Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31 — Page 63
#1553
Posted: 9/5/22 at 12:16pm
Those first look photos are thrilling. This is easily the event of the fall in my circle of theatre friends. So excited.
#1554
Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:03pm
I love that second one. I was hoping the new playbill would be a picture of Lea or Lea with Ramin. Harking back to the original playbill.
#1555
Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:06pm
Was wondering if they'd change the marquee or any of the outside pictures, etc.
#1556
Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:53pm
ElephantLoveMedley said: "Those first look photos are thrilling. This is easily the event of the fall in my circle of theatre friends. So excited."
True and everyone in the biz is anticipating and talking about Lea as Fanny in Funny Girl. Can't wait until October 7!
Say 'hello, gorgeous' to your first look at Lea Michele as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl
https://ew.com/theater/lea-michele-as-fanny-brice-funny-girl-first-look/
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1557
Posted: 9/5/22 at 4:16pm
I’m so excited for the inevitable reports on Twitter and elsewhere tomorrow night, being careful to avoid those who still have a bone to pick with Michele.
When she was announced, I think I was the first on this forum to predict she’d be a smash! :)
#1558
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:06pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "
Adorable. Great photos.
Updated On: 9/5/22 at 05:06 PM
#1559
Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:49pm
Having already seen this show twice and with so much new stuff to see, I don't see myself getting back to the August Wilson anytime soon. However, if that black and white image is the Playbill, I will definitely be needing one for my Playbill wall! That image is perfect!
#1560
Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:02pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "
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This picture above of Lea reminds me very much of the color picture of Fanny below. The headdress, the positon of the hands, the shape of the mouth.....Lea IS Fanny.
Non sibi sed patriae
Updated On: 9/5/22 at 06:02 PM
#1561
Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:33pm
Highland Guy said: "jacobsnchz14 said: ""
This picture above of Lea reminds me very much of the color picture of Fanny below. The headdress, the positon of the hands, the shape of the mouth.....Lea IS Fanny.
From a friggin' photo? GET. A. GRIP.
"
#1562
Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:38pm
CarlosAlberto said: "From a friggin' photo? GET. A. GRIP.
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
Non sibi sed patriae
#1563
Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:54pm
Any word on how the dress rehearsal went?
#1564
Posted: 9/5/22 at 10:31pm
A Complete Timeline of the 'Funny Girl' Casting Saga
Here's a complete breakdown of the drama surrounding Beanie Feldstein and Lea Michele's roles as Fanny Brice on Broadway
https://people.com/theater/funny-girl-broadway-musical-revival-timeline/
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1565
Posted: 9/5/22 at 11:00pm
Highland Guy said: "CarlosAlberto said: "From a friggin' photo? GET. A. GRIP.
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
What tosh!
"
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#1566
Posted: 9/5/22 at 11:18pm
Jimmyb1969 said: "Any word on how the dress rehearsal went?"
Checked some instagram accounts of the cast and there's none so far. A few just mentioned how excited they are or how they're looking forward to tomorrow. Julie and Ephie have also officially welcomed Lea to the "fanny pack" by giving her a few gifts.
#1567
Posted: 9/6/22 at 6:14am
Highland Guy said:
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!
Updated On: 9/6/22 at 06:14 AM
#1568
Posted: 9/6/22 at 8:01am
Lea Michele Makes ‘Funny Girl’ Debut Tonight Free Of Critics (For Now)
Seems like critics will be formally invited towards the end of September so they'll get the full company/other principal actors, and to give Lea and Tovah some time to perform together.
#1569
Posted: 9/6/22 at 8:11am
So cool to see JARED GRIMES is above the title alongside Lea, Ramin, and Tovah!
#1570
Posted: 9/6/22 at 8:49am
Wick3 said: "So cool to see JARED GRIMES is above the title alongside Lea, Ramin, and Tovah!"
He was always above the title.
#1571
Posted: 9/6/22 at 9:39am
Wick3 said: "So cool to see JARED GRIMES is above the title alongside Lea, Ramin, and Tovah!"
As mentioned above, his name has ALWAYS been above the title with the other principals, along with his cartoon image. Where ya been, boo?
#1572
Posted: 9/6/22 at 10:48am
CarlosAlberto said: "Highland Guy said:
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
BULLY ALERT !!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!
SNOWFLAKE ALERT!!"
More proof that CarlosAlberto is a BULLY !!
Non sibi sed patriae
#1573
Posted: 9/6/22 at 11:20am
jacobsnchz14 said: ""
Surely I cannot be alone in thinking that giant rose photoshopped onto her head looks like a very silly rush job.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
Updated On: 9/6/22 at 11:20 AM
#1574
Posted: 9/6/22 at 11:25am
Kad said: "jacobsnchz14 said: ""
Surely I cannot be alone in thinking that giant rose photoshopped onto her head looks very silly."
No, you're not. It looks downright ridiculous. What a joke.
Signed,
BWW Message Board's Resident Bully. 
#1575
Posted: 9/6/22 at 11:26am
Here I was assuming they were leaning into the whole "second hand rose" nature of Lea's casting.
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium." - Patti LuPone, a Memoir
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