Lea Michele

"This is not an easy role, and she took it on with such bravery," Lea Michele tells PEOPLE of seeing actress Beanie Feldstein in the role of Fanny Brice.

"I moved back to New York with my family, and that's when I really just started to get the itch to be back here and to be back on stage. In July, the Booksmart actress announced that she would be leaving the production earlier than expected at the end of that month; the next day Michele was announced to be its new headliner. I never felt more ready in my life to play Fanny Brice with the experiences, everything I've gone through in my life. "I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled," Michele tells PEOPLE. And I wrote her and told her that." You have to invest yourself into this process."

Lea Michele addressed allegations of bullying on the set of Glee as she heads into her role as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl."

[Lila Moss just recreated her mum's iconic Calvin Klein photo shoot](/article/lila-moss-kate-moss-calvin-klein) [Drama](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/topic/tv-shows) appears to follow Michele wherever she goes, especially as the actor prepares to take over the role of her dreams from Beanie Feldstein, who left the Broadway production under less-than-ideal circumstances. “I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day,” she said. And if you think Lea Michele is disappointed that she won't be eligible to receive a Tony Award this time around, she assured the Times that this is not the case. In June 2020, Ware tweeted that Michele threatened to “s*** in my [wig](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/guide-to-wearing-wigs),” along with other “traumatic microaggressions.” Those tweets were boosted by fellow Glee cast members Amber Riley and Alex Newell. [Willow Smith, GLAMOUR's coverstar, on her radical beauty choices and the mental health mantra that gets her through life in the spotlight](/article/willow-smith-beauty-memo-2022)

"I have an edge to me. I work really hard. I leave no room for mistakes. That level of perfectionism, or that pressure of perfectionism, left me with a lot ...

""I have an edge to me. But she did say that how she was on the set was a result of her particular work ethic. [accused](https://toofab.com/2020/06/11/samantha-ware-lea-michele-threatened-glee/) Michele of making her entire experience as part of the show's cast "a living hell," saying she faced "traumatic microagressions" from the actress. And that wasn't always the most important thing for me." I think often if I were a man, a lot of this wouldn't be the case." "And then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write?

Allegations that Lea Michele cannot read have been emerging online. #LeaMichele Since her momentous casting as Fanny Brice in Broadway's 2022 production of ...

Some even pointed out that it was Jonathan Groff who helped her read and understand the lines in "Spring Awakening" when they were still on Broadway in 2007. I think often if I were a man, a lot of this wouldn't be the case," Michele explained. she said at the time. Literally laughing out loud at all this. "I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day. And then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write?

Former “Glee” star Lea Michele finds herself stepping into the role Barbra Streisand made famous by taking over the role of Fanny from Beanie Feldstein in ...

And I fell in love with the story and I fell in love with the music. “I think that Fanny Brice is the greatest role ever written for a woman in the American musical theater,” she said. It has the songs “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” “I was just like, ‘OK, cool. While unable to recall any specific incident, Michele blamed her privilege and “immaturity.” Another person cheering on the Broadway changes is Jared Grimes, who earned a Tony Award nomination as a featured actor in a musical. And so I get excited for that.” I had one version and now I’ve got this version,” he said. I think that the media is really drawn to drama and especially pitting women against each other, which I think is so unfortunate,” said Michele. "But then there are also other parts of it where I had to take the car and break it down completely and take out all the nuts and bolts and then look at everything, which is extremely scary because you’re like, ‘Wait a second, I have to go on in two weeks. “I didn’t care what was happening for me in my career. “I had just gone through a horrible breakup," she recalls.

Former Glee actress Lea Michele has blasted a rumour-turned-meme that she is unable to read as "sad and sexist".

[Glee,](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/topic/glee/) [Lea Michele](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/topic/lea-michele/) [September 1, 2022] “I have an edge to me. Rivera wrote that Michele refused to improvise any takes on set with comedian and guest star Tim Conway. “I went to Glee every single day; I knew my lines every single day. [September 2, 2022] [corroborated Ware’s claims](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/11/lea-michele-glee-samantha-ware-us-weekly-amber-riley/). [ “decided to take the show in a different direction”](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2XPGhuZr_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). And then there’s a rumour online that I can’t read or write? [Marie Samantha Ware](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/12/glee-lea-michele-samantha-marie-ware-black-lives-matter/). [Willam](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/18/lea-michele-willam-glee-samantha-marie-ware-tweet-alex-newell/) has also spoken out against Michele’s onset behaviour, saying Michele treated her ‘subhuman’. [The New York Times.](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/01/theater/lea-michele-funny-girl-broadway.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur)

'It's just about being able to play this part,' Lea Michele told The New York Times of stepping into the lead role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway.

