Kimiko Glenn cast in ‘Waitress,’ becomes latest ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star on Broadway
Posted November 4, 2015 3:11 pm.
Last Updated November 4, 2015 3:54 pm.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Another “Orange Is the New Black” cast member is about to shine on Broadway — Kimiko Glenn.
Glenn, who plays Brook Soso in the award-winning Netflix series, will co-star in the musical adaptation of the 2007 film “Waitress” with songs by pop star Sara Bareilles.
“Waitress,” which starred Keri Russell in the film, tells the story of a waitress and pie maker trapped in a loveless marriage. Glenn joins a cast that includes Jessie Mueller, Eric Anderson and Christopher Fitzgerald.
Glenn, who has a recurring role on FX’s “Married,” will join on Broadway this season actress Danielle Brooks, who plays Taystee on “Orange Is the New Black” and will star as Sofia in a revival of “The Color Purple.”
“Orange” actress Uzo Aduba is also in “The Wiz Live!”
