Lea Michele: People (Funny Girl) | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

[@jessicalove5677]

Lea is born to be a Broadway star, her performance just beyond stunning. Queen

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Goddess

[@DDumbrille]

You must be about 10 years old. Listen to Streisand's version. This is painful.

[@mkolstee]

@@DDumbrille Painful?!?! Really?! Give me a break. You don't like her, and that's OK, but don't pretend she isn't INCREDIBLY talented.

[@DDumbrille]

@@mkolstee She's talented for sure. But I wouldn't say she's 'incredibly', or INCREDIBLY talented. Compared to this, I found parts of her performance indeed painful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHPgml7qaalicU

[@raec7891]

@@DDumbrille why does art have to be a competition for y’all i swear, let just artists be artists and like what you like without dissing other people’s taste. such a toxic view on the music industry, not only you’re comparing different artists, but different setting one live and the other studio recorded, there’s was literally no point for your soft hateful comment

[@jjoh158]

I first heard of the Funny Girl musical from watching her as Rachel Berry talk about wanting to play in it on Glee. To see Lea play in it in real life is like full circle.

[@victoriaplaxton5344]

Her tone is so magical omg. It really draws you in. This is even better than her recorded glee version.

[@ToySoldiers]

Leagues better! Her voice and technique has gotten so much better over the years

[@DDumbrille]

Magical? Really? She's straining here, like she's trying too hard to sound like Streisand, but fails big time.

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

Funny, I was just coming on the comment about her tone, which is just glorious. I love how her voice has matured and how she’s gained more control and mastery of it. She’s not as thrilling as Barbra was but her voice is still stunning.

[@ToySoldiers]

@@DDumbrille you must be deaf if you hear any straining

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

@@DDumbrille I hear absolutely no strain. Nor do I hear her trying to be Barbra. If anything, I hear her making very different choices, smartly using her voice without straining it, knowing that she still has seven performances to do over the next week. I think comments about her trying to be Barbra are just a tired retread of criticisms that honestly do not hold up.

[@sarahochoa5i]

This is pure gold. So many Gleek feelings. I'm so happy for her.

[@denisebelt2850]

She amazing

[@kitti9969]

As an international glee fan I came to know about broadway through her. Her voice is what inspires me the most. I hope she has grown into a better human now because a voice like her's deserves to be reckoned. I wish nothing but the best for her. And I hope she releases more albums in the future.

[@megcammer]

Same girl!!!

[@ariellecevallos9130]

YES

[@Waender]

Lol same, glee introduce the theater industry deeper (sondhiem, webber, etc.) to me. I cant act nor sing like them but I became obsessed with the art ❤

[@arianafranco2199]

i also knew nothing about broadway or musicals until i watched glee

[@gailbrault9251]

Her voice has matured...gave me goosebumps.

[@radsurfer808]

White people are so full of shit you guys say anything gives you goosebumps

[@nephritis017]

That’s a lot of vocal control in there! I got happy tears just watching her sing this song. So happy for her! ❤

[@denisebelt2850]

Me too she amazing

[@rukeyser]

Yes. Perfect timing - and when she talks about it, it isn’t about a childhood dream coming true, it’s the joy of an artist given a chance to do their best.

[@gregoryh3270]

Every gesture, note and emotion! She's at the top of her game and there's a new life for a rarely-performed musical. The spontaneous audience roar at 3:18 says it all!!

[@soyboy101]

I think People was the perfect choice. We’ve already seen her sing Don’t Rain on My Parade a million times and this shows how she’s matured 💗

[@whereyoubean]

The fact that she sang this on Glee and now singing it at Jimmy Fallon Show and Funny Girl broadway! 🙌🏻

[@DDumbrille]

That isn't even a complete sentence.

[@briannablackwood4664]

She may be difficult, but boy can she sing👏 and we can't deny that she has a bomb voice just screams broadway😍.

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Get over it

[@TWISTEDASTRO_DandysWorldAstro]

@@amonrodriguez3518 it is a line from “glee”

[@alecmiller6066]

You know I understand she perhaps had some diva issues on Glee, but I think she matured so much since then, and I gree that at this moment she perfectly fits for “Funny girl”

[@DDumbrille]

Or just screams.

[@TIvy06]

BOOM💯

[@SophieHarding1994]

3:14 is just… I’m speechless. The tone! Her wonderful half-smiling expression! The sound of her voice is just stunning.

