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Get Ready for Mariah: the Musical

Pop diva's life to be Broadway musical

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2008 3:37 PM CST

(Newser) – Mariah Carey: The Musical may be hitting Broadway in 2009. The singer is in talks to bring her life story to the stage, confirmed a spokesman. The pop diva has certainly led a dramatic life, reports the Mirror, from her marriage to Tommy Mottola to her 2001 breakdown. The biggest question: Will she star as herself? If not, reported possibilities include Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria, and Mariah’s fave—Leona Lewis.

Mariah Carey's rise to fame could provide an exciting ride for theatre-goers, the Mirror reports.
Mariah Carey's rise to fame could provide an exciting ride for theatre-goers, the Mirror reports.   (Getty Images)
Mariah Carey has had a long and varied career, and her next move will be a Broadway musical of her life story, the Mirror reports.
Mariah Carey has had a long and varied career, and her next move will be a Broadway musical of her life story, the Mirror reports.   (Getty Images)
Vanessa Hudgens is one possibility to play Mariah Carey onstage, the Mirror reports. Perhaps a younger version of the pop diva?
Vanessa Hudgens is one possibility to play Mariah Carey onstage, the Mirror reports. Perhaps a younger version of the pop diva?   (Getty Images)
Can she pull it off? Eva Longoria Parker is another actress who may portray Mariah, the Mirror reports.
Can she pull it off? Eva Longoria Parker is another actress who may portray Mariah, the Mirror reports.   (Getty Images)
Leona Lewis is Mariah's top choice to play her. Not only is she exotic, she's the only one who they reckon would be able to tackle Mariah's eight-octave vocal range, a source says.
Leona Lewis is Mariah's top choice to play her. "Not only is she exotic, she's the only one who they reckon would be able to tackle Mariah's eight-octave vocal range," a source says.   (Getty Images)
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Broadway • Eva Longoria • celebrity • Vanessa Hudgens • musical • Mariah Carey • Leona Lewis

 
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