Article: Madonna role for Halifax star Emma Williams.

A new musical West End version of Madonna's 1985 film Desperately Seeking Susan was announced today - and Halifax girl Emma Williams has landed the star role.

The production will feature hit songs by punk rock band Blondie.

Debbie Harry, rock's original blonde pin-up, has also penned a new song for the production.

Emma, 24 of Illingworth, who was meant to share the role of Maria with reality TV show winner Connie Fisher in The Sound Of Music but dropped out, has landed the role of Susan, played by Madonna in her movie debut.

Kelly Price, who recently appeared in the West End production of Guys and Dolls, will play Roberta Glass, the ...

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