Fans of Lea Michele will have to wait a little more to see her singing in “Funny Girl” on Broadway. The actor has tested positive for COVID-19 — missing Saturday’s matinee and evening performance — and must now quarantine, slated to return to the show on Tuesday, Sept. 20. She only started on Tuesday. Julie Benko, who had been slated to play Fanny on Thursdays in the revival, will be performing the role now until Michele is back. Michele took over from Beanie Feldstein. Starting in July, vaccine requirements for Broadway audience members were lifted and theatergoers had the option to wear a mask.
“Funny Girl” is a musical that celebrates the oddballs, the kooky and the misfits, with Jule Styne-penned gems of songs like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People.” Barbra Streisand played her on stage and on film.
“We are so thankful to the entire ‘Funny Girl’ company, including our standbys, understudies, swings and everyone working on the production for their remarkable commitment to keeping the show going and ensuring audiences have a great experience at every performance,” the show said in a statement.Lea Michele as"Fanny Brice" in"Funny Girl" on Broadway at The August Wilson Theatre on September 6, 2022 in New York City.
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