LEA MICHELE - Don’t Rain On My Parade (finale)

Senhoras e senhores, LEA MICHELE 🥺👏🏼
It’s not her last show, it’s just the last song of the musical.

[@SammyCamilleKyle]

It feels like Lea has been dreaming of playing this role and she is singing this for herself as much as she is for Fannie

[@Max-my6rk]

She born for this role lol some numbers she has been singing and performing a lot lol.

[@jponigurl]

She has since she was lil girl and sang the songs on Glee!!

[@georgedixon9863]

@@jponigurl I think she was like 28-30 when she was on Glee!!

[@traydaniel0403]

@@georgedixon9863 She was 28 when the show ended in 2015 and was probably 22 or 23 when it aired in 2009

[@georgedixon9863]

@@traydaniel0403 also not a "lil girl" I think she's 37 ish now

[@acoop7959]

It’s an honor being able to witness the performance that someone has spent their entire life working towards. She almost makes it look easy.

[@Kristine_202]

I've probably seen somewhere between 75 to 100 Broadway shows in my life, and Lea in this role is one of the best performances I've ever seen. I went three times and sat right up front and it was worth every penny. (Actually, over 100,000 pennies after it was said and done. LOL) It really stinks that she wasn't eligible for a Tony because she would have won...Hands down. I've never seen a more Tony-worthy performance.

[@acoop7959]

@@Kristine_202 WHAT why isn’t she eligible for the Tony?!

[@jay_psychocritic]

Lea’s version of Funny Girl MUSTTTT be professionally filmed!

[@chocolatesouljah]

I was thinking the same. A live cast into theatres then streaming?

[@oldbonesNJ]

I didn't expect to like the mash-up of these songs as a finale but it works. And Lea pulls it off well. I hope they do a cast recording with this new group.

[@balesjo]

If you want to redo the movie, I'd say convince Barbra Streisand to direct it and Lea Michele and Ramin Karimloo to start in it. To have Streisand originate the part and then to direct the remake would just add to the star power of a Hollywood remake!

[@MissIssay]

And we need a Broadway cast album while they're at it, it would be a crime not to have one!

[@GA-fn8hr]

@@balesjo pro shot of the stage version is a better idea then a remake.

[@lurkkerr94]

Her journey of emotions in this song is just WOW. From being brokenhearted to self-pitying (?) to picking herself up then being so resolute and sure of herself in the end? How do you not root for Fanny? Lea makes it so that Fanny doesn't even need to convince anyone she's the greatest star. Fanny simply is and it's just your choice whether to root for her or not. And holy shit that raspy sound at the end at the of 4:08 - 4:12 sounds so satisfying and full of feels!

[@shiyaerith]

That drawn out ‘my’ at the very end. I felt that.

[@williesullivan3985]

For those of you who haven't seen it in the theatre and keep complaining about the audience cheering, I can't explain to you how unique what is going on in the August Wilson theatre 6 days a week is. Lea is giving a truly INSPIRED performance. On a level that is, no exaggeration, once in a generation. As an audience member you can't help but react viscerally in the moment because you are overwhelmed with emotion. One of the greatest theatre experiences I have ever had. I cannot wait to get back and cheer some more!

[@Sluggergirl]

I couldn’t have said it better myself! I have been to at least 30 different shows (admittedly maybe only half on broadway), but I have never experienced anything like I did this past Sunday! I had goosebumps and was literally sobbing! It’s such a shame that she is not eligible to be nominated for a Tony, as she would no doubt run away with it.

[@dankgymrat]

It still doesn't take away the fact that it is COMPLETELY inappropriate not only for the cast but to your fellow audience member who wants to hear the music without people yelping in the middle of the song. Reserve your praises and applause at the end of the nunber not during. Heck, even shower it at the end of the play. That's what the curtain call is for. You are taking away a great experience from others who wants to truly capture the moment. It is not that hard to not "woo" every single chance you have. Be mindful of that next time before you have yet another urge to ruin a fine, musical moment.

