From Broadway to Banana Ball! Derek Klena Joins Savannah Bananas in Viral Baseball League

Broadway and Hallmark star Derek Klena is entering into the world of Banana Ball, becoming a member of the Savannah Bananas!

The 34-year-old Tony nominee revealed the information on social media whereas singing a barely tweaked model of the enduring Hercules music “Go the Distance” by Roger Bart.

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“I’d go most anyplace to seek out the best present,” he sings within the announcement video.

The fast-growing exhibition baseball league places leisure first, mixing baseball with choreographed dances, elaborate walk-ups, and viral-ready moments paying homage to the Harlem Globetrotters.

Derek is finest recognized for his Broadway work, together with Depraved, Jagged Little Capsule, Bridges of Madison County, Anastasia, and extra. He’s additionally been on tv with roles in Fairly Little Liars: Authentic Sin and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, amongst others.

The Savannah Bananas made their tv broadcast debut earlier this yr on The CW with their Banana Ball sport at Philadelphia Residents Financial institution Park.

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