The Cher Show, the new Broadway musical that charts the life and career of award-winning entertainer and pop-culture icon Cher, officially opens on Broadway December 3 at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Tony Award-winning book writer wrote the book for the musical that incorporates 35 of Cher's songs, from her career-launching 1965 duet with Sonny Bono, "I Got You Babe," to her 2013 dance album Closer to The Truth. Jason Moore (Avenue Q, Pitch Perfect) directs, with choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, South Pacific)
A trio of actors portray Cher at definitive moments in her evolution as an artist. Tony Award nominee (Falsettos, Wicked) as a "modern day" Chjer guides audiences through her journey, joined by (Wicked, Finding Neverland) and Micaela Diamond (NBC鈥檚 recent live ) who bring to life the early decades of her career鈥攚hich has spanned six decades of show business.
The costumes for the show are by nine-time Emmy Award-winning designer Bob Mackie, who has collaborated with Cher over the years on myriad iconic looks, dating back to her 1967 appearance on The Show.
Mr. Mackie's fashions have been recreated in exact detail from the original pieces worn by Cher in music videos, television specials, concerts, and award shows. An entire number in the show is dedicated to Mackie's dazzling collection.
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The musical's cast also includes Tony Award nominee (Beautiful, Jersey Boys) as Sonny Bono, Tony Award nominee (Kiss Me, Kate; A Chorus Line) as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno (Wicked) as Rob Camilletti, (West Side Story, Side Show) as Gregg Allman, Tony Award nominee (Prince of Broadway, Side Show) as Georgia Holt, and Dee Roscioli (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) as the Standby for Star and Lady.
The cast is completed by Marija Abney, Carleigh Bettiol, Taurean Everett, Michael Fatica, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Michael Graceffa, Blaine Alden Krauss, Sam Lips, Tiana Okoye, Amy Quanbeck, Angel Reda, Jennifer Rias, Michael Tacconi, Tory Trowbridge, Christopher Vo, Alena Watters, Charlie Williams, and Ryan Worsing.
