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After All That, Lea Michele Has Had To Pull Out Of 10 Days Of “Funny Girl” Performances Due To Getting COVID
"Julie [Benko] is going to crush it today as Fanny — as are all of our amazing understudies who have stepped up so incredibly this week while we battle a very intense COVID outbreak in our theater."

After All That, Lea Michele Has Had To Pull Out Of 10 Days Of “Funny Girl” Performances Due To Getting COVID

Even someone who is fairly unfamiliar with the comings and goings of Broadway is likely aware of all the drama surrounding Lea Michele’s casting as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl.

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Julie [Benko] is going to crush it today as Fanny — as are all of our amazing understudies who have stepped up so incredibly this week while we battle a very intense COVID outbreak in our theater.”

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Lea’s costar, Ramin Karimloo, added his well wishes on IG:

Ramin Karimloo / Via Instagram: @raminkarimloo

Hope the cast and crew are safe and healthy!

UPDATE: Lea has indeed tested positive for COVID and will be missing 10 days worth of shows.

Lea Michele / Via Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/stories/leamichele/2924587342942697932/