From reality TV star to Broadway star, NeNe Leakes joins the cast of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star first debuted her acting chops on FOX’s Glee as swimming coach Roz Washington, and then on “The New Normal.
Leakes, who is currently in rehearsals, confirmed the news on Wednesday on Twitter. She will play the role of wicked stepmother, Madame, taking over from Sherri Shepherd.
According to The Wrap, Shepherd will perform the role from Sept. 9 through Nov. 22, before Leakes takes stage on November 25 for a limited run.
After a two-year run, the broadway will have it’s final production on January 3, 2015.
Congratulations to NeNe!
