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AP Photo NYET510 NEW YORK (AP) Regina Spektor has set her sights on Broadway writing the music for a show inspired by "Sleeping Beauty." Elephant Eye Theatricals says the singer-songwriter will collaborate on "Beauty," a contemporary retelling of the Grimm fairy tale. It's tentatively planned for the 2011-2012 Broadway season after an out-of-town tryout.

"Beauty" will feature book and direction by Tina Landau and lyrics by Michael Korie.

Among Spektor's best-selling albums are "Begin to Hope" and the recently released "far." (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 09-16-09 1721CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list