It has become increasingly rare for musicians to limit themselves creatively by sticking to their main professions, as so many stars have opted to branch out to other fields like acting, designing, and more. Take Cody Simpson , for example – made his Broadway debut tonight on November 29 as Dimitry in the Broadway show “Anastasia.” So in honor of Cody’s forthcoming run in the Broadway play, we compiled a list of 15 artists who have also made their ways to the Broadway stage. From Brendon Urie ’s turn in “Kinky Boots” to Ariana Grande ’s stint in “13” and beyond, read to see which of your faves have also nabbed roles in plays and musicals!
1. Cody Simpson - Anastasia
Cody plays Dmitry in “Anastasia.”
2. Joey McIntyre - The Waitress
The New Kids on the Block singer started his role as Dr. Pomatter in "The Waitress" on February 4, 2019.
3. Conor Maynard - Kinky Boots
Conor played Charlie Price in Kinky Boots.
4. Darren Criss - Hedwig and the Angry Inch; How to Succeed In Business WIthout Really Trying
Darren played the roles of Hedwig in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and J. Pierrepont Finch in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”
5. Nick Jonas - How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
Nick played J. Pierrepont Finch in “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying,” Little Jake in “Annie Get Your Gun,” Chip in “Beauty and the Beast” and Les Misérables as Gavroche.
6. Brendon Urie - Kinky Boots
Brendon played the role of Charlie Price in “Kinky Boots.”
7. Ariana Grande - 13
Ariana played the role of Charlotte in “13.”
8. Jennifer Hudson - The Color Purple
Jennifer played Shug Avery in “The Color Purple.”
9. Bruce Springsteen - Springsteen on Broadway
Bruce Springsteen performed his one man show Springsteen on Broadway in 2017.
10. Sara Bareilles - Waitress
Sara played Jenna in “Waitress.”
11. Usher - Chicago
Usher played Billy Flynn in “Chicago.”
12. Diddy - Raisin In The Sun
P. Diddy played Walter Lee Younger in “A Raisin In The Sun.”
13. Billie Joe Armstrong - American Idiot
Billie Joe Armstrong played St. Jimmy in “American Idiot.”
14. Josh Groban - Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Josh Groban played Pierre in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
15. Carly Rae Jepsen - Cinderella
Carly Rae played the titular role in “Cinderella.”
16. Jordin Sparks - In The Heights
Jordin Sparks played Nina in “In The Heights.”
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