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Lloyd Webber Eyes Boyle for Stage Role

Could even be Evita lead, originally played by Susan's idol

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(Newser) – Susan Boyle’s dream might be coming true. The Britain’s Got Talent superstar—who elicited snickers from the audience when she said before her audition that she aspired to be like British stage icon Elaine Paige—has caught the eye of musical theater composer Andrew Lloyd Weber, who is considering giving her a part in one of his shows. Insiders tell the Sun it could be the lead in Evita.

“She is a terrific sport and she’s a great fan of my shows,” said Lloyd Weber, who did not see her original Britain’s Got Talent audition. “If she wanted to be in one, well it could happen. It would have to be the right role. Maybe I know what it could be, but I’m not telling. She’s got a great future.”

Andrew Lloyd Weber saw Susan Boyle's 1995 audition for
Andrew Lloyd Weber saw Susan Boyle's 1995 audition for "My Kind of People," the Sun reports.   (AP Photo/Daily Record)
Susan Boyle, whose performance on the television show
Susan Boyle, whose performance on the television show "Britain's Got Talent" wowed the judges, poses singing with a hairbrush at her home in Blackburn, Scotland, April 16, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber arrives at the Theatregoers' Choice Awards Launch at Cirque on December 5, 2008 in London, England.
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber arrives at the Theatregoers' Choice Awards Launch at Cirque on December 5, 2008 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
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DeniseVB
May 15, 09 10:14 AM CDT
She has a great voice for Broadway! Good luck to her. Reply
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Caps
May 15, 09 10:51 AM CDT
I agree, and I wish her all the luck. She sure deserves it. Reply
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Wanda1947
May 27, 09 1:24 AM CDT
I have always wanted to sing my whole life but never did anything about it. I'm SO glad she kept on going until she has finally made it. When she was 23, she was a pretty girl. Wow. I bet there are a few men who would want to kiss her now! Her voice just gives me chills. I think she'll win hands-down. I wonder if we'll get to see her perform before the Queen? Wouldn't that be great! The sad thing for us about her being in a play is only a handful of people will get to hear her. I can't wait for a CD to come out. She won't have to pay for getting that one out and she'll have to make more copies than just a few for her friends!! I can't wait until Sunday to hear what she sang and if she won -- we know she will! Reply
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