Britney Spears is reported to be considering taking a bow on New York's Broadway in a bid to revive her career.

The singer, who is due to release her new album, 'Circus', on December 2nd, is understood to have watched the musical In The Heights during a visit to New York last week.

The New York Daily News claims the star is now researching a possible stage role.

As previously reported, Spears will be heading to the UK later this year for a special appearance on the reality TV show X-Factor.

The singer is also nominated for three awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November.

(by Jason Gregory)