Grier waltzes into ‘Mambo’

“The Mambo Kings” has found its new Fernando Perez. David Alan Grier will portray the nightclub impresario in the Broadway-bound musical opening Aug. 18. He replaces Billy Dee Williams, who withdrew from the production because of an aggravated hip condition.

Also starring in the musical, which is based on Oscar Hijuelos’ novel and begins preview performances July 20 at the Broadway Theatre in New York, are Esai Morales, Jaime Camil, Albita and Justina Machado.