna change anything much, at least choreo-wise, since it looks like Lea's gonna be trained a lot on the tap dancing. And maybe the extra rehearsal time is for her to get unused to the Rachel Berry/Barbra way of singing the FG songs?"

Wasn't it just two shows in July and two in August at not necessarily big venues? In any event, it appears she and her people weighed what was more important to her career overall. I think her fans will be forgiving. The people who already hate her, already hate her, so doesn't matter what she does.

I give her perks for taking the time to better herself for the show. It seems she's self aware enough to know there is more to FG than just knowing some of the songs and being a fan."

The Daily Beast article outlined the original transition timeline, which would have allowed Lea to complete her City Winery tour commitment before going into rehearsal for Funny Girl. 

Beanie moved up the timeline –seems like it's a mixed bag whether or not the producers actually knew about the Instagram notes app post was coming before it was posted– and forced Lea into an earlier start date to save the show.

Seems to me like it's Beanie's apology to make to City Winery audiences, not Lea's.

 

[latitudex1]

Posted: 8/3/22 at 1:21pm

The couple hundred people that didn't want to taste any wine and bought tickets specifically to see Lea will be fine. There will be other concert tours. A refund and an, "I'm sorry, but this came up," are all ✅.