Vanessa Hudgens to Star in Broadway Revival of Gigi

Spring Breakers actress played the role before in New York City readings and is excited to get back to theater

By Kaitlyn Durocher Sep 10, 2014 11:10 PMTags
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Vanessa Hudgens is back to singing! The High School Musical actress is set to star in the title role of a new adaptation of the famous Broadway production Gigi.

The musical, directed by Eric Shaeffer, is a romantic comedy that was first adapted for Broadway in 1951 with Audrey Hepburn playing the same role Hudgens will be starring in. The film version of the musical has won nine Academy Awards among numerous other recognitions.

The actress has played the role of Gigi before in New York City readings and is excited to get back to theater.

"I started performing in musicals from a young age, and it has always been my dream to be on Broadway," Hudgens said in a press release. "I cannot wait to get back on stage, singing and dancing these songs and living in Gigi's glamorous world."

Broadway isn't the only thing Hudgens is rocking nowadays! The Spring Breakers star is also currently the face of Bongo, her second time working with the company. On top of that, the young beauty is staying in the limelight in movies too, with her latest film Kitchen Sink coming out next year.

Other celebrities who who've treaded the boards on the Great White Way include Orlando Bloom, Katie Holmes, Usher and Jennifer Garner.

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