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A new Broadway revival of the 1988 musical 'Chess' stars Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher, who are optimistic about transforming the cult-favorite flop with a fresh take, a new book, and their star power, amidst the challenges of reviving a historically unsuccessful show.
Lea Michele is set to star in a Broadway revival of the 1980s musical 'Chess' this fall, joining Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, in a show about Cold War-era love triangles with music by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and lyrics by Tim Rice.
Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Nicholas Christopher will star in the first Broadway revival of the musical Chess, set to premiere this fall, with additional details to be announced soon.
Lea Michele announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Zandy Reich, sharing the news with a simple Instagram post. The couple, who married in 2019, already have a three-year-old son named Ever. The announcement received warm congratulations from fellow celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Katharine McPhee.
Lea Michele and husband Zandy Reich are expecting their second child, sharing the news with adorable photos from a maternity shoot. The couple expressed their joy, despite previous struggles with conception, and emphasized their faith in divine timing. Michele had previously opened up about her doubts and fears regarding expanding their family, but now they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their newest family member.
Actor Kevin McHale revealed on his podcast that he attempted to start rumors about his Glee co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith dating to boost the show's popularity. McHale's plan involved posting a photo with the couple in the background, but he deleted it after it gained attention. However, he later discovered that Michele and Monteith were actually dating at the time.
Lea Michele bids a heartfelt farewell to her role as Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of "Funny Girl," describing it as the "role of a lifetime." Michele reflects on the significance of the experience, from her early admiration for the show to performing in front of Barbra Streisand. Sunday night marks the final performance of the revived production, which initially faced setbacks but ultimately became a chapter of Michele's life filled with accomplishments and gratitude. She expresses appreciation for her cast, crew, and audience, stating that Broadway has changed her life in unforgettable ways.
Idina Menzel reflects on her role as Shelby Corcoran, Lea Michele's mother on the hit series Glee, stating that playing a mother at the age of 38 made her feel like she should be her character's older sister. Menzel also mentions the challenges of fitting into costumes as a new, breastfeeding mom. Despite these difficulties, she was excited to work with showrunner Ryan Murphy and be a part of the popular show.
Idina Menzel initially had reservations about playing Lea Michele's mother on "Glee" due to their small age difference, but she accepted the role and became a part of the hit show. Menzel's character made her final appearance in Season 4, helping Michele's character with her audition for "Funny Girl." Michele has since gone on to star in the actual lead role in the Broadway revival of the musical.
Idina Menzel admits that playing Lea Michele's TV mom on Glee wasn't great for her ego, as she felt she should be playing her older sister instead. Menzel, who had just given birth to her first child at the time, struggled to fit into her costumes and had to suck herself into them. Despite the challenges, she was excited to work with Ryan Murphy and be a part of the hit show. Menzel appeared in 12 episodes across Glee's first four seasons and was last seen in Season 4's "Sweet Dreams."
The Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" has recouped its $16.5 million investment after facing initial challenges and a cast change. Lea Michele's addition to the production brought in sold-out crowds and helped the show set box office records. The revival, directed by Michael Mayer, featured a score by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Michele's run will conclude on September 3, after 599 performances and 30 previews.
Alex Newell and Lea Michele, former co-stars on Glee, reunited for the first time since the show ended in 2015. The reunion came after Alex made Tony Award history by being the first nonbinary person to win an award for their performance in Shucked on Broadway. The two shared a selfie and congratulated each other on their successes. This comes three years after Glee co-star Samantha Ware called out Lea for "traumatic microaggressions" while filming Season 6 of the Fox series. Lea has since apologized and said she did personal reach-outs to those affected.
Lea Michele performed "Don't Rain on My Parade" at the 76th Annual Tony Awards, despite not being nominated for a Tony this year. Michele recently took over the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway production of Funny Girl. The show was eligible for awards last year but only received one nomination. Michele previously performed the song on Glee and at the 2010 Tonys.
Lea Michele performed "Don't Rain on My Parade" from Funny Girl at the 2023 Tony Awards, marking the second time she has performed the song on the Tonys stage. Michele currently stars in the hit musical as Fanny Brice, a role she took over from Beanie Feldstein in 2022. Michele's performance was a nod to her Glee character, Rachel Berry, who also played Fanny Brice in the show's fictitious Broadway revival. The Tonys lineup also included performances from the casts of Camelot, Into The Woods, & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Lea Michele and the cast of Funny Girl delivered a show-stopping rendition of "Don't Rain on My Parade" during the 76th annual Tony Awards. Michele's performance earned a standing ovation from the crowd and marked the final stretch for the production, which is slated to close on Sept. 3. Michele has already planned her Broadway follow-up to the revival, teasing that it will be "very different musically." The Tony Awards also featured performances from casts of nominated musicals and revivals, as well as a special performance in honor of Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients, Joel Grey and John Kander.