Life is happily imitating art. Lee Michelwho will perform with the Broadway revival at the Tony Awards. The blonde girl on Sunday, June 11.

“Somewhere Rachel Berry is smiling. ❤️ @thetonyawards tonight!” The 36-year-old actress captioned a rehearsal photo from the stage at the United Palace in New York City on Sunday. Instagram.

After many tributes to the Barbra Streisand film throughout the show, Happiness The series finale featured Michelle’s character, Rachel Berry, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The blonde girl Reinstatement However, a New Yorker does not have to give an acceptance speech.

Michelle – who shares son Ivor, 2, with husband The Zendi Reich – is not eligible for a Tony this year after joining the musical in September 2022. The blonde girl debuted last April with Benny Feldstein in the main role. Feldstein, 29, was considered the actress who originated the role in this particular production, making her the only Fanny actress.

Feldstein was not nominated at last year’s ceremony amid overwhelmingly negative reviews. Michael, meanwhile, has been receiving positive reviews since its debut at the August Wilson Theatre.

Despite the production’s ineligibility for this year’s trophies, Michelle and the cast off The blonde girl Will make an appearance to perform – and a different one Happiness alum took the stage to accept the Tony Awards.

Alex Neville Sunday night won the award for best performance by a featured actor in a musical, becoming the first gender non-conforming actor to win a Tony. The actor played Wade/Yunique Adams on Glee after appearing on the reality show. The Happiness Project. She won her award for her portrayal of Lulu in the new musical comedy. Shocked..

“This is what I’ve wanted my whole life, and I thank each and every one of you in this room right now,” Neville said. “And mom, I love you. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for teaching me what strength is. My entire build, cast and shaken. To the staff. You are my rock. I love you all. Thank you for watching me, Broadway.

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The new Tony Award winner concluded with a message of hope: “I don’t have to be a queer, non-binary, fat, black, little kid from Massachusetts. And to anyone who thinks they can’t, I give you I’ll look you dead in the face and tell you that you can do anything you set your mind to.