Grammy-winning artists Megan Thee Stallion and John Legend are taking their abilities to New York Metropolis levels, able to showcase their expertise in musical theatre.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut within the musical “Moulin Rouge” for an eight-week run that started on March 24.
“Theater is certainly a brand new alternative that I’m excited to embrace,” stated the performer in a Burlington County Instances article. “Stepping onto the Broadway stage and becoming a member of the ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical!’ workforce is an absolute honor.”
The three-time Grammy recipient, with two Billboard Music Awards, six BET Awards, and plenty of different honors, will tackle the position of Zidler, the host of the present, till Could 17.
Showing on the Al Hirschfield Theatre, the rapper, composer, and actress will make historical past as the primary female-identifying actor to play Zidler, following within the footsteps of different notable performers who’ve tackled the position, together with Boy George, Titus Burgess and Wayne Brady.
As a first-time composer and lyricist for a theater manufacturing, Legend takes on “Imitation of Life,” set to debut this fall.
Based mostly on the 1933 e book by Fannie Hurst and the films made in 1934 and 1959, “Imitation of Life” profiles two single moms — one Black, one white — who’re elevating their daughters. The Black lady’s daughter has a particularly reasonable complexion and manages her life by passing for White.
“It is a traditional title and we determined to do an up to date model,” stated Legend throughout a latest interview on NBC’s “third Hour of At present.”
Legend is a multi-award recipient having earned the standing of EGOT by profitable two Emmys, 13 Grammy Awards, an Oscar for co-writing the music “Glory” for the film “Selma,” and a Tony Award as a co-producer of the play “Jitney.”
“Imitation of Life” is a co-production with Nationwide Black Theatre. The musical will premiere this fall at The Shed, an off-Broadway venue in New York Metropolis.
“It’s my first time writing music and lyrics for a musical,” Legend stated, “and it’s been so enjoyable.”