[@bostongirl9277]

She is phenomenal. My favorite is when she sings, 'My Man', in Glee. I love this girl

[@radsurfer808]

My favorite is when she told that black actress that she was gonna shit in her wig 😂

[@jennifergatica2458]

As an international fan, I want to say that Lea introduced Broadway to a lot of us at a young age. She was passionate about it on & off camera, and she made Broadway attractive for people that has never set foot in America. That's why watching this now, after all these years, is so touching. She's incredible, has always been, and we are all proud of her 💜

[@babyshuhua952]

This song is really difficult to sing, in my opinion, this song is more harder than don’t rain on my parade and my man. Lea really did an brilliant job.

[@ToySoldiers]

I agree! It exposes so much technique and flaws

[@phillbucs]

Not many singers can perfect the singing while talking part and then to hit the high notes right afterwards is amazing.

[@MikeA15206]

I agree, simple is always harder! Also isn’t it the lower notes that are hardest for some ie, “but I don’t know.” I think it was raised a step for Beanie and they returned it to the original key because Michelle can sing anything.

[@Trick6666]

@@jennyrebecca4daysold I think Lea has the best of both words, a good broadway technique with a pretty pop tone.

[@ilanplazola1715]

Is only harder, more harder is so incorrect

[@allifrodrigues3462]

I'll never get tired of saying that Lea has an incredible voice and range.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

In my opinion she’s the best of the best.

[@denisebelt2850]

She amazing, Cory would have been so proud of her and how far she came

[@rbyrby4026]

I hope as she’s matured, started appreciating life, becoming a mom she’s also become more secure and empathetic. I know people I didn’t used to like when I was younger who did the work and became better people. I love all the Glee cast but hands down she’s the most talented singer of them all.

[@jackl.gansner6102]

you forget the queen Amber Riley

[@valrojas16]

yes, she seems like a nice person now, i hope she's doing better!

[@BerryStraw15]

@@jackl.gansner6102 Amber is good... But Lea is miles better.

[@PutOnAShowKindOfBoy]

@@BerryStraw15 gtfo. in what world? Amber can do what Lea can. Lea can’t do what amber can.

[@stopcommentingshit]

@@PutOnAShowKindOfBoy they’re both talented but you guys are willing to put one down and argue over nothing?

[@pacerguy01]

That final note with the orchestra crescendo...unbelievable! Lea is magical! 🧡🧡

[@Sarahr98998]

This is exquisite. Controlled and nuanced....colors of her voice I haven't heard before. Lovely.

[@itsnina26]

I just saw her on Broadway last week and she just does Jimmy Fallon!!! She was amazing ! She got so many standing ovations in the first act! You don’t like her, you hate her- but you can’t deny this girl her talent!

[@nicolemariemusic]

Can we all acknowledge the flex that she is radiating singing these notes and not wearing in ears monitors which can be difficult to hear yourself with band orchestra playing behind you

[@writerspen010]

I saw her in Funny Girl this weekend, AND WOW AM I GLAD TO FINALLY SEE AND HEAR HER BACK ON BROADWAY WHERE SHE BELONGS

[@dyllan890]

Throws me back to when she performed this on Glee 😭. An amazing vocal performance. Love this

[@nylemi1068]

You can really tell her voice has very much matured from then 👏🏾👏🏾

[@LAM77]

She's a Star! She's Fanny. I cried listening to her. Because this is as close as we are going to get in our time to see some essence of Barbra. Lea was born to play this role.

[@asseluz1664]

exactly

[@DDumbrille]

That's the sad part. She doesn't even come remotely close to Streisand.

[@LAM77]

@@DDumbrille She's in her own lane. She's wonderful as she is.

[@LuMichelini]

Essence? She's just as good, why do people keep comparing, it's extremely annoying

[@lilymae7516]

Technically she is Barbara... are people forgetting that Funny girl is based off an actual comedy actress and is nothing like how she is portrayed on boradway?? Maybe one day we will get an accurate version but since Barbara did so good on her run of funny girl it looks like Fannys identity was stolen in the process.

[@deerheart87]

She’s always been so talented

[@toomuchtv5768]

This is even better than the studio glee version - wow

[@emmanuelgoa]

Her Voice, her beauty, her talent. Amazing performance👏👏

[@XCornelia14]

Damn, her voice became so clean... I am currently rewatching Glee and I am glad to see her do what she loves.

[@hubcitygirl1757]

One of the greatest voices in my lifetime. Lea, Barbra, Whitney, Allison Krause, and Celine.😊

[@maddiequo]

She makes it look so effortless.

