By Neal Broverman

Originally published on Advocate.com November 28 2012 5:55 PM ET

After helping make the show a hit, Ricky Martin will be leaving Broadway's Evita at the end of January.

Martin, who plays Che, will join the musical's two other leads in departing the show; all will be replaced. Martin's final performance is January 26.

The pop star signed a deal to star in his own television show and is also considering going back to the studio, as well as writing a children's book. Read more here.