Kirstie Alley to Make Broadway Debut this Spring in Roundabout Comedy Produced by Lance Bass?

By: Oct. 20, 2011
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While buzz surrounding a possible Broadway dubut for Kirstie Alley has been swirling for months, a new report out on showbiz411 suggests that the famous actress may be Broadway-bound for real this spring in a limited engagement Roundabout production produced by Lance Bass.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Alley put her immediate Broadway aspirations on hold to star in a new comedy for ABC titled The Manzani's. 

Showbiz411.com reports that Alley would be able - and is hopeful - to debut on Broadway in the three months during which the show is being considered for ABCs regular reason. 

For the full report, click here.

Kirstie's work in television has earned her seven Golden Globe and eight Emmy nominations, winning one Golden Globe, two Emmys and three People's Choice Awards. She co-wrote and starred in Showtime's critically acclaimed comedy "Fat Actress," and played the title character, as well as serving as executive producer, on the NBC sitcom "Veronica's Closet." In 1994 Kirstie showcased her dramatic range starring in the CBS TV movie "David's Mother," for which she won her second Emmy. In 1987 she joined the cast of the long-running hit NBC sitcom, "Cheers," as the neurotic Rebecca Howe.

Kirstie received critical accolades and won both an Emmy for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy Series in 1991. She made her movie debut in 1982 in "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan," in which she played beautiful Vulcan officer Lieutenant Saavik.


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