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Update, Friday, August 19 at 9:30 pm:And here she is.

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In the 30-second first look video, Michele sings Im the Greatest Star over black-and-white clips from rehearsal.

Michele is scheduled to officially replace Beanie Feldstein and begin performing at the August Wilson Theatre on September 6.

Shell just miss her formerGleeco-star Jane Lynch, who exits the production on September 4.

Of course, Lynch could still choose to show up to a show.

Maybethats how Sue Cs it… from the audience.

The role of a lifetime.

Lea Michele joins the cast of FUNNY GIRL as Fanny Brice beginning September 6.

See you at the August Wilson!pic.twitter.com/nQatXGOzee

Original story published July 11 follows.

MaybeThe Secretdoes work after all.

We hope she can live up to therave she received onGlee.