Lea Michele has tested positive for COVID\u002D19.
The 36-year-old actress has confirmed via social media that she’s set to miss several performances of Funny Girl, her new show on Broadway, after contracting the virus.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
The actress only recently started performing in the Broadway show, but she confirmed via Instagram that she was taking a step back from the production after experiencing “symptoms of COVID.” She wrote on the photo-sharing platform: “I’m devastated to say that due to early signs and symptoms of COVID and an inconclusive test result – due to the production’s safety protocols I’m not allowed to perform for today’s shows. ”
Meanwhile, a source close to production said at the time: “ an outbreak among the crew and cast, so they’re obviously putting safety first.”