Lea Michele
Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA
Latest News on Lea Michele:
Jonathan Groff Recalls Turning Down GLEE to Ryan Murphy (Jun 5, 2024)
Interview: Katerina McCrimmon Talks About Playing Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour (May 26, 2024)
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts (May 22, 2024)
Jonathan Groff Recalls Turning Down GLEE to Ryan Murphy (Jun 5, 2024)
Interview: Katerina McCrimmon Talks About Playing Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour (May 26, 2024)
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts (May 22, 2024)
Lea Michele BIO
Now starring on Broadway in Funny Girl, Lea Michele is an award-winning actress, singer and NY Times Best Selling author. She is best known for her role as “Rachel Berry” on Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning series, “Glee.” In 2010, Michele was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress – Comedy. In 2012 and 2013, Michele won the TEEN CHOICE Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy. In 2013, she also won a People’s Choice Award for Best TV Comedic Actress.
At just eight years old, Lea Michele made her Broadway debut as “Young Cosette” in Les Misérables. Since then, Michele has shared the stage with Broadway greats Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime, as well as Alfred Molina in the 20th anniversary production of Fiddler on the Roof. She also received raved reviews for her stage performance in the role of “Wendla” for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening, which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. She recently reprised her role of “Wendla” in Spring Awakening for the 15th anniversary of the production with the original cast. During a spectacular one night only reunion concert the group came back together to benefit The Actors Fund. You can catch this performance in the new HBO docuseries; “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known,” available on HBO Max.
While appearing on television and stage, Michele’s love for music has been a focus point in her career. Michele has had the honoring of singing for The President and performing at the Superbowl. She has released 4 albums, “FOREVER”, “Christmas in the City”, “Places” and “Louder” and has also traveled around the world on multiple concert tours including a joint tour with fellow “Glee” alum Darren Criss.
Michele is also a best-selling author releasing “Brunette Ambition,” which was a NY Times Best Seller as well as her follow up book, “You First”.
Lea Michele Photos
(L-R Back Row) Duncan Sheik, Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Jonathan B. Wright, Lea Michele, Krysta Rodriguez, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole, Producer Dave Sirulnick,Director Michael John Warren, Lauren Pritchard and Steven Sater (L-R Front Row) Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, Jonathan Groff, Remy Zaken and John Gallagher Jr.
Date:
04/26/2022
From: Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for NYC Premiere of HBO's THOSE YOU'VE KNOWN Documentary
L-R Back Row) Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Jonathan B. Wright, Lea Michele, Krysta Rodriguez, Remy Zaken, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole and Lauren Pritchard, (L-R Front Row) Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, Jonathan Groff and John Gallagher Jr
Date:
04/26/2022
From: Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for NYC Premiere of HBO's THOSE YOU'VE KNOWN Documentary
L-R Back Row) Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano, Gideon Glick, Robert Hager, Jonathan B. Wright, Lea Michele, Krysta Rodriguez, Remy Zaken, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole and Lauren Pritchard, (L-R Front Row) Gerard Canonico, Brian Charles Johnson, Jonathan Groff and John Gallagher Jr
Date:
04/26/2022
From: Photos: SPRING AWAKENING Cast Reunites for NYC Premiere of HBO's THOSE YOU'VE KNOWN Documentary
GLEE: Rachel (Lea Michele) competes at Nationals in the second hour of a special two-hour "Props/Nationals" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, May 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. �'‚©2012 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
Date:
05/12/2012
From: Photo Flash: Perez Hilton et al. in New Stills from GLEE's 'PROPS' and 'NATIONALS' Episodes!
GLEE: Rachel (Lea Michele, L) and Blaine (Darren Criss, R) rehearse for their performance in West Side Story in "The First Time" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Mike Yarishr
Date:
11/07/2011
From: Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE- WEST SIDE STORY, Billy Joel, and More!
Harry Shum Jr., Amber Riley, Damian McGinty, Darren Criss, Mark Salling, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Vanessa Lengies, Idina Menzel and Matthew Morrison
Date:
10/26/2011
From: Photo Flash: GLEE Celebrates 300 Musical Performances!
GLEE: Lauren (Ashley Fink, L), Kurt (Chris Colfer, second from L) and Mike (Harry Shum, R) perform for Rachel (Leah Michele, third from L) in the super-sized 90 minute "Born This Way" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/P
Date:
04/25/2011
From: Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE - Lady Gaga, WEST SIDE STORY and More!
