“Don’t tell me not to fly” to the latest news story on theFunny Girlcasting drama.
“I’ve simply got to.”
But it appears Act II of this story has begun, with the chatter now being denied.
Lea Michele is taking over the role of Fanny Brice in Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ from Beanie Feldstein.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images; Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
“The producers of Funny Girl were not blindsided by Beanie’s social post,” the statement reads.
A month after that decision, Beanie decided it was best for her to leave on July 31st.
The producers were aware of and in support of her decision.
Beanie Feldstein in ‘Funny Girl’.Matthew Murphy
The producers and Beanie worked on this together professionally, respectfully, and graciously."
If you need a quick recap, here goes.
Previously on theFunny GirlBroadway blowup:
Feldstein made her debut asFunny Girl’s iconic Fanny Brice in April.
It didn’t help that the reviews were lackluster, including toward Feldstein’s performance.
“ThisGirlneeds a force majeure, not a light breeze, to make it sing.”
News Lynch would also suddenly be stepping away from the stage venture broke shortly thereafter.
She cites the show’s “different direction” as the reason.
Michele’s name instantly surfaced as her possible replacement.
TheGleealum, herself a Broadway veteran, was laterofficially confirmedto be the new Fanny Brice.
The decision comes withits own controversy.
We don’t know about anyone else, but we’re getting some seriesSmashvibes.
Michele’s first performance is slated for Sept. 6.
In the meantime, Benko will take the stage as the beloved character.
