Yet another Idol alum is trying h
er hand at Broadway. And I did not see this one coming! Jordin Sparks tells Just Jared she’ll be playing Nina Rosario in the Broadway musical, “In The Heights”:
via Just Jared:
The 20-year-old singer is the new Nina Rosario (she falls in love with Benny, who works at Nina’s father Kevin’s dispatch). Jordin will play a limited 12-week engagement from August 19 through November 14.
“It’s always been one of my dreams to perform on Broadway, ” Jordin told JustJared.com. “This is a brand new experience for me. I look so forward to spending time in New York City and joining this talented cast and my favorite new musical.”
Note that it’s a limited run, so if you want to go, get your tickets! We’ll find out if Jordin can act…
Cordin Blue, of High School Musical fame is in the current production, but will be leaving July 25, and So You Think You Can Dance contestant, William Wingfield, is also in the cast.
