Jane Lynch Supports Lea Michele’s ‘Funny Girl’ Casting

Jane Lynch is exiting “Funny Girl” before Lea Michele can get there!

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The two previously starred on “Glee” together.

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Many fans wanted to see them perform on Broadway together.

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Sadly, it looks like it will never come to be.

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Jane Lynch told Deadline that they have been “in touch” about the production.

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However, they thought it was best to have Lea Michele and Tovah Feldshun premiere together.

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Tovah Feldshun will replace Lynch as Mrs. Brice.

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Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldshein as Fannie Brice.

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Lea Michele will make her “Funny Girl” debut in September.

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