Kristin Chenoweth Coming to 'American Idol' and 'Glee'

This Fall, the Tony-winning actress is filling her agenda with two projects that require her musical knack.

August 28, 2009

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After her show "Pushing Daisies" met a dead end this summer, Kristin Chenoweth is filling her agenda with a guest appearance and a recurring role. She has just been hired to be one of the celebrities who will be guest judging on "American Idol" and also has just been confirmed to make a cameo on FOX's new show "Glee".

In "Idol", she will sit in the judging panel for the Orlando auditions later this week. Chenoweth is involved in the music world, being cast in several musical Broadway plays. She won a Tony award for portraying Sally Brown in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

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As for her "Glee" stint, it's revealed that Chenoweth will appear in episode four as April Rhodes. As dished out by E!, her character "turns out to be quite the alcoholic and bad influence on the glee club members." The musical show itself will be premiered on September 9.

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