A New York Post report in January said the show will chronicle her life, from her childhood in LA to her rise to global fame, and three actors will play her at various times – roles named in a previous casting call as Babe, Lady and Star.

It will of course feature the late Sonny Bono, former husband and duo partner, plus her various reinventions and film roles.

Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton) and Flody Suarez (Rise) are producing, while Jason Moore (Avenue Q and Pitch Perfect) directs.

Worth a New York jaunt for sure, and we can only hope it makes its way across the pond.

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