Last May, I had tickets to see Funny Girl with the previous lead. Due to unfortunate circumstances, I was unable to go and lost my $400 tickets. I couldn’t even resale them for less. No one wanted them. I vowed never to purchase theater tickets in advance again. In July, when Lea Michele was announced as taking over the lead, I knew I had to be in NY in November. I remembered her from Glee and saw great seats were at a bargain price come November (4 months later). Would prices increase if I wait? I decided , it wasn’t much to lose out on $69, orchestra, row G seat tickets if I had to so I bought 2. Last night, I saw Funny Girl. In a world of cancel culture and not believing that people can change, it would have been a shame had Michele not been given this role due to past sins. Is she fundamentally different, I hope so. Should I believe she has grown and matured and seen the error of her ways? I hope so. For now, I take her at her word and I choose to see her performance as who she is now. I have seen many Broadway shows on Broadway and touring companies to the Pantages. This is the first show I’ve seen where someone receives a standing ovation during the middle of the show. Absolutely well deserved. Micheke was everything I’d hoped she’d be as Fanny Brice. Her voice was powerful, flawless. Her comedic timing and acting was perfection. Her performance BEYOND. Thank you producers for taking a chance. I witnessed one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. TheTony Awards needs to revise their rules. I don’t know, maybe, when someone quits, the next lead can be considered for a nomination. The same goes for mama Brice. You all figure out the logistics. If they can create a one time category for puppetry and give it to Kong, who by the way fully deserved it, Lea Michele deserves recognition of a Tony nomination. If you have any reservations about seeing Funny Girl, GO!!!