[@mariagabrielagandini3476]

her voice touches me on a way I couldn't explain. I love it so much

[@jessicatororosario9405]

Proof that this is what happens when you do a bad casting on any Broadway show. Beautiful performance, this would have been nominated for the TONY'S had they chosen her from the beginning. This was just lovely, reminded me of Barbara Streisand

[@andygranick]

I absolutely agree. I didn't see Beanie as Fanny (I loved her in Hello, Dolly) but had Lea originated the reprisal role, she would have been nominated for the Tony.

[@TDW8964]

If only the production had this many musicians in the pit! I also wouldn't be surprised if Lea gets a revival cast album!

[@rambambobam1268]

Ugh here’s hoping for that album.

[@jeffreywillstewart]

They would definitely make a chunk of change if they did. Did they offer CDs for sale in the lobby along with the t shirts?

[@galioth123]

@@jeffreywillstewart nope :(

[@jeffreywillstewart]

@@galioth123 dare I ask if there was one for Beanie?

[@galioth123]

@@jeffreywillstewart nope! They both had shirts, pins, and a poster. Beanies shirt was waaaaaay cuter. I wish they hired the same graphic artist to do leas 😢

[@FreddyAMR90]

Her voice is so perfect! Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@Sluggergirl]

She is phenomenal! This literally caused me to tear up! I can’t wait to see her sing this in person next month.

[@DDumbrille]

What are you, 12 years old? Listen to Streisand's version if you want to hear phenomenal.

[@ToySoldiers]

@@DDumbrille talk about an obsession!

[@Sluggergirl]

@@DDumbrille lol, I happen to be 52 years-old, and I agree Barbra is phenomenal as well. They are both extremely talented women.

[@brody7002]

@@DDumbrille give it up old man youre everywhere

[@DDumbrille]

@@brody7002 I will if you learn how to write a sentence correctly.

[@1Kaileegirl]

Such a beautiful incredible voice She's been through some crap Wishing her all the best

[@rambambobam1268]

Yes. Same. 👏🏼⭐️💕

[@rukeyser]

Her phrasing is delightful - I’m so glad she got this gig now!

[@jazyjas3937]

This touched me more than Barbara's version. Didn't expect it. Beautiful

[@collinkilloran5721]

She’s just simply wonderful

[@loup4343]

Keep coming back to her performances. She's wonderful.

[@TheLilliBlue]

They say the same things about Leah they said about Barbara back in the day. Here you see she delivers. She has excellence. She takes care of herself and basically works her ass off making it look easy. Vocally she does enough orginal inflection to satisfy our ears but does not imitate Barbara. I think I just became a fan. I would go see her if I was in New York. It is awesome to see someone live their dream. Can we celebrate that and maybe live one of our own.?

[@wolfsisterhowls]

They definitely NEVER said Babz did even HALF the things they've said about Lea. This was a stunning performance, we don't need delusion atop it.

[@magiiicath]

this is my favorite song from funny girl and one of my favorites from all musicals ever. while i was never a big fan of lea michele, i can't deny her great talent and here you can see she brought some new personality to the song. it sounds more etherial and romantic than ever. her version is beautiful.

[@CP-mb3sn]

Beautiful! Great that so many of us that live outside of the US and won't get to see the show live get a share of the magic.

[@bennysieu9967]

i must have watch this video 10 times already and it still gives me goosebumps….amazing voice….

[@Jai-lg6qr]

“She may be difficult but boy can she sing” BRAVA LEA 🥺💕💕💕

[@joaquingar2795]

SHE IS BROADWAY. Lea is so talented, the way she sings, and expresses every word of the song is amazing.

[@scottmiller7779]

Taken as its own performance this is truly brilliant. Lea is an amazing talent and she is truly making the role her own, to magnificent effect. To do so in the ENORMOUS shadow that is Barbra Streisand, and to take on this role that is so synonymous with that one singular megawatt of a talent is truly impressive.

[@tammymyers7772]

I really hope they make a recording of this show with Lea Michele!

[@rydbthatsme]

They will 100%

[@daianeobolari]

They did. It's on spotify

[@tkw0123]

Well, it's not Barbra. In fact it is totally Lea and she measures up and beyond. She gives it her own styling and it sounds refreshingly new.

[@capedan2797]

She went back to the original score (the way Streisand sang on the cast album) instead of copying the movie version. And made it her own. Brava!

