Taylor Hicks on Broadway

One of my favorite American Idols, Taylor Hicks, is following in the footsteps of Fantasia and taking a role on Broadway.

According to the story in today's Herald-Dispatch:

Taylor Hicks is going from “Idol” to “Angel.”

The American Idol alum will join the Broadway cast of Grease on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical.

The gray-haired singer — whose “Idol” fan base was called “The Soul Patrol” — said he plans to add “soulful flavor” to his performance of “Beauty School Dropout.” The flashy role, he said, is “a classic fit for a classic performer.”

“It’s a big number, and, you know, I’ve made some pretty grand entrances before,” Hicks told The Associated Press on Thursday. “And this one is probably the grandest entrance I’ve had in my career.”

Well, besides “Idol.” Hicks, 31, took home the title in the fifth season of the top-rated Fox show — the biggest stage on television.

You can read more of the story right here.

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