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Nov. 8th, 2004 10:39 amLONDON, England (AP) -- Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, famous for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, will make his musical theater debut in a remake of "Guys and Dolls" in London's West End, producers confirmed Monday.
McGregor, 33, will play the role of Sky Masterson in the West End revival of Frank Loesser's 1950s classic which will premiere in June next year. The show will be the first on-stage singing role for the "Trainspotting" and "Big Fish" star who has previously performed in theater and displayed his singing and dancing talents opposite Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrman's musical film "Moulin Rouge."
The production is being directed by Michael Grandage, artistic director of London's Donmar Warehouse. The theater where it will be staged has not been confirmed.
McGregor, 33, will play the role of Sky Masterson in the West End revival of Frank Loesser's 1950s classic which will premiere in June next year. The show will be the first on-stage singing role for the "Trainspotting" and "Big Fish" star who has previously performed in theater and displayed his singing and dancing talents opposite Nicole Kidman in Baz Luhrman's musical film "Moulin Rouge."
The production is being directed by Michael Grandage, artistic director of London's Donmar Warehouse. The theater where it will be staged has not been confirmed.
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Date: 2004-11-09 08:34 pm (UTC)