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FILE - In this undated file image released by the Signature Theatre, Chita Rivera and George Hearn are shown in a scene from the musical "The Visit," playing at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. Hearn, a two-time Tony Award winner, will do double duty in the musical about the American evangelical leader Aimee Semple McPherson. Producers said Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, that Hearn will play both McPherson\'s father and a rival preacher when "Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson" begins its Broadway run. Previews begin Oct. 13 at the Neil Simon Theatre and opening night is scheduled for Nov. 15. (AP Photo/ Signature Theatre, Scott Suchman)

George Hearn joins Broadway musical of evangelical leader Aimee Semple McPherson

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Two-time Tony Award winner George Hearn will do double duty in the musical about the American evangelical leader Aimee Semple McPherson.

Producers said Thursday that Hearn will play both McPherson’s father and a rival preacher when “Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson” begins its Broadway run.

Previews begin Oct. 13 at the Neil Simon Theatre and opening night is scheduled for Nov. 15.

Tony Award-nominated actress Carolee Carmello will star as McPherson. Hearn wons Tonys for “Sunset Boulevard” and “La Cage aux Folles.”

TV host Kathie Lee Gifford wrote the show’s book and lyrics, collaborating with composers David Friedman and David Pomeranz. The show was first seen at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.

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