“High School Musical” Star Vanessa Hudgens Starring In “Gigi” On Broadway!?

Vanessa Hudgens is set to star in the Broadway bound Gigi at the Kennedy Center, as previously rumored. The High School Musical star tried to go all Miley Cyrus on us by shedding her Disney image with the controversial Indie movie Spring Breakers (which Selena Gomez) but it seemed no one really cared. But rest assured, everybody cares that Hudgens is taking on Audrey Hepburn, who originated the role of Gigi back on Broadway (in 1951) and who won an Oscar for the role (in 1958). Hudgens has done readings for the role but never has performed the show in front of the all too critical public. She had a forgettable turn as Mimi in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl, but this will really be her musical theater debut. She has the voice (kinda) and she could have the look, but does she really embody the iconic character? I guess we’ll have to see. Hudgens will take her first bow in January, so rest assured we’ll have you covered. The Kennedy Center run only lasts a month but this could be unforgettable. Hudgens will either be shockingly perfect or horrifyingly bad. And we can’t wait to see which one.