Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Mia Criss.Photo: Lea Michele/Instagram
Lea MicheleandDarren Crisshad a miniGleereunion on Wednesday, in a place familiar to them both: a Broadway theater!
Seven years after starring together on the hit Fox series, the actors were together again, Criss, 35, making a visit to see Michele, 36, in her acclaimed performance ofFunny Girl.
Criss' wife,Mia,came along for the trip. The pair — he dressed in a maroon coat, which he paired with a navy blue dotted shirt and black jeans, and she in an all-black ensemble with a checkered bag — even posed with Michele for a sweet picture.
Michele, who wore a black bralette top with a dark-colored cropped coat and matching pants,shared the snap of the moment to her Instagram.
“The amount of times this guy has seen me sing ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’ 😂,” Michele captioned the post. “I love you @darrencriss and @miavoncriss ❤️.”
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Both Michele and Criss have a history on Broadway. She made her debut on the Great White Way in 1995 at the age of 8, as a replacement in the role of Young Cosette inLes Misérables. Roles inRagtimeandFiddler on the Roofbefore her breakout part in the original cast of the Tony-winning musicalSpringAwakening.
The 2011 revival ofHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryinggave Criss his Broadway debut when he replaced Daniel Radcliffe in the lead role. He later starred inHedwig and the Angry InchandAmerican Buffalo.
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Lea Michele as Fanny Brice inFunny Girl.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Michele made hertriumphant return to Broadway last monthafter a 13-year absence, stepping into the role of Fanny Brice in the musical revival ofFunny Girl, which is currently playing at New York City’s August Wilson Theatre.
Cheering Michele on during opening night was an electric crowd of friends and fans alike, including her fellowSpring Awakeningcostars John Gallagher Jr. and Gideon Glick, as well asDrew Barrymore,Zachary Quinto,Lee Pace, Fierstein, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Also in attendance was Michele’s otherSpring AwakeningandGleecostar, who doubles as her best friend —Jonathan Groff. Prolific producerRyan Murphy, who worked with Michele onGleeandScream Queens, was similarly in the show’s crowd.
Michele and Tovah Feldshuh, who was also debuting in the production at the time as Fanny’s mother, were showered with praise during the musical’s opening night curtain call, each getting a bouquet of roses from their company members.
Taking one another’s hands, the two actresses shared a group bow before Michele stepped center stage on her own. She made eye contact with a sobbing Groff, 37, in the audience, pointing at him and sending a smile his way before scurrying off backstage.
Tickets forFunny Girlare now on sale.
source: people.com
