Lea Michele Receives A Standing Ovation In Her Funny Girl Debut.

Feldshuh plays Mrs. Brice in the production. In the audience were Michele’s former “Spring Awakening” co-star Jonathan Groff, “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy and actor Zachary Quinto. Michele often referenced “Funny Girl” during her time on “Glee,” with her character Rachel Berry belting out “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People ” from the musical. “Funny Girl” last featured “Booksmart” actor Beanie Feldstein in the title role. Feldstein left “Funny Girl” two months earlier after it was announced she would be replaced by Michele, saying she was following the decision to “take the show in a different direction.”