The casting of Lea Michele in Broadway’s “Funny Girl”The box office had a dramatic effect as social media did. Tickets for the show went up to $2,500 SeatGeek following yesterday’s announcement that the “Glee” star will replace Beanie Feldstein as the lead role – a sharp contrast to lackluster sales the production has seen so far.
On the resale site, tickets are all but sold out for Michele’s Sept. 6 debut, with prices starting at $570. However, only 65% and 75% of the seats at the August Wilson Theater were filled the week of June 10, respectively. It premiered in April and was viewed by over 50,000 people. “Funny Girl”The box office brought in $1.3 Million. It has fallen to $709,862. For most performances, July and August tickets are still $69+
Since Feldstein’s announcement last month that Fanny Brice would be ending her role on Sept. 25, earlier than expected, many observers have speculated that Michele could replace Feldstein. Feldstein revealed on July 10 that this end date had been moved to July 31. “the production decided to take the show in a different direction.”
Many people have commented that the drama surrounding the show feels like something out of a movie. “Glee,”In which Michele starred in the role of Rachel Berry. A prominent plot line in the Fox series revolved around Rachel’s undying quest to play Fanny Brice. “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m The Greatest Star,” “People”Here are just some of the songs Michele performed in the musical. The past was the “Les Miserables” “Spring Awakening”Star has shared her love for “Funny Girl” revealedIt was revealed that she had talked to Barbra Streisand about the possibility of reviving her role. “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy.
Michele wrote on InstagramThat is called the casting “a dream come true is an understatement.”
Producers also announced that Tovah Fieldshuh, a Tony Award nominee for the role, will replace Jane Lynch as Mrs. Brice in September. Following Feldstein’s departure, Julie Benko will perform her role from Aug. 2 through Sept. 4.
