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Lea Michele & Glee Dad Reunite on Tony Stage
8 Jun
Summary
- Lea Michele reunited with her Glee father figure Brian Stokes Mitchell.
- The pair first worked together on Broadway in 1998's Ragtime.
- Michele is currently starring in Broadway's revival of the musical Chess.
Lea Michele recently shared a special moment with Brian Stokes Mitchell, her on-screen father from the hit show "Glee," at the 79th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7th. The pair, who previously starred together in the original Broadway production of "Ragtime" in 1998, posed happily for photos backstage.
Their shared history on stage dates back to 1998 when a young Michele played a small role in "Ragtime" alongside Mitchell. Decades later, Michele is currently starring as Florence Vassy in the Broadway revival of "Chess," while Mitchell remains a celebrated figure in musical theater.
The reunion also highlighted their past collaboration at MCC's 2026 Miscast gala, where both performed renditions of "The Impossible Dream." Michele's presence at the Tony Awards, though not nominated, included a performance in the ceremony's opening number.
