Keke Palmer takes her brand to the next level. The actress/singer will star as Cinderella on Broadway beginning September 9. This role is another milestone for Palmer as she will be the first African American to play Cinderella on Broadway.
“It’s honestly one of those things that I can’t believe is really happening,” Palmer said. “I’m very excited. Very excited and nervous as well — a bunch of feelings all at once.”
Palmer says Brandy, who was the first African American to play Cinderella in a 1997 television film, paved the way for her to take on this role. “I feel like the reason I’m able to do this is definitely because Brandy did it on TV,” Palmer said. “In me doing this, it shows everybody that everything is possible.”
Palmer will work eight shows per week.
I’m sooooo excited to be doing broadway for the first time, as Cinderella!! DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!
