Hicks rolls into area with Broadway's 'Grease'

Oshkosh Northwestern | Sun, May 31

Sun, May 31 WI
Recording artist Taylor Hicks of “American Idol” fame has earned his Broadway wings. He's the latest in a long line of celebrities who have crooned from above as the Teen Angel in “Grease,” including Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, Davy Jones and Jimmy ...

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5 Months Ago, Florida Times-Union says (in New FCCJ Artist Series season to begin with 'The Color Purple') FL
Grease," April 27-May 2. American Idol Taylor Hicks stars as Teen Angel in this touring revival of the musical that first debuted on Broadway in 1972. But most people, of course, know the 1978 movie starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. ...

And Appleton Post Crescent says (in 'American Idol' Taylor Hicks is back on stage for 'Grease' at Fox ...) USA
PAC staff confirmed that Hicks, the 2006 “American Idol” winner playing Teen Angel in the Broadway touring production, arrived early Wednesday afternoon in Appleton. The show runs through Sunday. Hicks didn't appear in Tuesday's show because a doctor ...

And Appleton Post Crescent says (in 'American Idol' Taylor Hicks expected back on stage tonight for ...) after missing opening night of “Grease” on Tuesday at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton due to illness. PAC staff confirmed today that Hicks, the 2006 “American Idol” winner playing Teen Angel in the Broadway touring production, ...

And Appleton Post Crescent says (in Hicks to miss tonight's 'Grease' performance) USA
giddy over the prospects of tonight's performance of “Grease” at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, you are about to be very disappointed. Hicks, the 2006 “American Idol” champ playing Teen Angel in the Broadway touring production, ...

And Youngstown Vindicator says (in 'Fiddler on Roof' added to Broadway series) OH
The seven-show Broadway Series also includes: “Young Frankenstein,” Oct. 13-25; “Chicago,” Jan. 12-24, 2010; “In the Heights,” Feb. 9-21, 2010; “Xanadu,” March 2-14, 2010; “August: Osage County,” April 13-25, 2010; and “Grease,” May 11-23, 2010. ...

And AZ Central.com says (in Alumni Benefit Concert with Jordin Sparks, stars) East Valley Tribune
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Crumm, who played in "Grease" on Broadway after winning the NBC reality competition "Grease: You're the One That I Want," will combine his comedic and singing abilities at tonight's concert. "Max is probably one of the three funniest kids I've ever met ...

And Honolulu Advertiser says (in Summer Broadway Blast for Kids!) HI
Presented by the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei (known for their amazing theater productions of Into The Woods, Seussical, Flower Drum Song, Grease) kids are invited to sign up for Summer Broadway Blast a Broadway Review!

6 Months Ago, Times & Transcript says (in Grease is the word ...) Canada
That Sunday, at 5 pm and again at 6:30 pm, the members of the Fredericton Synchronized Swimming Club will present Grease. Gearing up for the big show: In the front, from left are Ceara Hutchison as Sandy; and Monica Maillet as Danny. ...

And The Age says (in Charli plays Sandy on the beach to raise $20000) Australia
And that includes making her musical theatre debut as Grease's Sandy, the nice girl who discovers her naughty side by the end of the show. Delaney told the media it was her sister Cassandra who encouraged her to do the role of Sandy. ...

And Maryville Daily Times says (in Broadway to hold Vacation Bible School, 'Magician's Nephew' put on ...) TN
Heritage High School Choral Department will present the musical "Grease," at 7 pm today and at 4 pm Sunday in the school auditorium. Tickets at the door are $5 for students and $6 for adults. The presentation will feature Russell Sparks as Danny, ...

And Maryville Daily Times says (in Heritage to present 'Grease' ... and more) Heritage to present 'Grease' ... and more
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Heritage High School choral department will present "Grease," starring Russell Sparks as Danny and Airlia Pritchett as Sandy. Choral director Mr. Clift will portray Teen Angel. The musical will be presented at 7 pm Saturday and at 4 pm Sunday at the ...

And Seattle Times says (in A Q&A with Taylor Hicks, who plays Teen Angel in "Grease" at the ...) A Q&A with Taylor Hicks, who plays Teen Angel in "Grease" at the ...
Grease with American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel WRAL.com
Cavalier Announces Title Sponsorship of Broadway Across America's ... PR-USA.net (press release)

11 Months Ago, Press and Journal says (in Spirit of the 1950s to hit Banff as fast as Grease Lightning) UK - Dec 10, 2008
The show, which lasts about 90 minutes, tells the story of a summer romance and its aftermath between the principal characters Danny and Sandy. ...

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