Lea Michele took center stage at the 2023 Tony Awards.

The actress and singer, 36, performed her Funny Girl character Fanny Brice's iconic song "Don't Rain on My Parade"

at Sunday's annual Broadway-honoring awards show in New York City.

whom she began working with on the musical revival last September,

taking over the lead role from Beanie Feldstein

as she belted out the number first made famous by Barbra Streisand.

Following her performance, Michele smiled and held her arms out to the cheering audience

before making her way backstage and receiving a big hug from the Tonys' host Ariana DeBose.

Michele plays Fanny Brice in the musical comedy about a girl who dreamed of life on the stage but was told she'd never make it

Along with the iconic "Don't Rain on My Parade," the musical features other popular songs, including "I'm the Greatest Star" and "People."