KeKe Palmer To Make History As The 1st Black Cinderella On Broadway

The Associated Press is reporting that actress and BET talk show host, KeKe Palmer will play the title role in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at the Broadway Theatre.  Her run begins Sept. 9 and she will become the first African-American to play the role on Broadway.

The title role was previously graced by Tony-nominated Laura Osnes, Canadian pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and is being currently played by Paige Faure.

“It’s honestly one of those things that I can’t believe is really happening,” Palmer told AP.  “I’m very excited. Very excited and nervous as well — a bunch of feelings all at once.”