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Carly Rae Jepsen cast as Cinderella

The pop star will make her Broadway debut playing the title role in the revival of "Cinderella."

By Gabrielle Levy
Carly Rae Jepsen. UPI/Dennis Van Tine
Carly Rae Jepsen. UPI/Dennis Van Tine | License Photo

Carly Rae Jepsen will be telling Prince Charming to "call her maybe."

The pop star will make her Broadway debut February 4, taking over the title role in Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. She'll replace Tony-nominee Laura Osnes, who originated the part in the well-received revival.

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Jepsen, 28, has committed to a 12-week run, along with fellow Broadway newbie Fran Drescher, who will play Ella's stepmother Madame for 10 weeks.

Broadway has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and I look forward to working with this incredibly talented cast to tell this classic tale,” Jepsen said in a press statement. “These last few years have been a real fairy tale come to life for me, so I feel especially blessed to play this part and be reminded that you must never stop dreaming!”

Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is a retelling of the classic 1957 musical, featuring many of the familiar songs, four other tunes from the Rogers and Hammerstein catalogue, and a brand new book by Douglas Carter Beane. It premiered on Broadway in March 2013 and is expected to launch a national tour next year.

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