As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Broadway producer Bob Boyett is endeavoring to revive FUNNY GIRL on Broadway with famed director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific, Awake and Sing, The Light in the Piazza) at the helm. The pair are currently planning a six week out-of-town tryout in late 2011 in preparation for a swift Broadway transfer later that season, according to the report. This would be the first revival of the show on Broadway. Boyett currently secures the rights.

No additional details are in place yet for the project, however, the pair can count on one Lea Michele to be in line for a ‘Fanny Brice’ audition, in the hopes of recreating the role made famous by Barbra Streisand in the 1964 original production. Michele has made little secret of her admiration for all things Streisand and her hope to one day fill the shoes of Ms. Brice.

At a recent Television Critics Association Panel, Michele reiterated this passion when asked if she had been offered the role: “No – where are the calls? Where are these calls? I mean if you don’t know my obsession with Funny Girl … Of course, Fanny Brice is me. I feel very connected to that story.”

Lea as Fanny? Would be great! *__*

Hello everybody, I have added to our photo gallery 4 photos of Lea and her Glee co-star Chris Colfer when they headed over to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood to see a production of the musical Hair.

Gallery Link: With Chris Colfer in Hollywood, 01/09/2011 (x04MQ)

Apart from that, Lea Michele, has revealed that she would love to make a solo album in the near future! It would be great! If you want, you can read short note on that below; I found this article on MTV.co.uk.

The actress, who plays Rachel Berry in the US TV show, claims that she hopes to follow co-stars Matthew Morrison and Mark Sailing by recording her very own LP… but for now, she is concentrating on Glee.

Michele confessed to Zap2it: “I’m so focused on the show right now. A film is definitely something I’d like to do with any spare time I have.” (…) “But I’m beyond satisfied being in the recording studio for Glee and getting to work with our music producer, Adam Anders. That itch is being scratched at this point.”

When probed as to what music she would make, the 24-year old claimed: “I think the reason I haven’t made an album yet is that I have never really known what kind I want to make.”

“Do I want to make a pop album? Do I want to make a Broadway album? An album is definitely something I’d like to do in the future, when I have the time.”

She explained: “An album is a lot of work. You need to write your own songs, and you need to be in the recording studio. With Glee being my main focus right now, I don’t see that happening for a little while.”

Despite planning on recording a solo LP one day, Lea has insisted that she is still “best friends” with her Glee co-stars, suggesting that reports of her being “a diva” on set are false.

The star told Closer magazine: “If we all didn’t love each other as much as we do then it would be really hard, but I get to work with my best friends. I think that makes everything so enjoyable, no matter what we’re doing.”

She added: “I love having my cast members over, inviting them over to my house. I’ve been known to bake cookies for my crew and bring them to work.”

Finally, new pictures of Lea on the set of Glee! The pictures come from yesterday, 6 January from Long Beach in California. As you see, the crew was filming scenes from upcoming ‘Super Bowl’ episode again. Check out the pictures!

Gallery Link: On the set of Glee, 01/06/2011 (x06MQ)

Hello everybody. As you know, People’s Choice Awards was on air yesterday! Unfortunately, Lea wasn’t be able to appear at the gala, but I have good news for every Glee fan! Jane Lynch and Glee Cast are the winners of Favourite TV Comedy Actress and Favourite TV Comedy category. Congratulations! Check the winner list here.

Glee actor and PETA supporter Lea Michele is once again showing that she’s got a heart to match her lovely voice by calling for an end to the “dangerous” and “scary” horse-drawn carriage industry in new video and print PSAs for PETA. Horses who are forced to pull carriages endure long workdays while exposed to extreme temperatures and dangerous traffic and are often denied adequate rest, water, and food.

Lea sat down for an interview with PETA to discuss the miserable conditions that she’s seen these animals endure, and she hopes that others will join her in the campaign to shut down the horse-drawn carriage industry.

“Imagine for a moment that you’re forced to do hard physical labor all day, seven days a week—whether it’s sweltering hot or freezing cold outside,” Lea says. “At the end of the day, instead of relaxing on [an] easy chair or sleeping in a comfortable bed, you are locked in a tiny closet all night long.” This tortured life is a sad reality for the horses who are used to pull carriages.

During their workday, these horses are forced into dangerous traffic, where they develop respiratory ailments from inhaling exhaust fumes and debilitating leg problems from pounding the hard pavement. They constantly weave between cars and are often spooked by loud noises on the streets. As a result, accidents sometimes occur in which many horses and people are seriously injured or even killed. When not working, these horses are confined to cramped stalls in which they are unable to turn around, stretch their legs, or even lie down comfortably. Don’t get taken for a ride. Join Lea and countless others in boycotting horse-drawn carriages!

