Photo: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media via Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesLea Micheleis looking forward to seeing Fanny Brice’s return to Broadway.TheGleealum, 35, expressed her excitement for the upcoming revival ofFunny Girland seeingBeanie Feldstein’s portrayal of the beloved leading lady during an appearance on Thursday’s episode of theLittle Me: Growing Up Broadwaypodcast.“There’s been so much talk about me coming to Broadway — andnotcoming to Broadway!” Michele joked. “Listen, I am so unbelievably excited to seeFunny Girlon Broadway. I cannot wait. I had drinks with [director] Michael [Mayer] the other day, and I just think that Beanie is an incredible choice for the production, and I think it’s going to be so wonderful. I can’t wait to seeJane [Lynch]in it as well.“Feldstein, 28, was announced to lead the revival in August, the first time the musical will return to the Great White Way sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964. “Yes! YOU are the greatest star! This is going to be epic!!” Michelecommented on the casting news.“I think that a lot of people always put me in the lane withFunny Girlbecause, of course, I love the show and the music. But I did get to do a lot of it onGlee,” Michele toldLittle Mehost Marc Tumminelli.fox/gettyMichele had a chance to perform as Brice through herGleecharacter Rachel Berry, who sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in season 1, before starring in a fictional Broadway revival later in the series.She later expressed her desire to take on the role for real in a 2017episodeofWatch What Happens Live. A source told PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.““There were so many shows and so many roles that I would love to play, and I’m so grateful that Broadway is back now,” Michele said onLittle Me, adding: “But for me to come back to Broadway… Maybe Iamcoming back to Broadway!“RELATED VIDEO: FormerGleeStar Lea Michele Opens up About Her ‘Challenging Pregnancy’Meanwhile, Michele is preparing to return to another familiar role. She’s reuniting withJonathan Groffand the rest of theSpring Awakeningoriginal castfor a 15th anniversary reunion concertat Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photo: P. Lehman/Barcroft Media via Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images
Lea Micheleis looking forward to seeing Fanny Brice’s return to Broadway.TheGleealum, 35, expressed her excitement for the upcoming revival ofFunny Girland seeingBeanie Feldstein’s portrayal of the beloved leading lady during an appearance on Thursday’s episode of theLittle Me: Growing Up Broadwaypodcast.“There’s been so much talk about me coming to Broadway — andnotcoming to Broadway!” Michele joked. “Listen, I am so unbelievably excited to seeFunny Girlon Broadway. I cannot wait. I had drinks with [director] Michael [Mayer] the other day, and I just think that Beanie is an incredible choice for the production, and I think it’s going to be so wonderful. I can’t wait to seeJane [Lynch]in it as well.“Feldstein, 28, was announced to lead the revival in August, the first time the musical will return to the Great White Way sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964. “Yes! YOU are the greatest star! This is going to be epic!!” Michelecommented on the casting news.“I think that a lot of people always put me in the lane withFunny Girlbecause, of course, I love the show and the music. But I did get to do a lot of it onGlee,” Michele toldLittle Mehost Marc Tumminelli.fox/gettyMichele had a chance to perform as Brice through herGleecharacter Rachel Berry, who sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in season 1, before starring in a fictional Broadway revival later in the series.She later expressed her desire to take on the role for real in a 2017episodeofWatch What Happens Live. A source told PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.““There were so many shows and so many roles that I would love to play, and I’m so grateful that Broadway is back now,” Michele said onLittle Me, adding: “But for me to come back to Broadway… Maybe Iamcoming back to Broadway!“RELATED VIDEO: FormerGleeStar Lea Michele Opens up About Her ‘Challenging Pregnancy’Meanwhile, Michele is preparing to return to another familiar role. She’s reuniting withJonathan Groffand the rest of theSpring Awakeningoriginal castfor a 15th anniversary reunion concertat Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Lea Micheleis looking forward to seeing Fanny Brice’s return to Broadway.
TheGleealum, 35, expressed her excitement for the upcoming revival ofFunny Girland seeingBeanie Feldstein’s portrayal of the beloved leading lady during an appearance on Thursday’s episode of theLittle Me: Growing Up Broadwaypodcast.
“There’s been so much talk about me coming to Broadway — andnotcoming to Broadway!” Michele joked. “Listen, I am so unbelievably excited to seeFunny Girlon Broadway. I cannot wait. I had drinks with [director] Michael [Mayer] the other day, and I just think that Beanie is an incredible choice for the production, and I think it’s going to be so wonderful. I can’t wait to seeJane [Lynch]in it as well.”
Feldstein, 28, was announced to lead the revival in August, the first time the musical will return to the Great White Way sinceBarbra Streisandoriginated the role in 1964. “Yes! YOU are the greatest star! This is going to be epic!!” Michelecommented on the casting news.
“I think that a lot of people always put me in the lane withFunny Girlbecause, of course, I love the show and the music. But I did get to do a lot of it onGlee,” Michele toldLittle Mehost Marc Tumminelli.
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Michele had a chance to perform as Brice through herGleecharacter Rachel Berry, who sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” in season 1, before starring in a fictional Broadway revival later in the series.
She later expressed her desire to take on the role for real in a 2017episodeofWatch What Happens Live. A source told PEOPLE that Michele turned down the role years ago whenGleecreatorRyan Murphywas involved in a potential revival, “mainly because she thought what was done onGleewas everything she could have brought to the role.”
“There were so many shows and so many roles that I would love to play, and I’m so grateful that Broadway is back now,” Michele said onLittle Me, adding: “But for me to come back to Broadway… Maybe Iamcoming back to Broadway!”
RELATED VIDEO: FormerGleeStar Lea Michele Opens up About Her ‘Challenging Pregnancy’
Meanwhile, Michele is preparing to return to another familiar role. She’s reuniting withJonathan Groffand the rest of theSpring Awakeningoriginal castfor a 15th anniversary reunion concertat Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
source: people.com