[@Makeji]

@@patrickTHEceliac Apologize for my earlier reply and removed it - I was on a different page in regard to what you were talking about. Completely agree about sitting on your hands and keeping your mouth shut while the performances are going on - except for laughter. Laughter at funny stuff is always welcomed and acceptable. I think the cast would be disappointed if people didn't laugh when they were "supposed to."

[@balesjo]

This performance, the audience was a bit better behaved with the applause compared to earlier ones. But this rousing finale, I can appreciate it bringing the audience to their feet before she's finished holding the final note. Now, I did look at ticket prices and was shocked at the price difference between Lea Michelle performances and those with Julia Benko. I'm sure those for Lea are due to the star power she brings, but the videos I've seen with Julie, she does a great job as Fanny. I'd definitely love to see both of their performances.

[@Makeji]

@@balesjo Short answer, Lea is a star and Julie is an accomplished actress/singer who doesn't have the IT factor. When Lea performs her entire being is engaged. As someone who I know follows theater, you know what I'm talking about - it's Lupone, Peters, Lansbury. They just own the stage. In a tweet I saw the other day, her mother was lost and a young man helped direct her to the theater. She told him her daughter was Julie Benko, the understudy in Funny Girl and she came every Thursday to see her. Therein lies the crux of the problem. Julie thinks of herself as an understudy. As for box office - during the month of August, there was no increase in capacity, if anything, it was slightly down and tickets were going for discounts. Capacity was around 79% - $500k a week. Not enough to survive. If Lea had not been coming on board, the show would have closed. Capacity is now always in the high 90s, likely affected by lower attendance on Thursdays. Receipts are running at $1.6 million. I would love to see both women, because I really hoped Julie would knock it out of the park. I've heard her complete audio and seen Lea's clips. I can watch Lea over and over, but seldom make it entirely through one of Julie's many songs posted here. I know you are a theater/singing buff and understand what I am saying.

[@jacobmoreno9698]

“She may be difficult but she can sing”

[@zentgle]

Brava! *claps* XD

[@SweetGypsyMamma213]

She made me cry. Her emotional connection to the role is perfect! She is the right Fanny for this production. Her performance is completely heartfelt & she knocks it out of the park.

[@ryanwhitley8570]

And this is why she should have been the first choice all along.

[@stevenkarash8013]

Leah is the perfect Fanny Brice for this time period and this production. She is truly worthy of a Tony Award for this performance

[@jacquelinecallejas1390]

Since she didn't originate the roll in this production she isn't eligible for a Tony. I agree she would have deserved one.

[@johnkling6657]

I'm not the biggest Lea Michele fan, but the combination of "Funny Girl" and the reprise of "Don't Rain. . ." work so well together (although I miss "My Man") and her emotional range during those two is incredible!

[@inamorata222]

i don’t think My Man was ever on broadway.. i think it was just in the movie

[@The.Lilomay]

was it supposed to be the same for OG stage version? or it is a rewrite?

[@alanismorissette9938]

@@The.Lilomay appears at the London Revival 2016

[@ah7910]

Can I ask why you started with “I’m not the biggest Lea Michele fan…” Is it because of stuff her coworkers from Glee have tweeted, etc? If that’s the case, a shame - as they could all just be a bit bitter.

[@The.Lilomay]

@@ah7910 just simply he is not a biggest fan of Lea what do we all need to be her fan? tbh at her early career in glee i don't really feel her singing is sincere and it makes me uncomfortable i admit she got better over time but i am also not as a biggest fan of her and there's no problem in it i judge for each performance individually, if it's good it's good if it's bad it's bad

[@bmcc1702]

Saw this in the August Wilson Theatre last night and cried during this song

[@carolannmelnikoff6611]

Me too

[@Max-my6rk]

That anger man at 3:24 holy man! wow... especially she breathed in after delivering that bam.. wow genius..

[@Soffsvillatoro]

The moment she started to sing DROMP I was an absolute mess. Her emotion was just INCREDIBLE! I could watch this over and over again and it will always just hit right in the feels!

[@lily__e]

The transition from FG to DROMP was pulled off to perfection by Lea. She is THE Fanny Brice.

[@Max-my6rk]

Man I just so addicted to how Lea says "Gorgeous"..