She recently reprised the role for the musical's [15th anniversary reunion concert](https://people.com/theater/spring-awakening-cast-lea-michele-jonathan-groff-will-reunite-broadway-anniversary-concert/). [Les Misérables](https://people.com/theater/samantha-barks-engaged-to-alex-michael-stoll/). The one-night-only event was depicted in the HBO Max documentary [Spring Awakening: Those You've Known](https://people.com/theater/jonathan-groff-lea-michele-reunite-hbo-spring-awakening-those-youve-known-trailer-exclusive/). [Spring Awakening](https://people.com/theater/lea-michele-jonathan-groff-invite-lizzo-to-perform-with-spring-awakening-cast/), which earned her critical praise including a Drama Desk nomination for outstanding actress in a musical. [Barbra Streisand](https://people.com/tag/barbra-streisand) in 1964 — from current actress Julie Benko starting Sept. Benko will continue to play the role every Thursday beginning Sept.

FILE - Lea Michele attends the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards - THR Emmy Nominees party on Sept. 20, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Michele, 36, takes over the ...

“I think that Fanny Brice is the greatest role ever written for a woman in the American musical theater,” she said. And I fell in love with the story and I fell in love with the music. It has the songs “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” “I was just like, ‘OK, cool. While unable to recall any specific incident, Michele blamed her privilege and “immaturity.” Another person cheering on the Broadway changes is Jared Grimes, who earned a Tony Award nomination as a featured actor in a musical. And so I get excited for that.” “But then there are also other parts of it where I had to take the car and break it down completely and take out all the nuts and bolts and then look at everything, which is extremely scary because you’re like, ‘Wait a second, I have to go on in two weeks. I had one version and now I’ve got this version,” he said. I think that the media is really drawn to drama and especially pitting women against each other, which I think is so unfortunate,” said Michele. “I didn’t care what was happening for me in my career. I was so heartbroken and I couldn’t believe that I had to pick myself up and go on stage every night.”

Who are Lea Michele's parents? And are there any updates about her role in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway?

[retired nurse](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10446103/Lea-Michele-flashes-cute-smile-taking-stroll-baby-boy-Leo-mother-New-York.html), and it seems that Lea is as equally as tight-knit with her mom as she is with her dad. 6](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-FUNNY-GIRL-Star-Lea-Michele-Arrives-At-the-August-Wilson-Theatre-20220805)), tons of people have a lot to say about the controversial situation. In May 2021, Lea posted a throwback pic of her and her mom when [Lea was still pregnant](https://www.distractify.com/p/lea-michele-due-date) with her own child. [Ace Show Biz](https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00152216.html), she FaceTimed her dad twice a day to make sure that he was doing well. The role was made famous by Barbra Streisand, who originated the role in 1964 on Broadway and ended up getting nominated for a Tony and eventually winning an Oscar for the film version. During episodes of Glee, Lea certainly proved that she knew how to sing songs the same way Barbra did. [Us Weekly](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/lea-michele-reveals-whose-surprise-visit-made-her-family-cry-w204695/) in 2016 that her "dad is like [her] best friend." She [added a caption that said](https://www.instagram.com/p/COp9970FkpV/?hl=en), “Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother. [Funny Girl](https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-beanie-feldstein-leave-funny-girl). As Lea and her new gig continue to get fans buzzing, some are interested in learning more about her background. On the show, Lea proved just how talented she is when it comes to her vocals. [Lea Michele](https://www.distractify.com/p/why-do-people-hate-lea-michele) was after she landed her role on the hit teen TV show [Glee](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-glee-cursed).

Michael Mayer, her “Spring Awakening” director, noticed a forlorn Michele and prescribed a special theater cure: a big dose of Barbra Streisand as vaudeville ...

On Sept. 2, Lea Michele, who is set to replace Beanie Feldstein in the Broadway revival of 'Funny Girl,' told PEOPLE what she wrote to her after watching ...

[accusations from her Glee castmates](https://www.bustle.com/p/lea-micheles-apology-to-her-glee-co-stars-is-disappointing-fans-22954523) in 2020 that she fostered a hostile environment on set. YOU are the greatest star!” she [commented on Feldstein’s Instagram post](https://www.justjared.com/photo-gallery/4605228/lea-michele-reaction-beanie-feldstein-casting-02/) at the time. “I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled,” she said. 25](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce13arPu4jd/). And I wrote her and told her that.” “I wrote her and told her what an incredible job I thought that she did,” Michele said.

Lea Michele revealed she reached out to her 'Funny Girl' predecessor Beanie Feldstein to praise her "incredible" performance.

“I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled,” the Scream Queens alum told People. And I wrote her and told her that.” [announcing](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2XPGhuZr_/) on July 10 that she’d be leaving the production nearly a month ahead of when she’d previously been scheduled to make her (still earlier than originally planned) departure. Long before Feldstein was even announced to be stepping away from the show, her abilities were compared by fans to the talents of Michele, who sang a number of Funny Girl songs on Glee and has long been vocal about her ambitions to play Fanny. “I work really hard. “I saw the show.