Carly Rae Jepsen To Put On The Glass Slipper In Broadway Production Of "Cinderella"

From internet phenomenon to Broadway diva – Carly Rae Jepsen is making the coveted transition in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella starting Feb. 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Call Me Maybe singer is set to make her Broadway debut, replacing the former lead Laura Osnes, who received a Tony nomination for the starring role.

With Cinderella, Jepsen is taking on a significant responsibility, since the show has been a hit during Osnes’ tenure. The musical, which Douglas Carter Beane adapted from the original Rodgers & Hammerstein TV production starring Julie Andrews, began performances in January at the Broadway Theatre and has grossed $44.3 million as of Dec. 22. It also earned nine Tony nods this year.

Jepsen is very excited to put on the glass slippers.

Have we learned nothing from Ella about charity, generosity, and kindness? @CinderellaBway

— Laura Osnes (@LauraOsnes) December 30, 2013

February 4 will see another notable addition to the Cinderella cast with Fran Drescher having signed on to play Cinderella's stepmother, Madame (replacing Harriet Harris). The combined star power of Drescher and Jepsen is intended to boost profits through the slow winter season and sustain the musical in spring, when it will face new competition.

Fran Drescher will join Jepsen as Cinderella's evil stepmother.