[@RosyCastillo_93]

Omg this version was so beautifully done, she Souded so crisp and sweet and perfect, she is definitely meant for this role 🥰🥰

[@radsurfer808]

Yeah, but most of your people can’t even sing so you’re the last person we want to hear your opinion about singing from. You guys don’t have an ear for music you guys don’t even know the cadence most of you people can’t even sing on beat.

[@raquelf.1962]

Such a beautiful voice. What a talent and so pretty

[@TrotsDad]

After this performance, I hope we can put to rest several things. First, the comparisons to Barbra Streisand. I'm old enough to have heard and been a fan of Streisand's when she first started out. And frankly I don't think any comparisons are fair, to either Lea or Barbra. They're BOTH two of the most amazing singers to have come along in my lifetime, and I'm 73 years old. Also, so Lea may have been a "diva" and difficult to work with on "Glee". I imagine a lot of you aren't even old enough to have heard the stories about Streisand when she started out. Or the "diva" behavior she herself "supposedly" exhibited, during the filming of "Funny Girl", for example. We've all behaved and reacted badly, embarrassingly, regretfully when we were young. With luck we all "atone" and learn from our mistakes as we mature. But now, with the Internet EVERYONE has an opinion. Everyone is a critic. And everyone it seems is guilty of making silly, knee-jerk comments when we aren't even privy to the facts of what really transpired. So give the girl a break and simply acknowledge her talent and what a fine performance this is. Truly.

[@ehipwell21]

Well said.

[@donchey51]

I"m 66. and i agree with you! BUT please don't say lea (and barbra) two most amazing singers to have come along in our lifetime ! Really??? lea ?

[@rydbthatsme]

Every bit of this😍

[@moonsparrow_7]

Lea could sing anything and give me goosebumps everytime. So proud of her!

[@radsurfer808]

So when she sings that she’s gonna shit in a black girls wig does that give you goosebumps too?

[@SashaAmess]

No matter how you feel about Lea, her ability to deliver this material is undeniable! Her growth in strength and sense of self is quite apparent. May she continue in success! Bravo

[@lucasvieira4352]

Iconic, legendary, one of a kind

[@DDumbrille]

One of a kind. Thank god.

[@Poohtle]

I would love a voice like this. She is captivating.

[@magaencina2863]

Talent. Just pure talent (and hardwork)💯👏👏👏

[@antonioparra4340]

so powerful voice QUEEN

[@marrionmarrion1955]

Love her so much, even when she did act like a diva onset, love a good redemption story.. i'm glad she finally got her dream role... her voice and her talent are to die for...

[@ryanm9105]

Being a diva is one thing, but being straight abusive another.

[@denisebelt2850]

I really wish people would leave her alone

[@harleyquinn8D]

I'd rather the narrative here be you are glad she's shown change. Being terrible to others isn't a good thing.

[@denisebelt2850]

@@harleyquinn8D I’m sure they a lot of people in Hollywood who has done worst

[@masonguthrie1257]

@@ryanm9105 I don’t think anyone accept for that one actress claimed she was abusive and that one actress also complained about micro aggressions so how seriously can you really take that accusation.

[@Dreinthekitchen]

I was captivated from the first note! Wow!!!

[@MsLeistner]

An absolute star! Saw her on Broadway last weekend and Funny Girl with Lea is a perfect fit!

[@radsurfer808]

If you have money for Broadway, you can fix your off yellow teeth and the crows feet under your eyes you old biih

[@annemacleod1421]

Lea makes it look effortless, not a look of strain at all…and she draws you in with such a magical voice. I would love to see her perform this live on Broadway. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑NZ

[@megcammer]

I’m literally crying this girl is just pure talent.

[@JJ-cj4bk]

I grew up listening to her voice. I'll always love it

[@denisebelt2850]

She amazing

[@hewertonmartins9525]

I'm literally crying. Love You Lea

[@barbylo]

She’s such an incredible artist!!!! Out of this world really !!!

[@somewhereonlyweknow2814]

Absolutely stunning! She’s a Broadway star through and through, there’s no doubt about that.

[@BrianChen0701]

Yasss!!!! She’s back!!! I love her voice so much. QUEEN LEA

[@roscoeallen4597]

She has always blown me away! This made song made me cry.

[@katinakalin9565]

Her artistry as a singer is astounding and the Funny Girl Orchestra is fantastic.

[@MikeA15206]

The orchestra here is great, but not in the pit! In the pit it’s one clinker after another

[@katinakalin9565]

@@MikeA15206 It is exactly the same orchestra and they the best musicians in New York!

