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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6 Months Ago, Gary Post Tribune says (in Creative Ensemble seeks performers) IN
Grease" was a success when it opened off-Broadway in 1972. The production went on to win nine Tony Awards, including best musical. The family favorite entered the mainstream in 1978 with the film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. ...

And 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 'American Idol' Taylor Hicks sick for opening night of 'Grease' at ...) USA
opening night performance of "Grease" at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton solely to see Taylor Hicks, you were probably disappointed. Hicks, the 2006 "American Idol" champ 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, ...

7 Months Ago, 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!

And ITN says (in The West End's new Danny and Sandy) The West End's new Danny and Sandy
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A real life couple are starring as on-stage sweethearts in the West End production of Grease. Ray Quinn and Emma Stephens both say their roles are an "absolute dream". Quinn said: "Danny's a role I've always wanted to play since I was a little boy and ...

And WDIV says (in Free Friday – Enter to win four tickets to Grease at Fisher Theatre!) MI
GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. “Bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” ...

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 Seguin Gazette-Enterprise says (in SHS getting ready to stage 'Grease') SHS getting ready to stage 'Grease'
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Lopez will be playing the lead roles — Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko. The two characters, played by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in the 1978 film, go through the trials and tribulations of young love in a high school setting — with plenty of ...

And Countywide says (in 'Grease' coming to Karnes City) Grease' coming to Karnes City
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By Leigh Ann Powers Just in time for "those summer nights," the musical Grease is coming to Karnes City. The Karnes City Junior High Drama department will perform the classic story of the rebel greaser Danny who meets "good girl" Sandy and falls in ...

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 ...

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