CNN reached out to representatives for Feldstein and “Funny Girl” for comment.
Michele will begin her tenure on September 4. After Feldstein exits, her standby Julie Benko will perform until Michele joins the cast, the production said.
Feldstein’s costar Jane Lynch will depart the production in September, “Funny Girl” producers announced, and will be replaced by Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh. Lynch appeared on “Glee” alongside Michele.
Poor reviews plagued ‘Funny Girl’ revival
This year’s production of “Funny Girl,” a musical retelling of Brice’s career and love affair with a con artist, premiered in April. It received only one Tony nomination, for scene-stealing dancer and supporting actor Jared Grimes.
Michele performed a well-known version of “Don’t Rain on My Parade” on “Glee,” and her character angled to play the lead role on Broadway in a fictional revival. Her casting was expected among some Broadway fans, but not all welcomed the news.