Cheyenne Jackson is an American Broadway performer best known for his role as Sonny in the Broadway musical version of the film Xanadu.
In November 2008 it was announced that the openly gay actor will star in Mormon Musical. The new musical, which will debut in 2009, is created by the minds behind South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, along with Robert Lopez (Avenue Q)2PopWrap: South Park Creators Take on Salt Lake (November 17, 2008)
Quotes
- "A star is born. Jackson is the sexiest man to hit the boards since Hugh Jackman"—Liz SmithPlaybill: Love Him Tender (April 5, 2005)
- "I play the main missionary (in Mormon Musical). It's hilarious - very acerbic and biting. It offends everybody but does what South Park does best, which is by the end it comes around and has something great to say."—Cheyenne JacksonPopWrap: South Park Creators Take on Salt Lake (November 17, 2008)
