Eva Price, a Tony Award-winning producer, has produced “Titanique.” Marla Mindelle, a Broadway actress, will star as Celine Dion in the Broadway show.
The musical will feature performances of Dion’s hits “My Heart Will Go On”, “All By Myself”, and “To Love You More.”
According to a press release, “Titanique” refers to a “musical celebration which transforms one of the most romantic love stories ever told into a joyful slay-fest.”
“Want to know what happened to Jack & Rose that fateful night?” Celine Dion can casually hijack a Titanic Museum Tour and charm the audience with her completely wild take on the Titanic’s most beloved moments and characters.
Mindelle, who was a star in “Sister Act” (Broadway) and “Special” (Netflix), will be joined by Constantine Rousouli who co-authored the show. He will play Jack, as portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Alex Ellis, an actress from Broadway, will portray Rose in the movie. Kate Winslet plays Rose. Frankie Grande will play Victor Garber, Jaye Alexander will portray The Iceberg.
Eva Price, a Tony Award-winning producer who has also worked on “Jagged Little Pill”, and “Oklahoma!” The show’s production is by Tye Blue. Tye Blue will be the director. Rousouli and the pair co-wrote this show.
Previews will open off-Broadway June 14th, 2022. The show is scheduled to open June 23. The Asylum Theater will host the show until September 25.
It is not clear if Dion is actually involved in the musical. CBS News reached out to Dion’s record companies for comment, and is still waiting for a response.
Due to ongoing health issues, Dion has recently cancelled the North American leg her “Courage World Tour”. They were rescheduled starting in 2020 after the pandemic erupted and ended the tour.
According to a press release, Dion was recently treated for persistent and severe muscle spasms that are hindering her performance. Her recovery is taking longer than she expected. Her medical team continues to treat and evaluate the condition.
