Cher Musical Is Headed to Broadway

(Radio.com) A Cher musical is headed to Broadway next year. The legendary singer has taken a hands on approach as she has been part of the show's development, including reading scripts and attending workshops, the New York Times reports.

The Cher Show will launch in Chicago on June 12 at the Oriental Theater and is set to run for five weeks. The musical will use Cher's songs to tell her story as three actresses play the role of the iconic musician throughout various periods of her life.

Following the musical's launch in Chicago, The Cher Show will make its way to New York and will be available for viewing at the Neil Simon Theater on Broadway. The Broadway premiere is expected to launch next fall. Read more here.

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