Wendy Williams Heads To Broadway + 8 Other Celebs Who Stole The Stage
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How is Wendy Williams doin’? She’s heading to Broadway!
According to recent reports, the talk show host recently landed a role in the hit stage play Chicago.
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She’s been casted to play Matron “Mama” Morton in the musical, which means she won’t only be making her first appearance on Broadway but her singing debut as well. Her big solo number is “When You’re Good To Mama” — you may remember Queen Latifah’s version of the song when she played the same role in the 2002 film adaptation of Chicago.
If you are looking forward to seeing the “Wendy Williams Show'” host shine onstage, you’ll have to catch her fast. She’s only agreed to a seven-week run beginning on June 25th.
Let’s take a look back at 10 other celebs who rocked the Broadway stage.
1. Fantasia The Color Purple (2007)
2. Deborah Cox Jekyll & Hyde (2013)
3. Chris Rock The Mother****** with the Hat (2011)
4. Terrence Howard Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2008)
5. Michelle Williams Fela! (2013)
6. Sean P. Diddy Combs A Raisin in the Sun (2004)
7. Denzel Washington Fences (2010)
8. Usher Chicago (2006)
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