[@lurkkerr94]

I also love how the ending of this is different from the first time she sings the song, specifically the "Is gonna rain on my" part. This full on belting and just putting it out there is more fitting to end the show

[@musicalbitz5922]

i wish they did the same for the cast album

[@JoeTwinD]

She should have been the actress who originated the role so she would have won the Tony Awsrd

[@loveismylanguage9162]

Well Barbra is the actress who originated the role. That was a long time ago!

[@anhhuyle5500]

that was truly incredible. Like not only the marvelous voice but also the acting. bravo Lea.

[@aofthep]

I just wish she would have originally cast. She would have a won a tony for this role.

[@traydaniel0403]

Me too

[@traydaniel0403]

But there’s still a chance she’ll might win a Tony for this amazing performance

[@jorielgeroleo]

She was born for this role.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

Oh my lord, I felt every emotion in her voice, sadness, pity and then strength and resolve, this is why I love Lea Michele she is amazing.

[@annemoore3590]

If she can make me cry watching this clip on KZbin, I can only imagine how amazing and emotional it would be to experience her doing this live.

[@jasonginenthal7275]

I saw the show in October. One of the all-time best performances I've ever seen!

[@christiande-gallerie8732]

I don’t normally post on videos, but I have to say I saw the show yesterday and was sat second row from the back of the theatre, and I still felt every ounce of pain she felt in this song. Honestly I was blown away!!

[@luisabolado]

what a jaw dropping performance, wow👏

[@wotan10950]

Ok, we all know there’s only one Streisand, but Lea is damn good in her own right! My daughter wants to see this show, and I said I’ve already seen the movie, but this clip changed my mind. Can’t wait!

[@TheCarlos29]

I hope you enjoy it! I saw it yesterday and she blew me away. I sat in the center orchestra last seat on the left. She went there so many times and we made eye contact soooo many times and she even sang straight at me during “You Are Woman, I Am Man”. I cheered her on like crazy and at the beginning of act 2 she has this entrance and poses, and I told her “you go girl” and she turned to look at me and said “thanks!” and went right back to the pose. She is so kind and even recognized me at the stage door! Definitely worth the money!

[@balesjo]

I must have watched this ten times this evening. The emotions she expressed before breaking into that DROMP finale, I just have to say hats off to the rewrite and staging. Ending the show with a rafter-shaking number that brings people to their feet! Perfection!

[@CurlylocksLA]

The last scene was rewritten with the addition of the title song that was written for the movie. However, the original stage show did end with the Don't Rain on My Parade reprise. And I agree, it is a perfect ending!

[@The.Lilomay]

it is a rewrite? coz i watched funny girl on west end and i was bored!!!! i don't remember the ending is that good

[@Max-my6rk]

Just watched this show tonight man the finale lea's emotion was crazy.. instant crying and then explode 😮🎉

[@eandttruelove]

Amazing! Crying and cheering at the same time

[@carlynwerderman7012]

FULL. BODY. CHILLS.

[@AndrewBrewer30]

she OWNS this in every conceivable way

[@timmy5402]

Ate it up and left no crumbs 💅

[@clarafagundes3097]

Her voice is something else.

[@coolrick60]

I saw the show last night. Orchestra center it was NOT professionally filmed. it's real life and she is amazing!!

[@neilfeigeles8944]

wow… I am a teary eyed mess… well I think I know who's winning a special Tony next year… and I presume she will be performing a number at the awards show

[@leonardoaoki6151]

This ending is way better than “my man”… it shows how fanny can get over with her life and no one can stop her ❤

[@lindaturash8206]

So agree with you!Cant wait to see her in Jan.!

[@darrylgaines2540]

Bullshit

[@ToySoldiers]

YES U FINALLY MADE THIS MASTERPIECE PUBLIC

[@micostatb]

LOL 🙈 it’s too perfect to stay private

[@JamesTheNerdd]

Saw her opening night and sobbed the whole song

[@antm64]

Talk about acting while singing!! This character did an attitude adjustment on herself and came out swinging!! YES! I hope Lea's version will be made into a remake of the movie!!Thanks you for this wonderful posting!!

