Wed, 05 May 2010 01:50:04 ET
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Admitting that she has always been dreaming about performing on Broadway, the 2007 'American Idol' winner will play lead character Rosario in Grammy-winning musical 'In the Heights'.
is joining a Broadway show. The 20-year-old singer, who rose to fame as the winner of "American Idol" in 2007, will play lead character Rosario in Grammy-winning musical "In the Heights" from August, a role she admits will be a "dream" for her.
"It's always been one of my dreams to perform on Broadway," The "Battlefield" hitmaker said in a statement. "This is a brand new experience for me. I look so forward to spending time in New York City and joining this talented cast and my favorite new musical."
The 12-week run will play through until November 14. Jordin revealed her nerves about the role on her twitter page, saying her heart was racing when she met the director. She wrote, "Toured the theater 4 In The Heights! Spoke w/ the director, saw backstage and where my dressing room will be. My heart wouldn't stop pounding!!(sic)."
"In the Heights" tells the tale of a Dominican family living in New York who become the focus of neighborhood admiration when their daughter begins attending college. Jordin is currently taking part in a 44-date-U.S. tour which began on May 1 and finishes in early August.
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