Idol Taylor Hicks to Play Teen Angel in Grease
As American Idol finalists face the Battle of the Davids—Archuleta vs. Cook—producers of the revival of Grease have announced that last year's winner, Taylor Hicks, will make his Broadway debut in that summer-lovin' musical next month.
Hicks, who was the Season Five "American Idol" winner, will begin performances as Teen Angel June 6. The Alabama native, who will succeed Stephen Buntrock, is scheduled to stay with the production at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre through Sept. 7.
In a statement "Idol" winner Hicks said, "I am incredibly excited to be a part of one of my favorite musicals. The Soul Patrol's gonna invade Broadway!"
Taylor Hicks was named "American Idol" in 2006, besting runner-up Katharine McPhee. Born in Birmingham, AL, Hicks toured the Southeastern U.S. during his teenage years and released two independent albums. Following his "Idol" win, Hicks signed a recording contract with 19 Records Limited/Arista Records. His eponymous debut album, "Taylor Hicks," debuted in the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 charts and was later certified as a platinum album. Hicks' memoir is titled "Heart Full of Soul: An Inspirational Memoir About Finding Your Voice and Finding Your Way."
Good for Taylor! I'm definitely going to see this. He will take this role and bring it home! He was born to be on-stage! Break a Leg!
Is that headline a typo? Did you just say Teen angel?
From one Hicks to the other. We were very happy you won American Idol and we wish you all the good fortune that is definitely coming your way.
We would love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Rock and Gayle Hicks
I'm glad to hear that Taylor is doing well. He was my favorite in season 5.