American Idol's Syesha Mercado to Lead Paper Mill Playhouse's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 11, 2012
Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced that American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado has been cast as Ti Moune in the Millburn, New Jersey, theater's production of Once On This Island (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty). More than 20 years after its premiere, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens are re-inventing their first musical with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (In the Heights, Lombardi, Magic/Bird) and choreographer Bradley Rapier (So You Think You Can Dance). Once On This Island begins performances on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, and runs through Sunday, June 24, 2012. Complete casting will be announced at a later date. Once On This Island is proudly sponsored by Bank of America.
Gwen Stefani to Mentor on AMERICAN IDOL's '80's Week', 4/4
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 3, 2012
On this week's AMERICAN IDOL on Fox, the Top 8 are mentored by Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal of No Doubt as they take on songs from the 1980s. Judge Jennifer Lopez is also slated to premiere her new music video for her single 'Dance Again' on the Thursday results show.
|
|