[@balesjo]

I've commented that I like the finale in the revival even better than the one in the original musical and movie. While "My Man" was a signature song for Brice in real life, ending the original musical and movie with it left her on a rather low note. But Brice continued to have a brilliant career after her marriage broke up. The revival bringing "Funny Girl" from the movie and transitioning in to DROMP show that while she was left emotionally distraught when Nick left her, she did not let that derail her career. She goes hard charging into the future with the same determination that originally made her a Ziegfeld star.

[@traydaniel0403]

@Martie Rollin That’s what I was saying! I really hope Lea’s version gets turn to a remake of Funny Girl and I hope Jane Lynch is in it too. Lea better win a Tony Award for it

[@rambambobam1268]

Damn Lea Michele. Didn’t need to go that hard. Lmao 😍 incredible performance! That’s Fanny Brice right there ⭐️💕👏🏼

[@Max-my6rk]

Emotion change in this finale is crazy how does she do that…

[@davidreams1403]

NBC should knocking on her door to do Funny Girl Live next holiday season!!!

[@LAM77]

Wtf?? Out of this World!!! She's currently the Queen of Broadway

[@annerrrrrz]

I have goosebumps everywhere.

[@rinowx5]

Gave me chills omg her voice is so amazing

[@muchogarcia]

WHO CRIED DURING THIS??? BECAUSE I WAS BAWLIN 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

When you are BORN to play role...... :)

[@mckullataylor]

She’s seriously so talented.

[@WillScarlet16]

This is what the movie Funny Girl got wrong - even if 'My Man' was Brice's signature song, it ended the movie on a self-pitying note when it was supposed to be a triumphant one that shows she'll overcome her sadness and go on being great. And the "Here I am" bit was meant to be a three-part punch that shows how far Fanny goes through the show - the first time in 'Greatest Star' was her dream of fame, "Hey Mr. Ziegfeld here I am!" The second, in 'Parade' was her desire for Nick, "Hey Mr. Arnstein here I am!" But the third - 3:27 - the third time is for herself.

[@Max-my6rk]

exactly

[@marcevan1141]

Everything you said is wrong. Anyone who can watch Streisand's magnificent performance of "My Man" and then talk about "self-pity" is simply clueless. Nothing can touch Streisand's iconic performance in that movie.

[@hopes-fears9219]

What an iconic performance! Bravo!!!!!

[@NightyKnightz]

You dont know how much i would pay to see her perform!

[@emilye5191]

Just absolutely outstanding.

[@GeekNotice]

Wow, what a finale! Lea Michele absolutely nailed 'Don't Rain On My Parade' with her powerhouse vocals and incredible stage presence.

[@thinkmirror8507]

This song reminds me of my late Mother and the beautiful Barbara. Such a good job Lea Michele!

[@madelynstoltzfus]

just saw her today and OH MY GOD. AMAZING!! 🥰 she also walked right behind me into the theater while I was waiting in line to go inside the theater but my back was turned so I didn’t see her, but my friend did and started screaming 😭🤭😂 she didn’t come out at stage door at the end cause it’s a matinee and she has 2 shows and had to go home and check on her kid but I got to meet some of the other cast! It was so amazing. I love her so much.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

I love her.

[@donnazukowski]

Wow. I want to see both Julie and Lea. This video gave me goosebumps. I am so sick of cancel culture. People make mistakes. As long as they apologize. Lea is a Broadway Legend. Yes, a video should be made. I have zero clue why Broadway doesn’t film performances to be released after the show closes.

[@jaym8094]

Why is Lea a Broadway legend? She's only been in one Broadway production back in 2009, called Spring Awakening, that was it. This is her first time back since then.

[@toniharris2143]

@@jaym8094 She has been in 5 Broadway shows starting at age 8. Les Miserables Young Cosette Replacement Young Eponine. Ragtime The Little Girl Dec 26 1997 to Dec 20 1998. Fiddler on the Roof Shprintze & understudy Chava Feb 26, 2004. Spring Awakening Wendla Nov 16, 2006 to May 18, 2008

[@mthiel25]

She was also in Les Mis, Ragtime, and Fiddler on the Roof before Spring Awakening. And her turn as Fanny Brice these last 6 weeks has already solidified her as a Broadway legend. She’s knocked it out of the park and has gotten rave reviews from even the harshest of critics, which imo are so well deserved - I saw the show 2 weeks ago and she was sensational. She brought the house down. She’s brought this show back to a roaring success after Beanie left it on life support. Lea will now go down in history as one of the top Broadway performers of all time. Period. Hope she stays with the show as long as possible and can’t wait to see what she does next!

