Rosie O’Donnell and Kristin Chenoweth have joined the cast for a reading of “The Pyramid: An Unauthorized ‘Dance Moms’ Musical.”
\n\nO’Donnell is said to be playing embattled instructor and series star Abby Lee Miller while Tony winner Chenoweth will take on the role of Cathy Nesbitt-Stein, a fellow instructor who quit the reality show after the first season.
\n\nThe reading takes place Monday afternoon in New York City. O’Donnell teased the reading in a recent TikTok video, saying that she and Chenoweth were signed on for a reading of a new musical without naming the show.
\n\nO’Donnell recently wrapped up a limited run as the narrator in the Broadway revival of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
\n\nOriginally conceived by James Stryska and Isabel Grace, “The Pyramid” began as a viral social media concept that quickly amassed more than 5.6 million views. Developed alongside cowriters Erica Molfetto and Molly Russo, the original musical offers an irreverent take on competitive dance, overzealous stage mothers and the larger-than-life personalities that made “Dance Moms” a cultural phenomenon.
\n\n“Dance Moms” premiered in 2011 on Lifetime and ran for eight seasons before ending in 2019. Miller became a controversial figure who was often criticized for her…
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