Broadway is returning to New York after its longest halt in history. As Broadway is all set to shower its magic again, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are gearing up to produce Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy, Chicken & Biscuit. The couple recently joined the team of producers which already include Hunter Arnold, Leah Michalos, Pamela Ross, E. Clayton Cornelious, Kayla Greenspan, Curt Cronin, John Paterakis, John Joseph, Mapleseed Productions and Invisible Wall Productions.
“Broadway is back, but this time it’s a new Broadway,” Chopra Jones said in a statement. “It’s time we see some more diversity on the stage, and this cast and production team is making history on that front. This is a monumental moment for the industry, and I’m overjoyed to be a part of it. This is also my first foray into Broadway, so to bring this show to audiences with my husband Nick, who has so much experience in the medium, and at a time when we need it most, is a very proud moment for me.”
“Broadway has always had a special place in my heart,” Jonas said in a statement. “It helped launch my career. And after the last year and a half, Broadway is exactly what we need in this world. This play highlights the importance of love, laughter, and family. It’s got energy, it’s got style, and it’s got heart — the kind of vibe that is so unique to live theatre.”
A family comedy, Chicken & Biscuits was written by Black playwright Lyons, stars a largely Black cast and is directed by Zhailon Levingston.
(Source: Deadline)
