London, Dec 31 (ANI): Mariah Careys extraordinary life is to be turned into a Broadway musical and she wants Leona Lewis to play her.

The American crooner has been in talks about a forthcoming musical with Broadway bosses for months.

However, the Hero hitmaker gave the show the green light only after discussing with hubby Nick Cannon on their Christmas holiday in Aspen.

Mariahs not sure if shell star in it herself. If she doesnt, names being tossed around include High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens and Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria. But Mariah secretly likes the idea of Leona Lewis playing her, The Mirror quoted an insider as saying.

The insider added: Not only is she exotic, shes the only one who they reckon would be able to tackle Mariahs eight-octave vocal range.

A spokeswoman for the diva confirmed: Mariah is in talks for a Broadway musical to be made about her life in 2009. (ANI)

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