The 'Crazy in Love' singer, who is contracted to Sony for another two albums, is considering signing with Def Jam records - of which her long-term boyfriend Jay-Z is president.
The cast is made up of hip, young rising stars - Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx - and cool established names - Danny Glover, Eddie Murphy - and the story has already proven to be a huge success on the Broadway stage.