[@MikeA15206]

@@katinakalin9565 Where is my pitch pipe, sound so flat to me.

[@BerryStraw15]

QUEEN of Broadway! She SLAYED as always! She is indeed the GREATEST STAR! ⭐

[@DDumbrille]

Not.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

Exactly

[@BerryStraw15]

@@DDumbrille she’s successful. You’re a failure.

[@darrylgaines2540]

Child please 🙄

[@Leamichellefan2244]

@@darrylgaines2540 e is the queen of broadway and btw you calling somone a child only makes you look like the child and not the person your screaming at so nice try.

[@katieklaisner6450]

Her voice is so magical ✨️

[@fastjag5590]

There is still Beauty in this world.. listen to that voice. What a gift to the audience.

[@alonsosilva4657]

Lea Michele sempre será famosa com um talento absoluto ❤️

[@taurie55]

She’s so talented and We love her voice

[@19FedeMr]

SHE IS A STAR!!!!!!!!!!! IM IN TOTAL AWE!! OH MY GOD!!! THE EFFECT IN HER VOICE, THE COLOR, THE LIGHTNESS, THE ROUNDNESS THE ANGELIC FALSETTO AND THE BELTS, SHE OWNS THE SONG!! THE BELTS!!! AAAAAH OMG THIS IS EXTRAORDINARY, ITS BEING ON BROADWAY BUT AT HOME!! SHE IS AMAZINGGG!!!!!!

[@peanutbutterjellycar]

Clean so clean. Those notes were crystal clear

[@donchey51]

whoa....really?

[@samstarr7125]

I saw her live on stage in the show. She was absolutely amazing.

[@jenydepattinson06]

I cried a bit because Lea is so amazing that I can't believe it 🥺🤧 my Broadway baby ✨

[@samanthal133]

My dad passed in 05, took his own life, I was 15 and I used to sing and my pianist asked me “what song would you like me to honor your father with?!” I chose this song & with 200 people at my dads funeral, I kept it together until Dean started playing it and just Broke. My dad introduced me to Funny Girl from a young age & Broadway & this song just always puts me In my feelings! My bf and myself are welcoming our first this November and I have put together a birth soundtrack and this is one of the songs on it! We can’t wait to welcome our son to a world with a song like this, even at 32 it still hits me just right!

[@LJGraci]

She has had many naysayers, some of which were warranted, but GOD can she sing. That was pitch perfect. Her tonality and articulation are sheer magic.

[@JeffBazell]

And none of that fake autotune. It's all her. Phenomenal voice.

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

👏👏👏👏👏 She crushed it!!! She is such a phenomenal talent with just the most awesome voice! 👏👏👏👏

[@jamesdonnelly7774]

So nice to hear somebody just sing the song....these tunes are great for a reason...don't need any vocal gymnastics...brilliant..🥰

[@rydbthatsme]

Exactly

[@moraehall]

The woman can sing! An anointed voice from a young age. Love that she is on Broadway now. She deserves to be the biggest star!

[@yaelhoefs4791]

I really feel that her voice has become so much more mature since Glee. It’s really nice

[@lucaswandemberg6240]

I love your voice Lea!! ❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MaryElyneHeere]

just got chills, i have no word but this s amazing i love her so much she a star

[@judykorman4515]

Saw Funny Girl last night! Lea Michelle was wonderful!!!🤗🎶❤️

[@cybersnake8]

How Wonderful to see someone With Lea’s singing and acting ability , from a New Generation , giving the Fanny Brice role a fresh New Start ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@brizzaNATHIELLY]

SO talented! As a gleek, I couldn't be more proud! Love you Lea 💙

[@jilliansilveira7511]

she looks absolutely stunning

[@rydbthatsme]

People say she may be this or that usually don’t keep up with her and regardless of past mistakes or bs she’s a phenomenally gifted vocalist😍

[@Leamichellefan2244]

The ones that say, she’s this or she’s that are just bitter and jealous, that’s all that is and that’s all it ever will be.

[@garethcotterell9698]

The vocal control she has is astonishing.

[@gelikopter]

Incredible performing! Pure magic in your voice❤

[@Musique913]

I swear her performances and voice just get better and better. Wow.

[@stephdonovan5717]

Can't get enough of this..... love love :) Just amazing.

[@azrielburger]

she should be on the spot light of music industry! she is THE star.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@ajsanderson2737]

her laugh at the end

[@matastrakova2179]

I wish I could see this live. Her singing is so beautiful and effortless.