Country Star Jennifer Nettles Hits The Broadway Stage In 'Chicago'
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
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Jennifer Nettles behind the scenes of her photo shoot for her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart In 'Chicago' on December 10, 2014, in New York City. (Jenny Anderson/Getty Images)
The name on everybody’s lips is going to be Jennifer Nettles, as she stars in the Broadway musical “Chicago.”
Nettles, who is best known for the Grammy-winning country duo Sugarland, is playing the role of Roxie Hart, a murderess awaiting trial in 1920s jazz-age Chicago.
Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with the country star about her debut and the challenges of going from singer to Broadway actor.
Watch The New York Times video about Jennifer Nettles:
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