Lea Michele drops out of Funny Girl performances after positive Covid-19 test

The Glee alum has had to withdraw from her performances in the Broadway stage musical until Tuesday 23 May after testing positive for coronavirus for the second time. The announcement on social media on Tuesday read, "Unfortunately, Lea Michelle has tested positive for Covid. She will be out of the show this week and will return on Tuesday, May 23rd.". Julie Benko will take over the lead role of Fanny Brice until Lea returns, while Ephie Aardema will play the role on Friday 19 May.