GLEE: Finn (Cory Monteith, L) and Will (Matthew Morrison, R) tend to Rachel (Lea Michele, C) in the super-sized 90 minute "Born This Way" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, April 26 (8:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. CR: A
Date:
04/25/2011
From: Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE - Lady Gaga, WEST SIDE STORY and More!
GLEE: Rachel (Lea Michele, C) makes a suggestion to the glee club in the "Comeback" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured bottom row L-R: Naya Rivera, Chord Overstreet, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley and Kevin McHale.
Date:
02/02/2011
From: Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Comeback' Episode on February 15
Pictured bottom row L-R: Kevin McHale, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele and Jane Lynch. Middle row L-R: Jessalyn Gilsig, Jayma Mays, Matthew Morrison and Cory Monteith. Top row L-R: Chris Colfer and Amber Riley.
Date:
03/23/2010
From: Photo Flash: New GLEE Photos Released with Menzel, Groff & More!
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Lea Michele STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Young Cosette (Alternate) [Replacement]
Young Eponine (Alternate) [Replacement]
Gavroche (Understudy) [Replacement]
Lea Michele Movies
Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
[ 2013 ] Dorothy
[ 2013 ] Dorothy
Lea Michele TV Shows
Glee
Rachel Berry, Tina Cohen-Chang
Rachel Berry, Tina Cohen-Chang
Scream Queens
Hester Ulrich
Hester Ulrich
The Mayor
Valentina Barella
Valentina Barella
Lea Michele Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)
Lea Michele, Spring Awakening
Lea Michele Videos
Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024
Video: Watch Lea Michele & Darren Criss Bring Back a GLEE Cover in CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2023
Exclusive: Watch the GIRLS5EVA Cast Rock Out to 'Freedom! '90' on CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2023
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Finishing the Cat with Leslie Blake Walker
by Jayke Workman - Apr 30, 2023
Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
Video: Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Further Teases Possible Return to PHANTOM in New Video Announcement
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks Returning to Broadway in FUNNY GIRL on THE DAILY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Talk FUNNY GIRL and Play Charades on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 14, 2023
VIDEO: Tovah Feldshuh Reveals Why Seeing FUNNY GIRL Is Like a 'Stadium Experience' on GMA
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2023
VIDEO: Lea Michele & Darren Criss Go Christmas Caroling on CARPOOL KARAOKE
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Confirms She Almost Starred In FUNNY GIRL on Broadway
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2022
FUNNY GIRL Cast Recording Will Be Released Tomorrow; Watch Lea Michele Sing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Lea Michele Perform 'Don't Rain On My Parade' From FUNNY GIRL on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2022
VIDEO: Lea Michele Performs 'People' from FUNNY GIRL on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2022
VIDEO: Lea Michele Discusses Relating to FUNNY GIRL on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022
VIDEO: Julie Benko Discusses Her 'Big Break' in FUNNY GIRL on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2022
Lea Michele News
Jonathan Groff Recalls Turning Down GLEE to Ryan Murphy
In a new interview, Tony-Award-nominated actor Jonathan Groff discussed a few of his projects, including his current role as Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Groff also revealed some details about the massively popular musical series Glee.
In a new interview, Tony-Award-nominated actor Jonathan Groff discussed a few of his projects, including his current role as Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along. Groff also revealed some details about the massively popular musical series Glee.
Interview: Katerina McCrimmon Talks About Playing Fanny Brice in FUNNY GIRL National Tour
Katerina McCrimmon talks to BroadwayWorld about the rigorous demands of playing Fanny, what it’s like to work with the iconic Melissa Manchester, and how her high school boyfriend’s mom predicted she would land the role someday.
Katerina McCrimmon talks to BroadwayWorld about the rigorous demands of playing Fanny, what it’s like to work with the iconic Melissa Manchester, and how her high school boyfriend’s mom predicted she would land the role someday.
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Photos: Jonathan Groff and Friends Celebrate New Sardi's Caricature
2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!
2024 Tony nominee Jonathan Groff was honored with his very own caricature at Sardi’s. with remarks from friend, Sutton Foster. Check out photos from the big day!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 20, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend.
Jane Lynch Says She 'Should Have Stayed' in FUNNY GIRL With Lea Michele
People reports that at a recent event Jane Lynch (who's Broadway credits include Funny Girl and the most recent revival of Annie) shared she regrets not staying in Funny Girl following Beanie Feldstein's departure.
People reports that at a recent event Jane Lynch (who's Broadway credits include Funny Girl and the most recent revival of Annie) shared she regrets not staying in Funny Girl following Beanie Feldstein's departure.
