Lea Michele will officially replace Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl'

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.

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She’ll end her “Funny Girl” run almost two months earlier than her previously announced date of September 25.

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After Feldstein exits, her standby Julie Benko will perform until Michele joins the cast

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"A dream come true is an understatement," Michele wrote on Instagram on 11th July.

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"I'm so incredibly honored to join this amazing cast and production and return to the stage playing Fanny Brice on Broadway."

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