Lea Michele, 35, is about to fulfill one of her biggest career dreams: starring in a Broadway musical. The actress is best known for playing Rachel on “Glee” and will star in “Funny Girl,” coincidentally her character’s dream musical on the Fox original series. In the countdown to the premiere, she can be seen in a first official preview shared last Friday (19/8).
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In the production, which opens on September 6, Lea Michele plays Fanny Brice. “The role of a lifetime. Lea Michele joins the cast of FUNNY GIRL as Fanny Brice beginning September 6. See you at the August Wilson!”, announced the publication of the musical on social media.
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The 30-second black-and-white clip shows the “Glee” alum rehearsing with the cast as she sings part of “I’m the Greatest Star” as Fanny Brice. The musical also stars Ramin Karimloo, Jared Grimes and Tovah Feldshuh.