[@davidperezsanchez9883]

Not, Streisand is a real Legend, she did it first, so she is the standart as Funny Brice. Period.

[@yvvngmlaba]

​@@toniharris2143 nevertheless, it doesn't make her a "broadway legend", a title that many will never aspire to despite their talent. stop d**kriding LM and face the music.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

I’ve heard some people complain that when Lee does this particular part of the show she’s off pitch and her timing is off first of all no she’s not. It just sounds that way because she’s pretending to cry and honestly that makes it more effective.

[@Max-my6rk]

The-a-tre... man her pronunciation is iconic..

[@krissymconnorsvlog7321]

I feel like I’m watching glee all over again. Lea is living rachel berry’s dream ❤️

[@Makeji]

Would love to have seen the entire scene with Nick. Still this is great. She's f*ing amazing.

[@jaym8094]

Why a foul word? Just say she's simply amazing.

[@Makeji]

@@jaym8094 Because that is what I felt and still do. She was not "simply amazing" and, in my opinion, deserved the often overused expletive as a modifier.

[@lindaturash8206]

@@Makeji Agree!

[@Mariasantacruz2005]

@@jaym8094are you 10 years old? People swear, get over it

[@CountryCowboy008]

Such a shame that she wasn’t cast from the get go. She has a high chance of winning the Tony Awards with her performance.

[@marykathleen8029]

she is not eligible for as Tony since she is an replacement.

[@thomasmurphy83]

@@marykathleen8029 that’s why the person said it’s a shame

[@jaym8094]

She's ineligible as that ship has passed.

[@marykathleen8029]

@@thomasmurphy83 they shouldn't have then said she HAS a high chance of winning a Tony then.

[@toniharris2143]

She had just had her baby when this was cast. She had a very difficult pregnancy.

[@marilynthomas8036]

Everyone gives her a hard time because of her behavior on Glee behind the scenes but they forget she was very young. People change, they live and learn. Was her behavior on Glee ok no but as I said people change. She's extremely talented.

[@Max-my6rk]

Exactly she was immature but people grow up... I am glad she learned her lesson and moved on with a better self.

[@janeoleary8454]

People are what they are. I'm old. I've never been a rude person

[@IchigoDeFolie]

She has shown even a recent behavior of being a cunt though

[@marilynthomas8036]

@@IchigoDeFoliethank you for letting me know. I had not heard of her recent behavior.

[@maiar2239]

@@IchigoDeFolie When? I didn't hear about that

[@j.brandon7402]

I wish audiences would wait to clap until the end.

[@regina_filange2.0]

Agreed. I know it's electrifying when you're in the room, but the cheers & whistles mid-song can sometimes takes me out of it.

[@mcmanpa]

Agree. It's getting to the point audiences are cheering individual notes!

[@i8MyChocol8s]

Damn love her as a singer that is

[@davidtaylor2454]

That was outstanding!!! 😍👏🏻

[@kathystork1185]

thank you for sharing this. I am enjoying these clips so much. probably will never make it to broadway to see a show. Thank you.

[@dwightpours1261]

You must see this show! We loved her in Glee and were so excited to see her on broadway! She and the cast are phenomenal!

[@ToySoldiers]

Jesus that was amazing!

[@rambambobam1268]

Right her last note on my and parade. She’s incredible

[@theoperatripleaxel5417]

Ela é tão boa, tão talentosa, tão incrivelllll... Brava!!!!

[@Kristine_202]

Thank God for the thunderous applause because it drown out my hysterical crying. LOL (I'm not kidding.)

[@VeraLucia-nx4fy]

Lea é espetácular sensacional.