Lea Michele Reveals Her Second Baby is a Girl
In a touching Mother's Day post on Instagram, Lea Michele has revealed the gender of her second child.
In a touching Mother's Day post on Instagram, Lea Michele has revealed the gender of her second child.
Social: WICKED Stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lea Michele And More Hit the 2024 Met Gala!
It's the first Monday in May and the stars are stepping out once more for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hit the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with all your faves in our social roundup!
It's the first Monday in May and the stars are stepping out once more for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hit the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with all your faves in our social roundup!
Pianist & Composer Natalie Tenenbaum Releases New Album 'Standard Repertoire, Vol. 1'
Natalie Tenenbaum is a composer, pianist, and music producer recognized equally on the stages of Carnegie Hall, SXSW and Broadway for breaking the boundaries between classical composition, popular storytelling, and improvisational jazz to create acoustic and electro-acoustic concert music for a wide scope of artists.
Natalie Tenenbaum is a composer, pianist, and music producer recognized equally on the stages of Carnegie Hall, SXSW and Broadway for breaking the boundaries between classical composition, popular storytelling, and improvisational jazz to create acoustic and electro-acoustic concert music for a wide scope of artists.
Carnegie Hall Citywide Reveals 24�"25 Season Featuring Free Performances in NYC
Carnegie Hall has revealed the summer concert schedule for Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings a diverse lineup of live performances to neighborhoods throughout New York City. See the performers!
Carnegie Hall has revealed the summer concert schedule for Carnegie Hall Citywide, the Hall’s free concert series that brings a diverse lineup of live performances to neighborhoods throughout New York City. See the performers!
Jacquie Roar Releases New Single 'Learn About Love'
Hear the new single 'Learn About Love' by Jacquie Roar, a dynamic finalist from THE VOICE Season 24.
Hear the new single 'Learn About Love' by Jacquie Roar, a dynamic finalist from THE VOICE Season 24.
Jack Wolfe and Richard Southgate Join SPRING AWAKENING Concert
Final casting has been announced and additional tickets have been released for the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.
Final casting has been announced and additional tickets have been released for the 15th Anniversary reunion concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING, based on the play by Frank Wedekind.
Video: Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and More Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
Watch Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and more perform at the Joe Biden Fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 28th!
Watch Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Lizzo, and more perform at the Joe Biden Fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 28th!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 28, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lea Michele Delightfully Reveals Pregnancy with Second Child
Broadway and television star #LeaMichele and her husband Zandy Reich announced via Instagram today that they are expecting baby number 2. Congratulations to the growing family!
Broadway and television star #LeaMichele and her husband Zandy Reich announced via Instagram today that they are expecting baby number 2. Congratulations to the growing family!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lea Michele, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo & More to Perform at Joe Biden Fundraiser
A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.
A fundraising event is set to be held this Thursday, March 28 at Radio City Music Hall, for President Joe Biden's campaign. It was previously announced that Biden will be joined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and now the lineup of performers has been revealed.
Michael Feinstein In To Star In RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL at the Mark Taper Forum
Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.
Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Skylight Music Theatre
At its best, Spring Awakening smartly and gut-punchingly calls out religious and bourgeois hypocrisy and shows the (very literal) grave dangers of society’s obsession with innocence and sexual purity on the very youth that this obsession claims to protect. Here, on Skylight Music Theatre’s stage, its inclusivity transcends it to new heights.
At its best, Spring Awakening smartly and gut-punchingly calls out religious and bourgeois hypocrisy and shows the (very literal) grave dangers of society’s obsession with innocence and sexual purity on the very youth that this obsession claims to protect. Here, on Skylight Music Theatre’s stage, its inclusivity transcends it to new heights.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Cleveland's Connor Palace
Fania Borch was one of early 20th century vaudeville’s greatest stars. Fania?? Oh, Fanny Brice, as she was known on the Ziegfeld Follies circuit, and is the nominal subject of FUNNY GIRL, now on stage at the Connor Palace as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
Fania Borch was one of early 20th century vaudeville’s greatest stars. Fania?? Oh, Fanny Brice, as she was known on the Ziegfeld Follies circuit, and is the nominal subject of FUNNY GIRL, now on stage at the Connor Palace as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
Lea Michele FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lea Michele been in?
Lea Michele has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Lea Michele been in?
Lea Michele has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lea Michele been nominated for?
Lea Michele has been nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in Spring Awakening.
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