This isn’t the first time that Lea has spoken out for horses—she appeared in another PETA ad against the horse-drawn carriage industry back when she was starring in Spring Awakening on Broadway and saw horses toiling at New York’s Central Park. The multitalented star is also a vegan (she credits her healthy diet with giving her the energy to keep up with her bubbly Glee character, Rachel) and is a vocal opponent of fur.

Many “Glee” fans have been trying to find out the hottest scoop about the upcoming Super Bowl episode. Set to air on February 6, the highly anticipated show will be the first new episode following the winter break. But just two days after this huge broadcast, the cast of “Glee” will be back for more with a special Valentine’s Day show.

There are some serious developments in the works for some of your favorite characters. In addition to a special performance by Artie (Kevin McHale), the show will reportedly deliver a romantic storyline for Blaine (Darren Criss) and Kurt (Chris Colfer).

Lea Michele recently gave a little scoop about the relationship forecast for Artie and Brittany:

“I love Artie and Brittany,” Lea confessed. “And oh my God, he sings a song to her in the Valentine’s Day episode that is adorable so I’m really loving them right now. With Brittana, I think it’s the same thing as Puckleberry: It’s sort of bad news, when they’re together they’re up to no good.”

But fans are even more interested in the relationship potential for Kurt and Blaine. Hold onto your hats! According to TV Guide, the first kiss between the two gay characters could finally happen on the Valentine’s Day show!

The duo will be singing Robin Thicke’s “When I Get You Alone” outside a Gap store as Blaine contemplates professing his love to Kurt. “There might be a development,” hinted Colfer. Source: examiner.com

I can’t wait!!! And you? (:

Lea Michele enjoys relaxing in front of the TV after a hard day’s work. The actress-and-singer has been busy recently thanks to the popularity of the US musical comedy Glee. Her performances as Rachel Berry have won her nominations for Golden Globe and Emmy awards.

When she isn’t busy working, Lea loves nothing better than unwinding by flicking the television on and getting comfy.

“I love to come home, sack out on the couch and watch TV. Anything Bravo is my favourite,” she told US Weekly.

The 24-year-old has contributed vocals to several Glee albums, including an upcoming Christmas record. And now she fancies branching out on her own to further prove her undoubted vocal talents. But the American admits she does not want any more responsibility just yet. For the time being she is content on developing her popular Glee character.

“I think a solo CD is definitely in my future, but that is a really big commitment. Rachel’s my baby, and making an album would be like taking care of another baby. And I’m not really ready to have another kid yet!” she joked.

Source: belfasttelegraph.co.uk

On Feb. 6, Fox will reward its hit show, Glee, with the best lead-in of the year: The Super Bowl. And Glee isn’t about to miss an opportunity to shine for that extra, added gaggle of viewers. Entertainment Weekly has reported that the post-Super Bowl episode is not only supersized, but also the most expensive Glee episode to date. (And maybe even the priciest of any TV show.)

What will viewers get for the money? The regular episode (i.e. not a specific tribute to one artist) will feature its own, high school football game. During that game’s halftime, there will be a performance mash-up of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and another, as-yet-unnamed song. The end product isn’t what you’d expect. “It’s definitely Glee-ified,” Lea Michele told Broadwayworld.com.

Since Black Eyed Peas is the actual Super Bowl’s halftime entertainment, it’s only natural that the Glee kids would take on one of their songs. Gleeks can also watch for covers of Lady Antebellum and Katy Perry. (Ten bucks says the Perry song will be “Hot N Cold,” since they did “Teenage Dream” last month.)

As for guest stars, Gwyneth Paltrow’s kooky substitute teacher (last seen on the Nov. 16 episode) will return, and (much more randomly) Katie Couric will also cameo. source: ivillage.com

Lea Michele is on the cover of new Cleo magazine issue in Australia. She looks beautiful in the picture taken by James White for Women’s Health. Do you remember this shoot? (:

I can’t wait for scans!

Before Lea Michele was Rachel Berry on Glee, she was a precocious little girl shining on Broadway. Back in 1998, when Lea was 12, an MTV video crew interviewed Lea and her mom about what it was like to be a kid in show business. Needless to say, Lea’s mom didn’t say much as Lea stole the show. Check out the clip below.

“I have my friends that said, ‘Wow, you’re on Broadway,’ which I hate to be treated that way. That, I think, has been the worst part in the theatrical business,” she says in the video.

“Being in the business has kind of made me grow up so fast,” she adds. “Everyone says, you’re so mature. I can do anything! And that’s how I kind of, you know, stay sane in this really tough, dog-eat-dog business”

Lea was so cute! But as we can notice, she is definitely a chatterbox! Ha ha ;)

I have for you also second part of MTV Seven, where you can hear what Lea’s teachers have to say about her ;)