Beanie Feldstein, the leading actress of Funny Girl’s first Broadway revival, announced on Instagram on Sunday night that she would leave production two months earlier than expected at the end of this month.
“Playing Fanny Brice on Broadway has been a dream of my life, and it has been a great pleasure and a true honor to do so for the past few months,” says Feldstein. I wrote in the post.. “After the production decided to take the show in a different direction, I made a very difficult decision to leave earlier than expected.”
Feldstein previously said that her last show as Bryce would take place on September 25th, but her new end date is now July 31st. The show responded immediately on Twitter, stating that there would be a cast announcement on Monday.
Show representatives did not immediately answer questions about Feldstein’s mysterious comments about the show going “in a different direction.”
29-year-old Feldstein is best known for his on-screen support role in “Booksmart” and “Lady Bird” and his leading role as Monica Lewinsky in the FX series “Impeachment: American Crime Story.” Was. He helped make Barbra Streisand a star in 1964. Her Broadway debut was made in 2017 as Minnie Fay in “Hello, Dolly!” Starring Bet Midler. Producers have been struggling to achieve the “Funny Girl” revival on Broadway for years. This is because Streisand and Bryce seemed to be inextricably linked to the immense challenge of the protagonist.
Feldstein’s performance has received some unfavorable reviews. In The New York Times, theater critic Jesse Green wrote, “You encourage her to raise her roof, but she hits it a little.”
Released at the August Wilson Theater in April, Ramin Karimloo also appears as Nick Ernstein, Bryce’s love concern. Jane Lynch is Bryce’s beloved mother who supports her during her rise as a Ziegfeld star. Jared Grimes as Fanny’s friend Eddie Ryan. The show was nominated for a Tony Award only once for Grimes’ performance, but did not win.Shows, shows, plays Previously announced Lynch is scheduled to depart after September 25th.
“I will never forget this experience. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank everyone who came to August Wilson for the love and support you have shown to me and our wonderful cast and crew. I think, “Feldstein wrote in a post. “The people who were so happy to bring Funny Girl to life every night, on and off the stage, are all very talented and extraordinary people. They’re still on Henry Street after I leave. Please continue to participate in. “
