Pamela Anderson to debut on Broadway with 'Chicago'

Anderson will take on the role of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to leave her

Actor-model Pamela Anderson is set to make her debut on Broadway with the long-running production "Chicago".

The 54-year-old star, best known for shows such as "Baywatch" and "Home Improvement", will take the stage at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre during the musical's eight-week limited run from April 12 to June 5, reported Deadline.

Anderson will take on the role of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to leave her.

She hires a criminal lawyer to avoid conviction and help her dupe the public, media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by creating shocking headlines.

"I have always been a huge fan of Bob Fosse’s & Gwen Verdon’s work. Ann Reinking, too. Playing Roxie Hart is a dream fulfilled," Anderson said in a statement.

"Performing Fosse, you don't have time to get in your head. You can't dance, sing and think at the same time. There is a freedom, a unique joy in knowing it's all about the work. Playing Roxie Hart is a sweet escape for me," she added.

The role of Roxie was first originated by Gwen Verdon in the 1975 Broadway production.