Keke Palmer hints at Broadway comeback Keke Palmer may return to Broadway with Debbie Allen’s play about Muhammad Ali Keke Palmer maybe making a comeback to Broadway. The American actress and singer is gearing up for a return to Broadway, this time stepping into the spotlight for a non-musical role. The multi-talented actress and singer shared the exciting news during her recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show while promoting her new buddy comedy, One of Them Days , in which she stars alongside SZA.
Palmer revealed she’ll star in a play directed by the legendary Debbie Allen, exploring the life of Muhammad Ali and his relationship with Stepin Fetchit. The production will delve into cultural themes such as pride and identity. “This would be a play directed by Debbie Allen, about Muhammad Ali’s life and his relationship with Stepin Fetchit,” Palmer explained.
“And kind of just like, the exploration of our culture, what it means to have pride. I play Sonji, his first wife, Muhammad Ali’s first wife. So I’m very excited at the opportunity to do a play, I’ve never done one before! I’m always singing, so it’s like, ‘What does this feel like, coming out there just giving you a monologue?’” This project marks Palmer’s first foray into non-musical theater, a significant shift from her groundbreaking performance as the title princess in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
In 2014, she made history as the youngest actress to play Cinderella on Bro.
