“Funny Girl” producers insist the Beanie Feldstein breakup was amicable
on Broadway was nothing more than a freckle on life’s complexion, according to the show’s producers. In a joint statement given toon Wednesday, a representative for star Beanie Feldstein and the musical’s producers said that the decision to part ways was entirely civilized. “The producers ofwere not blindsided by Beanie's social post,” they said.
A month after that decision, Beanie decided it was best for her to leave on July 31st. The producers were aware of and in support of her decision. The producers and Beanie worked on this together professionally, respectfully and graciously.” The Daily Beastthat producers had been “‘shocked in the moment,’ but not surprised” by the post. “There has been an ongoing conversation with Beanie and the team, and it hasn’t been fruitful and it hasn’t been kind,” a senior member of the production said.
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