Lea Michele to Star as Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL Starting 9/6; Beanie Feldstein Departing 7/31- Page 63

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 12:11pm

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 12:12pm

[ElephantLoveMedley]

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.

[Azúcar!]

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.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 2:06pm

Was wondering if they'd change the marquee or any of the outside pictures, etc. 

[Robbie2]

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/

 

[soxboy22]

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! :)

[Penna2]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 5:06pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Adorable. Great photos.

 

Updated On: 9/5/22 at 05:06 PM

[jkcohen626]

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!

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:02pm

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.

 

 

Updated On: 9/5/22 at 06:02 PM

[CarlosAlberto]

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. 

 

"

 

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:38pm

CarlosAlberto said: "From a friggin' photo? GET. A. GRIP.

 

BULLY  ALERT !!

BULLY  ALERT !!

BULLY  ALERT !!

 

 

[Jimmyb1969]

Posted: 9/5/22 at 6:54pm

Any word on how the dress rehearsal went? 

[Robbie2]

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/

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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!



"

 

[lkerr2]

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.

[CarlosAlberto]

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

[lkerr2]

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. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 9/6/22 at 8:11am

So cool to see JARED GRIMES is above the title alongside Lea, Ramin, and Tovah!

[TaffyDavenport]

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.

[BrodyFosse123]

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?



 

[Highland Guy]

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  !!

[Kad]

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. 

Updated On: 9/6/22 at 11:20 AM

[CarlosAlberto]

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. 

[Sally Durant Plummer]

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.