Beyonce Knowles in a Musical?

The R&B star is in discussions with Dreamworks for a part in the movie which will be directed by Bill Condon (Kinsey, Chicago).

Filming for the musical is scheduled to begin next autumn in Los Angeles.

Beyonce Knowles will also be starring in the remake of The Pink Panther, with Steve Martin and Kevin Kline.  That film will be in theatres in August.