America Ferrera Cast As Roxie Hart In West End’s “Chicago”
“The name on everybody’s lips is gonna be: America!” Former Ugly Betty star America Ferrera will play Roxy Hart in the upcoming London production of the Tony Award-winning musical Chicago.
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Justin Bieber Up For “Les Miserables” Canada?
The name Cameron Mackintosh may not immediately ring bells off the theater circuit, but the seasoned producer could soon become the darling of Beliebers near and far after announcing his desire to cast crooner Justin Bieber in the Toronto production of Les Miserables.
“The X Factor” — The Musical?
We’ve still got a full week to wait before The X Factor makes its Stateside debut, slashing onto FOX’s primetime scene with L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Nicole Scherzinger all clamoring to train pop’s next big thang. Just when we thought the buzz surrounding the show couldn’t get any bigger, comes the news that series executive producer and all-around meanie Simon is reportedly set to bring the talent hit to the musical stage!
Michael C. Hall On Broadway?
Is Dexter heading to Broadway? Emmy winner Michael C. Hall — whose contract with the Showtime series is up for renewal next month — is in negotiations to star in the Big Fish musical.
