Clueless The Musical has been in the works since 2012, but now Clueless director Amy Hecklering drops more details about the highly anticipated show.
In 2014, Rolling Stone reported that pop singer Katy Perry was interested in playing the fashionable valley girl Cher.
“Katy Perry has expressed interest and I love her to death,” comments Heckerling. Even though Perry would be perfect for the part, Heckerling is afraid that the singer may not be able to squeeze in time for the show.
There has been no definitive decision made on casting choices, but there has been progress elsewhere.
Heckerling told ET Online that she has completed the script and calls it a jukebox musical.
She is also thrilled about Kristin Hanggi, known for directing Rock of Ages signing up to direct Clueless The Musical.
Dodger Theatricals will be producing the show. In the past, they worked on the Broadway hits like Jersey Boys and Into the Woods.
Casting for the musical has been no easy task. “Well casting – that’s like going to be like the main problem,” complains Heckerling. Still, she remains confident that she will make the right choice.
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