Ruben Studdard
THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for MPAC's Holiday Lineup (Oct 21, 2025)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2025-26 Season Lineup (Feb 10, 2025)
New Broadway Christmas Albums: Listen to Lea Salonga, Jessica Vosk & More (Dec 20, 2024)
BIO
As a youth growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Studdard was torn between football and singing, his two loves. He entered Alabama A&M but left to pursue a music career. He promised his mother he would return to college in five years if he had not made significant strides in music. He has yet to return to school.
Studdard appears frequently on television and has performed on Broadway, including a show with Clay Aiken, his Idol runner-up. He began singing with Just a Few Cats as lead singer even before he gained national attention for "American Idol." He has toured extensively for nearly two decades and has sold more than two million albums.
He is a performer who believes in giving back to others who love music and founded the Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts, which focuses on the need for music education in schools.
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VIDEO: First Look at Clay Aiken, Paige Davis, Donna McKechnie, & More in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Pittsburgh CLO
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-21 15:30:15
TV: Ruben and Clay Get Merry and Bright to Preview Their Broadway Holiday Show!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-01 12:00:48
VIDEO: Will Ryan Seacrest Host Return of AMERICAN IDOL on ABC? He Responds!
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-08 13:28:51
VIDEO: Ryan Seacrest Teases AMERICAN IDOL Return: 'Good Night...For Now'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-08 13:32:07
VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs Amazing Medley of Hits on AMERICAN IDOL Series Finale
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-08 11:50:59
VIDEO: Harry Connick Jr. & Keith Urban Reflect on Final Season of AMERICAN IDOL
by - 2016-02-04 11:27:42
VIDEO: Check Out Sneak Peeks at AMERICAN IDOL's Hollywood Week, Beginning Tonight!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-27 13:19:21
Patrice Covington Debuts New Video 'Life Feels Good Right Now'
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-02-01 18:00:01
VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL Contestant's 'Let It Go' Cover Brings Jennifer Lopez to Tears
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-07 08:28:12
VIDEO: Patrice Covington Debuts 'Life Feels Good Right Now' Music Video
by BWW News Desk - 2014-12-17 21:11:37
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
From annual traditions like New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker to shows featuring a flavor of country, rock and pop and jazz, MPAC will host a line-up of fun and entertaining holiday events for all tastes. Learn more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. The season will kick off on September 20 at 8:00 pm with Malofeev Plays Tchaikovsky. Check out the full season lineup here:
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2024
Broadway fans can deck the halls this year with a brand-new lineup of holiday albums to keep their days merry and bright. Listen to new Christmas albums by Lea Salonga, Jessica Vosk, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024
Multi-platinum artist Clay Aiken has released his soulful rendition of the holiday classic “Merry Christmas, Darling,” originally performed by one of his personal favorite artists, the Carpenters. Listen to song now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024
Multi-platinum artist Clay Aiken has released an uplifting and joyful rendition of Paul McCartney's classic “Wonderful Christmastime,” the second single from his highly anticipated holiday album, ‘Christmas Bells Are Ringing.' Listen to it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2024
Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album ‘Christmas Bells are Ringing,’ set to be released on November 22nd.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024
The Charleston Gaillard Center has announced the Home for the Holidays starring Peabo Bryson, Ruben Studdard, and Hailey Reinhart on December 15, 2024.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 30, 2024
The New York Pops honored the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra's 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
The Broadway Education Alliance has announced that the Camp Broadway Ensemble will perform with The New York Pops at their 41st Birthday Gala at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024
Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Art Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel Jr., Courtney Hadwin, Valerie Simpson, Patty Smyth, Ruben Studdard, Adrienne Warren, Diane Warren, and Avery Wilson will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Clive Davis.
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2023
As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our West Coast picks!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
Don't miss out on Miller Auditorium's annual Black Friday sale! Save on tickets for the remaining shows in the 2023-24 Season. Sale continues through Cyber Monday. Visit millerauditorium.com for more details.
by Michael Major - Oct 26, 2023
Multi-Award Winning Platinum Recording Artist, American Idol Winner, Ruben Studdard is set to release his 8th studio album, 'The Way I Remember It.' Get ready for new music from this talented artist.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2023
Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken are coming to Harris Center for the Arts on Friday, November 10, at 7:30pm. Don't miss this exciting event!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2023
Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Twenty | The Tour is coming to ABT in 3 weeks! Don't miss this exciting event featuring two talented performers.
by David Green - Sep 29, 2023
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are thrilled to reunite 20 years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003—and the duo will be performing at the McCallum Theatre at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. Both plucked from the relative obscurity of their hometowns in the South, the unlikely pair quickly became audience favorites, instrumental in propelling Idol to the top of the Nielsen ratings, nearly tripling the viewership of the previous season, and securing its place as one of the most consequential TV series in American history.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023
Single tickets for the San Francisco Symphony’s 2023–24 season go on sale Saturday, July 15 starting 10am via the Davies Symphony Hall box office and will be available online and via phone beginning 12pm the same day.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023
Miller Auditorium has announced its 2023-24PNC Spotlight Series & Miller Specials! The lineup is packed with both new events, such as Emo Orchestra Featuring Hawthorne Heights, and the return of patron favorites such as DRUM TAO 30th Anniversary: THE TAO 夢幻響 and The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast! The PNC Spotlight Series rounds out our previously announced Zhang Broadway in West Michigan Series of Mean Girls (Oct. 24-25, 2023), A Magical Cirque Christmas (Dec. 6-7, 2023), Come From Away (Jan. 30-31, 2024) & Jesus Christ Superstar (Mar. 26-27, 2024).
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023
Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to South Jersey on Thursday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2023
Alberta Bair Theater has announced the 2023-2024 season packed with top-notch entertainment. The excitement of live performance is reflected in the vast array of music, theater, dance, comedy, and Broadway coming to the ABT stage!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ruben Studdard has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Ruben Studdard has not appeared in the West End.
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