Congratulations to local performer, terrific singer and heck of a nice guy Ryan Hardiman - he competed in a "Symphony Idol" competition two weekends ago at the Clay Center, and was one of nine finalists chosen to sing with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra next season.
He'll perform at a February Pops concert, and audience members will select one finalist to be the Symphony Idol.
About 50 West Virginia residents (and some out of state singers) auditioned before three judges, including Larry Groce, the host of Mountain Stage, and opera singers Mariel van Dalsum-Boggs and Randall Reid-Smith, who is also commissioner of the state Division of Culture and History.
Local theatre fans remember Ryan from "Hair," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Into the Woods," among many other performances, including quite a few shows in Charleston.
If I was a betting man, I'd put my money on Ryan!
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