Todrick Hallis heading back to Broadway!Just days after starring in and co-executive producing palTaylor Swift‘s Pride-filled music video for “You Need to Calm Down,” Hall, 34, announced he’ll be joining the cast ofWaitressalongside comedian Colleen Ballinger.The duo, who will be starring in the show from Aug. 20 to Sept. 15, announced their casting with a funny video on his YouTube channel. Hall will take on the role of Ogie, who pursues Ballinger’s Dawn.“I’ll have a slice of Colleen and Todrick on the Great White Way pie, please! Let’s do this,” Hall says in the video.Hall has a long list of credits on Broadway, including the starring role inKinky Bootsas well as stints inChicago,The Color PurpleandMemphis.The singer, actor and dancer has also made a name for himself as a choreographer, including Beyoncé’s 2013 music video for “Blow.” He has also collaborated multiple times with Swift, and the two have struck up a close friendship over the years.In fact, when Hall was tapped to play the lead role inKinky Boots, he toldEntertainment Tonightthat he had turned to Swift for reassurance.“Taylor’s been the person I’ve been calling the most when I’m freaking out,” he revealed. “She’s been like, ‘Todrick, you got this.’ She’s like, ‘You’re the most fierce person I know.’ I’ve been strutting in my heels for her on FaceTime.”
Todrick Hallis heading back to Broadway!
Just days after starring in and co-executive producing palTaylor Swift‘s Pride-filled music video for “You Need to Calm Down,” Hall, 34, announced he’ll be joining the cast ofWaitressalongside comedian Colleen Ballinger.
The duo, who will be starring in the show from Aug. 20 to Sept. 15, announced their casting with a funny video on his YouTube channel. Hall will take on the role of Ogie, who pursues Ballinger’s Dawn.
“I’ll have a slice of Colleen and Todrick on the Great White Way pie, please! Let’s do this,” Hall says in the video.
Hall has a long list of credits on Broadway, including the starring role inKinky Bootsas well as stints inChicago,The Color PurpleandMemphis.
The singer, actor and dancer has also made a name for himself as a choreographer, including Beyoncé’s 2013 music video for “Blow.” He has also collaborated multiple times with Swift, and the two have struck up a close friendship over the years.
In fact, when Hall was tapped to play the lead role inKinky Boots, he toldEntertainment Tonightthat he had turned to Swift for reassurance.
“Taylor’s been the person I’ve been calling the most when I’m freaking out,” he revealed. “She’s been like, ‘Todrick, you got this.’ She’s like, ‘You’re the most fierce person I know.’ I’ve been strutting in my heels for her on FaceTime.”
source: people.com
