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Tiki Barber joining cast of Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots'

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New York Giants great Tiki Barber is headed to Broadway.

The former running back announced Tuesday on "Good Morning America" that he's joining the Tony Award-winning musical "Kinky Boots" for a six-week run beginning Jan. 21, 2019.

He'll play the role of Don, replacing original cast member Daniel Stewart Sherman, who's taking a temporary leave to appear in "My Very Own British Invasion" at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.

Barber spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Giants, racking up 15,632 total yards and 67 touchdowns in 154 games.

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