Phillipa Soo replaces Samantha Barks in Amélie

According to the New York Daily News, Phillipa Soo will star in new musical Amélie.

The show is set to play a second out-of-town tryout in Los Angeles ahead of a rumoured Broadway transfer. 

Soo originated the role Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton in Hamilton and is rumoured to be leaving the musical this summer. She replaces West End actress Samantha Barks who starred in Amélie's first out-of-town tryout last year.

Based on the 2001 French film, Amélie features music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Nathan Tysen and a book by Craig Lucas. Direction is by Pam MacKinnon with choreography by Sam Pinkleton.

CONFIRMED: Samantha Barks to star in Broadway-aimed musical Amélie

As previously rumoured, Samantha Barks will star as the title role in the world premiere of musical Amélie at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Best known for finishing as a runner-up on BBC1's I'd Do Anything and starring as Éponine in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Les Miserables, Barks' theatre credits include: Mallory/Avril in City Of Angels (Donmar), Velma Kelly in Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Nancy in Oliver! (UK Tour), Éponine in Les Miserables (West End / 25th Anniversary Concert) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret.

The cast will also include Broadway actor Adam Chanler-Berate as Nino. The out-of-town tryout runs between 28th August and 4th October 2015.

GOSSIP: Samantha Barks to make Broadway debut?

Broadway.com have suggested that West End actress Samantha Barks could make her Broadway debut in new musical Amélie.

Barks recently led a workshop of the musical adaptation of the 2001 French film. Amélie will premiere at California’s Berkeley Repertory Theatre in August. The show has music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Messé and Nathan Tysen and book by Craig Lucas. Pam MacKinnon directs.

Best known for finishing as a runner-up on BBC1's I'd Do Anything and starring as Éponine in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Les Miserables, Barks' theatre credits include: Mallory/Avril in City Of Angels (Donmar), Velma Kelly in Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Nancy in Oliver! (UK Tour), Éponine in Les Miserables (West End / 25th Anniversary Concert) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret.