Lea Michele wraps up 'role of a lifetime' in Broadway's 'Funny Girl'

Karen Butler
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Lea Michele has played her last performance in Broadway's "Funny Girl." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Glee and American Horror Story alum Lea Michele has wrapped up her year-long run in the revival of the Broadway musical, Funny Girl, a job she is calling "the role of a lifetime."

"Thank you for all the love and support. This was truly the most extraordinary year and chapter of my life. I cannot wait for what's next," the 37-year-old artist posted on Instagram Sunday.

Lea Michele took over the role of Fanny Brice in September 2022 from Beanie Feldstein, who had been playing the iconic character since April 2022.

Barbra Streisand made the role famous in the original 1964 stage production and a subsequent film adaptation.

The musical includes the classic songs "Don't Rain on My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star" and "People."

Lea Michele arrives on the red carpet at the 2023 TIME100 Gala in New York City. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI
Lea Michele arrives on the red carpet at the 2023 TIME100 Gala in New York City. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

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Lea Michele performS at the 87th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Lea Michele performS at the 87th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI