The piece was formerly titled The Impossible Man but has now been rechristened simply Houdini. The brand new show is currently in development, with Federico Bellone ( Dirty Dancing) attached to direct the piece and Karl Sydow producing. Initial recording sessions have already taken place, with a trans-Atlantic reading recently occurring. Appearing in the virtual reading were Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo ( Les Misérables, Anastasia) as Harry Houdini and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes ( Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bandstand) as Bess Houdini. The piece follows the famed magician during his final performance, as he reflects on his successses and rise to fame.