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Cher Performs 'I Got You Babe' with 'The Cher Show' Cast on 'Fallon' - Watch Here!

Cher joined the cast of her Broadway musical, The Cher Show, for a special performance of “I Got You Babe” on last night’s (April 15) episode of The Tonight Show!

In the performance, the 72-year-old icon joins actress Micaela Diamond, who plays her onstage, as well as actor Jarrod Spector, who plays Sonny Bono.

Midway through their duet of “I Got You Babe,” the real Cher appeared and replaced Diamond to finish the duet.

Later, Cher also joined the three ladies that play her in the musical – Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela – for a performance of “If I Could Turn Back Time.”


Cher and The Cher Show Cast: I Got You Babe

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Broadway's 'The Cher Show' Unveils First Look Photos!

The new Broadway musical The Cher Show officially opens on Broadway on Monday night (December 3) and a bunch of production photos have been released!

Three actresses – Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond – play the iconic singer and actress at various times in her life and career. Also in the cast are Jarrod Spector as Sonny Bono, Michael Berresse as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik as Gregg Allman, and Emily Skinner as Georgia Holt.

The Cher Show includes 35 of Cher‘s smash hit songs and follows six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and all of Bob Mackie’s incredible gowns.

The musical is playing now at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City!

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Cher Surprise Visits Her Own Biopic Broadway Musical, 'The Cher Show'!

Cher made another surprise visit to Broadway’s The Cher Show, the biopic musical based on her life!

The legendary singer got a standing ovation from the crowd when she made her way to her seat during Act 2 at New York City’s Neil Simon Theatre, and also posed on stage with Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block (Falsettos), Teal Wicks (Wicked, Finding Neverland), and newcomer Micaela Diamond — the three actresses who play her in the musical.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Cher

Cher, the cast and creative team of behind The Cher Show are set to chat with producer Jeffrey Seller for a one-hour SiriusXM special program called The Cher Show: Making the Musical beginning December 1.

In a preview of the show, Cher said she loved seeing all three versions of her on stage together: “I only wish it would have really happened,” Cher joked (via EW). “I could have saved a whole lot of painful s—, okay? I wish that they would have been there and someone who could say, ‘You can leave him!’”

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Who's Playing Cher in 'The Cher Show' Musical? Full Casting Revealed!

The Cher Show is coming to Broadway and will star three leading ladies as the legendary singer at different times in her life and career!

The three actresses who will take on the role of Cher include Tony Award nominee Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and newcomer Micaela Diamond.

The full company will also feature Marija Abney, Carleigh Bettiol, Taurean Everett, Michael Fatica, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Michael Graceffa, Blaine Alden Krauss, Sam Lips, Allie Meixner, Tiana Okoye, Amy Quanbeck, Angel Reda, Dee Roscioli, Michael Tacconi, Tory Trowbridge, Christopher Vo, Alena Watters, Charlie Williams, and Ryan Worsing.

Also joining the cast are Jarrod Spector as Sonny Bono, Michael Berresse as Bob Mackie, Michael Campayno as Rob Camilletti, Matthew Hydzik as Gregg Allman, and Emily Skinner as Georgia Holt.

The pre-Broadway run will kick off on June 12, 2018 at Broadway In Chicago’s Oriental Theatre.

Andrew Rannells & 'Falsettos' Cast Walk Tonys Red Carpet!

Andrew Rannells and Stephanie J. Block share a hug before walking the red carpet at the 2017 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday (June 11) in New York City

The actors were joined at the event by their Falsettos co-stars Christian Borle and Brandon Uranowitz.

All four of the actors are nominated for their performances in the classic musical, which will be aired on PBS later this year.

Stephanie walked the carpet with her husband, House of Cards actor Sebastian Arcelus.

FYI: Andrew is wearing a Polo Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Stephanie is wearing a J. Mendel dress.

10+ pictures inside of the Falsettos cast at the Tony Awards… More Here! »

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Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Joining 'The Voice' At EW & People's Upfronts Party

Jennifer Hudson brings color to the carpet while striking a pose at Entertainment Weekly and People’s Upfronts Party on Monday (May 15) at Second Floor in New York City.

The 36-year-old powerhouse singer was in attendance to celebrate her new role as coach on the upcoming 13th season of the hit NBC singing competition, The Voice.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jennifer Hudson

Also in attendance at the bash was World of Dance‘s Derek Hough and Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Great News star Nicole Richie, Empire‘s Rumer Willis, Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and her husband Sebastian Arcelus, Superstore‘s Ben Feldman, Law & Order: True Crime‘s Edie Falco, APB‘s Natalie Martinez, and Chicago Med‘s Torrey DeVitto.


FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Gucci ensemble. Jenna is wearing a Josie Natori bustier and wide leg trousers.

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Meet Broadway's Tony-Nominated Musical Actresses of 2017!

There is so much talent on Broadway this season and the Tony-nominated actresses from musicals stepped out at the Meet the Nominees Press Junket this week in New York City!

Miss Saigon‘s Eva Noblezada, War Paint‘s Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, and The Great Comet‘s Denee Benton are all nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Also nominated but not in attendance at the event was Hello Dolly‘s Bette Midler.

This race is very exciting as it’s pitting three theater legends – Lupone, Ebersole, and Midler – against two newcomers – Noblezada and Benton.

Eva was selected for the lead role in Miss Saigon after being discovered at the National Musical Theatre Awards a few years ago. At the age of 18, she starred in the London production of the musical and now she’s starring in the show on Broadway!

You may recognize Denee from her work on the Lifetime series UnREAL. Make sure to go see her in her Broadway debut opposite Josh Groban.

The nominees in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical category were also at the event – Hello Dolly‘s Kate Baldwin, FalsettosStephanie J. Block, Come from Away‘s Jenn Colella, Dear Evan Hansen‘s Rachel Bay Jones, and Anastasia‘s Mary Beth Peil.

Get your tickets now to see a show on Broadway. You won’t regret it!

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