Stepping into the ‘Funny Girl’ spotlight, Lea Michele tries to save the show — and herself
Taking the spotlight after Beanie Feldstein's tumultuous departure, the controversial star has to rehabilitate herself while propping up a flailing production
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Culture The Jewish musicals that Oscar Hammerstein never got to do
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Opinion Jewish, Asian and taking over Broadway: meet the next great musical star-in-the-making
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Culture The Tony 2022 nominees rain on Beanie Feldstein’s parade – but give us a parade of many Jewish faces
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