Lea Michele Takes Broadway By Storm

by Chris Narloch

You have until September 3rd of this year to witness “Glee” girl Lea Michele’s highly-acclaimed performance as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl,” at the August Wilson Theatre in New York City.

Ms. Michele saved the show from imminent closing after she replaced the woefully miscast Beanie Feldstein and promptly turned the production into a must-see hot ticket overnight.

Michele is a well-known super-fan of Barbra Streisand (the original and definitive Fanny Brice), who originated the role on Broadway in 1964 and then won an Oscar for her performance after she starred in the 1968 movie version.

Spring is my favorite time to visit NYC, and I might have to plan a trip around “Funny Girl” to see Michele’s show-stopping portrayal.

If you can’t make it to “The Big Apple” before September, you can enjoy the new Broadway cast recording of “Funny Girl” which was released at the end of January.

For all the details on the musical, go to: funnygirlonbroadway.com