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Lea Michele confirmed as Beanie Feldstein's Funny Girl replacement

Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle, on the newest of 2 developments

Lea Michele is stepping in to play Fanny Brice in Broadway's 'Funny Girl' after Beanie Feldstein announced she's leaving the role early.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. At 'Funny Girl,' Lea Michele is in, Beanie Feldstein is out

    Headline from FOX 61 Hartford ·

  2. Newest

    Lea Michele confirmed as Beanie Feldstein's Funny Girl replacement

    Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle ·

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47 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    In Broadway shake-up, Lea Michele set to lead 'Funny Girl' as Beanie Feldstein leaves (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

    Published

    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Broadway is usually known for its quiet, seamless transitions after A-list stars depart shows, but this switch-up is catching a lot of attention.

  2. CBS News

    Lea Michele to replace Beanie Feldstein in Broadway's "Funny Girl" (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Michele will begin shows starting September 6.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    New ‘Funny Girl' Chosen to Replace Departing Beanie Feldstein (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Broadway has a new Fanny Brice. Producers behind Broadway’s revival of “Funny Girl” announced the newest additions to join the cast later this year: Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshuh. The “Glee” actress and star of the Tony winning musical “Spring Awakening” will take over for Beanie Feldstein, who ope…

  4. The Week

    Lea Michele replaces Beanie Feldstein in Broadway's Funny Girl (opens The Week)

    Published

  5. Omaha World-Herald

    At 'Funny Girl,' Lea Michele is in, Beanie Feldstein is out (opens Omaha World-Herald)

    Published

    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Lea Michele has been tapped to step in and lead the Broadway revival of the beleaguered “Funny Girl" this fall. The announcement was made just hours after current star Beanie

  6. CNN

    Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Broadway's next "Funny Girl" will be Lea Michele, who is replacing Beanie Feldstein after the "Booksmart" star announced she'd exit the show earlier than expected.

  7. My Courier Tribune

    ‘Glee’ Star Lea Michele Heads to Broadway in ‘Funny Girl’ (opens My Courier Tribune)

    Published

    My Courier Tribune's feed description

    She will step into the role previously filled by Beanie Feldstein.

  8. The Times of Israel

    Beanie Feldstein cuts short ‘Funny Girl’ gig on Broadway, Lea Michele to step in (opens The Times of Israel)

    Published

    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Feldstein announces she will be leaving show, citing creative differences, amid tepid reviews for role made famous by Barbara Streisand

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Lea Michele is Broadway’s next ‘Funny Girl.’ So Beanie Feldstein is leaving early (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    'Glee' star Lea Michele will star in 'Funny Girl' on Broadway. The 'different direction' pushed Beanie Feldstein to exit two months earlier than expected.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Lea Michele Replaces Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    “A dream come true is an understatement,” write Rachel Barry — we mean- Lea Michele

  11. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Lea Michele confirmed as Beanie Feldstein's Funny Girl replacement (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

    Published

    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Lea Michele is stepping in to play Fanny Brice in Broadway's 'Funny Girl' after Beanie Feldstein announced she's leaving the role early.

  12. Fox News

    Lea Michele's 'Funny Girl' casting slammed by Samantha Ware (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Samantha Ware slammed Lea Michele's casting in "Funny Girl." Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein as Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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