Odds & Ends: Is Emmy Rossum Broadway's Pretty Woman, Sunny Afternoon's Cast Switcheroo & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

Is Emmy Rossum Eyeing Broadway?
The Internet has decided (supposedly) that Emmy Rossum would be the perfect headliner for the upcoming Pretty Woman musical stage adaptation, so when she stopped by CBS’ The Late Late Show on April 1, its Tony-winning host James Corden wanted to know if she’d be interested in taking on the role? “Oh yeah, I did the film Phantom of the Opera the musical, that would be amazing,” Rossum replied. She went on to say that "of course" she'd consider doing a Great White Musical and that “I’ve done the opera but not a Broadway show.” Great White Way producers, take note. We want her here, stat! Check out the interview below.



London's Sunny Afternoon Cast Switcheroo
Jason Baughan and Jo Servi will join the cast of Sunny Afternoon on April 6. They replace Ben Caplan as Eddie Kassner and Ashley Campbell as Gregory Piven, respectively. The Olivier nominated Kinks musical is running at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Bryce Pinkham, Lena Hall & More Join Forces
Bryce Pinkham will emcee the National Corporate Theatre Fund’s Chairman’s Awards Gala on April 13 at the Pierre New York. The event will include performances by Lena Hall, Jarrod Spector, Christiane Noll and more, while Judith Ivey, Will Eno and Clive Gillinson will present the awards to honorees Michael C. Hall, Jolyon F. Stern and DeWitt Stern and Long Wharf Theatre. The gala supports the creation of theatrical works and arts education at theaters across America.

Ben Platt Boards Billy Flynn Movie
Former Book of Mormon and upcoming Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt has been tapped for Ang Lee’s Billy Flynn’s Long Halftime Walk, Deadline reports. The film begins shooting this month and is apparently nothing to do with the “Razzle Dazzle” Flynn you might be thinking of. Instead it’s adapted from Ben Fountain’s 2012 novel and follows some servicemen on a “Victory Tour.” Platt will take on the role of Josh, who looks after them when they visit the Dallas Cowboys stadium.

Musical Adaptation of Disney's Tangled In The Works
Tangled: The Musical is coming to a Disney cruise ship near you, according to EW. Loosely based on Rapunzel, the 2010 animated movie featured a score by Alan Menken and the vocal talents of Broadway faves Zachary Levi and Donna Murphy, along with Mandy Moore. Next stop, dry land?