Shields' candidacy has been announced on the heels of current president Kate Shindle's decision to opt out of re-election this year.

The Titaníque co-writer and star will lead the cast as a woman trapped in a Golden Age Off-Broadway musical.

The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.

Cole Escola, who penned the campy comedy, also stars as Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

From under-resourced classrooms to the national stage, Story Pirates' The Amazing Adventure tour brings laughter and learning to cities nationwide.

The honor awards an unrestricted cash prize of $525,000 and up to $25,000 in retirement funds.