Fans applaud Lea Michele as she begins "Funny Girl" with standing ovations and raves reviews.

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This week, Lea Michele returned to the stage in "Funny Girl" and revived a Broadway legend.

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The "Glee" actor and singer received at least four standing ovations for her first performance as Fanny Brice on Tuesday.

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Though accounts of the precise number vary.

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At the curtain call, she and co-star Tovah Feldshuh were feted once more by the celebrity-studded audience.

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Which reportedly included Drew Barrymore, Jonathan Groff, Zachary Quinto, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. 

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Both women graciously accepted white rose bouquets.

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Feldshuh, a four-time Tony nominee, joined the production on Tuesday as Mrs. Brice.

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Many journalists reacted positively to the August Wilson Theatre presentation on Tuesday.

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It's strange to say, especially given the perception that Michele's choice for the role of Fanny is so obvious. 

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She is somehow even better than one would expect, according to Kevin Fallon of the Daily Beast.

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