Lea Michele.Photo: Jared Siskin/GettyLea Michelehas confirmed she hasCOVID-19.After previouslyshowing “early signs” of the coronavirus, the Golden Globe nominee, 36, announced Saturday on her Instagram Story that she tested positive and will be taking 10 days off from her run asFanny BriceinBroadway’sFunny Girlrevival as she recovers.“Unfortunately, I have officially tested positive for COVID. In following production protocol I cannot return to the theater for 10 days,” she wrote. “Thankfully staying home today and catching this early protected so many members of our company from being exposed.““Funny Girlhas been and still is tackling a tremendous wave of COVID with close to a dozen company members currently out,” theGleealum continued. “We are almost on the other side of this and our swings and understudies are doing such an incredible job to keep our show on its feet.““This week has been a dream come true and I cannot wait to get back — You better get ready. See you soon,” Michele added.Lea Michele/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.She previously announced to her 7.5 million Instagram followers that she was “not allowed to perform” for Saturday’s shows due to “an inconclusive test result.“A source close to the production told PEOPLE that there is “an outbreak among the crew and cast, so they’re obviously putting safety first.” The insider added that “dozens of understudies will be performing tonight.“Lea Michele as Fanny Brice inFunny Girl.Bruce Glikas/WireImageWhen Michele debuted as Fanny Brice on Tuesday, following a 13-year absence from the Broadway stage, shereceived four standing ovationsbefore the end of act 1 and another two in the second act.After shewas announced to replaceprevious starBeanie Feldsteinin July, Micheletold PEOPLEthat speculation ofbehind-the-scenes dramaaround the casting decision is not true.RELATED VIDEO: Funny Girl Producers Set the Record Straight on Beanie Feldstein’s Exit as Lea Michele Steps In"I saw the show. I wrote her and told her what an incredible job I thought that she did,” Michele said earlier this month. “I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled. I also think that people really love the excitement of pitting women against each other, which I think is really sad and unfortunate.”
Lea Michele.Photo: Jared Siskin/Getty
Lea Michelehas confirmed she hasCOVID-19.After previouslyshowing “early signs” of the coronavirus, the Golden Globe nominee, 36, announced Saturday on her Instagram Story that she tested positive and will be taking 10 days off from her run asFanny BriceinBroadway’sFunny Girlrevival as she recovers.“Unfortunately, I have officially tested positive for COVID. In following production protocol I cannot return to the theater for 10 days,” she wrote. “Thankfully staying home today and catching this early protected so many members of our company from being exposed.““Funny Girlhas been and still is tackling a tremendous wave of COVID with close to a dozen company members currently out,” theGleealum continued. “We are almost on the other side of this and our swings and understudies are doing such an incredible job to keep our show on its feet.““This week has been a dream come true and I cannot wait to get back — You better get ready. See you soon,” Michele added.Lea Michele/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.She previously announced to her 7.5 million Instagram followers that she was “not allowed to perform” for Saturday’s shows due to “an inconclusive test result.“A source close to the production told PEOPLE that there is “an outbreak among the crew and cast, so they’re obviously putting safety first.” The insider added that “dozens of understudies will be performing tonight.“Lea Michele as Fanny Brice inFunny Girl.Bruce Glikas/WireImageWhen Michele debuted as Fanny Brice on Tuesday, following a 13-year absence from the Broadway stage, shereceived four standing ovationsbefore the end of act 1 and another two in the second act.After shewas announced to replaceprevious starBeanie Feldsteinin July, Micheletold PEOPLEthat speculation ofbehind-the-scenes dramaaround the casting decision is not true.RELATED VIDEO: Funny Girl Producers Set the Record Straight on Beanie Feldstein’s Exit as Lea Michele Steps In"I saw the show. I wrote her and told her what an incredible job I thought that she did,” Michele said earlier this month. “I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled. I also think that people really love the excitement of pitting women against each other, which I think is really sad and unfortunate.”
Lea Michelehas confirmed she hasCOVID-19.
After previouslyshowing “early signs” of the coronavirus, the Golden Globe nominee, 36, announced Saturday on her Instagram Story that she tested positive and will be taking 10 days off from her run asFanny BriceinBroadway’sFunny Girlrevival as she recovers.
“Unfortunately, I have officially tested positive for COVID. In following production protocol I cannot return to the theater for 10 days,” she wrote. “Thankfully staying home today and catching this early protected so many members of our company from being exposed.”
“Funny Girlhas been and still is tackling a tremendous wave of COVID with close to a dozen company members currently out,” theGleealum continued. “We are almost on the other side of this and our swings and understudies are doing such an incredible job to keep our show on its feet.”
“This week has been a dream come true and I cannot wait to get back — You better get ready. See you soon,” Michele added.
Lea Michele/Instagram
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She previously announced to her 7.5 million Instagram followers that she was “not allowed to perform” for Saturday’s shows due to “an inconclusive test result.”
A source close to the production told PEOPLE that there is “an outbreak among the crew and cast, so they’re obviously putting safety first.” The insider added that “dozens of understudies will be performing tonight.”
Lea Michele as Fanny Brice inFunny Girl.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
When Michele debuted as Fanny Brice on Tuesday, following a 13-year absence from the Broadway stage, shereceived four standing ovationsbefore the end of act 1 and another two in the second act.
After shewas announced to replaceprevious starBeanie Feldsteinin July, Micheletold PEOPLEthat speculation ofbehind-the-scenes dramaaround the casting decision is not true.
RELATED VIDEO: Funny Girl Producers Set the Record Straight on Beanie Feldstein’s Exit as Lea Michele Steps In
“I saw the show. I wrote her and told her what an incredible job I thought that she did,” Michele said earlier this month. “I think that everybody just thinks everything is so drama-filled. I also think that people really love the excitement of pitting women against each other, which I think is really sad and unfortunate.”
source: people.com