[@SalGersGirl]

So what I'm hearing is Lea Michele via Fanny is telling her HATERS to pound sand and I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT!!

[@mikestevenson576]

Reality show element is electric.

[@jeffreyvanmaarseveen8684]

This is so awesome!!! 😢❤

[@Leamichellefan2244]

I love this so much.

[@michaeldemarco7694]

To all the haters 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ❤️❤️❤️ Love her always will! Thanks to everyone who post videos from her amazing performances… I would never see it otherwise.

[@michaeldemarco7694]

By the way to all of her former cast members who bitched and moaned about how they were treated by her…while the show was going on … if there were so many of you that were so unhappy I’m sure you could’ve went to the producer collectively to bitch then instead of years after it happened. Grow a pair of fucking balls bitches

[@happyclam1266]

Jesus Christ, the woman is on fire.

[@zumbapilatesmom1]

Amazing!

[@CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial]

Great job 👏

[@leonardoaoki6151]

This moment I was in my tears 🥲

[@jyoyuudakara]

I just needed this reality to exist.

[@matheusbezerra1013]

Tears just falling here

[@MsMslujan]

Woooow la forma en la cual pasa de un estado a otro, siendo tan creíble, denota la increíble actriz que es Lea!!!!

[@yeeeoonnjuuuuuu]

the strangest people are always the most talented and skilled ones

[@ArthurTerebinto]

Esse aqui é disparado meu momento predileto do show ❤

[@edwardonochie3565]

OMG she is amazing. I can’t wait to see the show

[@susanmema7738]

Just so so so fabulous I love it💥🎊🥰🥰🥰🥰😂😂😂😂

[@sandramedina1948]

Gracias, gracias, gracias.

[@beatlejulia]

This is... This is art

[@flutepianoful]

I love this

[@The.Lilomay]

despite all the leading lady drama for the show, I didn't got to watch it live, but base on this finale clip I think she really did a great job! I watched it on West End years ago, i fell asleep, it was sooooo boring The interpretation of Funny Girl I love it! She didn't go for the beautiful voice but emotional presentation (same reason I love Ann Hathaway's I Dreamed a dream) the emotional transition from the song to the triumphant ending it's so clean and so make sense Brava

[@flutepianoful]

Love this

[@erivargas3320]

te amo Lea Michele

[@ryanfaure3120]

That one person screaming after the "bam" ruined it 💀

[@ryanfaure3120]

@Bully Maguire no but someone shouted "woooo!" right after the BAM when it's supposed to be a really impactful silence

[@jaym8094]

People are idiots.

[@hramsden1697]

So. annoying.

[@kathykilburn9958]

WOW!

[@mssabrinamilly]

this was the best show i have ever seen. i met and hugged lea michele who has been my idol since i can remember. all this hate her is so ridiculous. if she was so rude, she wouldn’t have hugged me and talked to me

[@traydaniel0403]

Like I said and I’ll say it again. I hope they remake Funny Girl. If they do, they better cast Lea Michele as Fanny Brice, because she really was born to play the role. She really is the greatest star 🌟. Cory Monteith would have been very proud 🥹, and so would Naya Rivera (May they R.I.P. 😇🕊🙏🏽❤️)

[@Max-my6rk]

❤

[@andyvictory950]

She might be difficult but by george she is amazing!

[@balesjo]

World over the years suggest that Streisand was opinionated and rather difficult but the result was some amazing performances and decades of great music.

[@th2k864]

@@balesjo Streisand was difficult as in demanding and perfectionist but she was not hostile to those she worked with, big difference.

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

@@th2k864 I don’t know that you can say that about Streisand (that she was not demeaning) for certain. She was known to have bulldozed over people. And what may feel like demanding to one person may very legitimately be felt as demeaning to another.

[@alvinmedina7121]

I shouldn't be amazed by that , yet iam

[@ToySoldiers]

@@th2k864 What? Did you not hear what she did to her understudy lol. We just have not heard what she did in detail because social media did not exist then, but her behavior was gossiped about extensively.

[@mrjaguar-e3n]

If Hollywood one day makes a movie based on this, they MUST cast Lea as Fanny. Otherwise I will boycott them