Syesha Mercado

Petition to Make the Apollo Theater a Broadway House Surpasses 5,000 Signatures
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2020

A petition has been created to make the Apollo Theater a Broadway house.

Davies, Smith, Simpson and Douglas Jr. Star In Michael Childers' ICONS AND IDOLS To Benefit Arts In The PSUSD
by David Green - Oct 17, 2017

The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District is proud to announce that Grab Your Seat: Icons & Idols, its annual benefit concert, will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 7 PM at the Richards Center for the Arts (formerly Palm Springs High School Auditorium, located at 2360 Ramon Road in Palm Springs). The concert is a musical tribute to Janis Joplin, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, and Prince, and is presented by Michael Childers with Frank Goldstin. Tickets are $125 for front orchestra seating, $95 for middle orchestra and $75 for rear orchestra and may be purchased by calling 760-416-8455 or going to grabyourseat.net.

Nikki Renee Daniels Joins THE BOOK OF MORMON As Nabulungi
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 1, 2014

Multi-award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON welcomes a recognizable Broadway stalwart into the company in the role of Nabalungi this week, Nikki Renee Daniels.

Photo Coverage: Party with the Stars Inside the 2014 Tony Awards Gala!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2014

Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman returned last night to host THE 68TH ANNUAL TONY® AWARDS, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on the CBS Television Network. The event marked Jackman's fourth time hosting the Tonys. For a complete list of the night's winners, click here! The party continued long after the stars left Radio City Music Hall last night. BroadwayWorld was there for the annual Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel and you can go inside the night's biggest celebration below!

Meet the Broadway Class of 2014- Winter Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 2, 2014

Winter usually isn't the busiest time of year for incoming Broadway shows, but that doesn't mean that there is any lack of fresh talent making their debuts! The Broadway Winter has arrived, and while a solid number of new faces are treading the boards, dozens more are on their way in the coming months. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!

Nikki M. James Plays Final Performance in Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 5, 2014

Tony winner Nikki M. James officially departs Broadway's The Book of Mormon today, December 5. James will soon star as 'Eponine' in the upcoming revival of Les Miserables, which will open at the Imperial Theatre on March 23, 2014.

Nikki M. James to Play Final Performance in THE BOOK OF MORMON on 1/5
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 30, 2013

Tony winner Nikki M. James has just announced that she will officially depart The Book of Mormon this January. She tweeted: 'I will BE making my final appearance @BookofMormon on Jan 5th. Then it's off to the barricade. #proofread #thisbook... (U know how it goes)'. James will soon star as 'Eponine' in the upcoming revival of Les Miserables, which will open at the Imperial Theatre on March 23, 2014.

BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Is Freakin' Awesome
by Linda Hodges - Dec 3, 2013

'The Book of Mormon' has been hailed as one of the top musicals of the decade and now through January 19, 2014, San Francisco audiences will have the opportunity to judge for themselves as to whether a musical about Mormons on a mission to win converts to the Church of Latter-day Saints deserves such an accolade.

American Idol's Syesha Mercado Is BOOK OF MORMON's Next 'Nabulungi'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2013

American Idol finalist Syesha Mercado announced today on Twitter that she will be taking over the role of Nabulungi in the Tony Award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON.

BWW Reviews: BOOK OF MORMON Brings True Ensemble Talent to Omaha
by Analisa Swerczek - Oct 17, 2013

While Book of Mormon is not necessarily a musical for everyone, it is definitely a show that opens up conversation about some very important issues and is sure to keep audiences talking for years.

BWW Interviews: Q & A with THE BOOK OF MORMON Star Syesha Mercado
by Elee Schrock - Sep 8, 2013

BroadwayWorld Chicago sits down with star of "The Book of Mormon" in Chicago and former "American Idol" finalist, Syesha Mercado, to talk about playing Nabulungi, her time in Chicago, and more!

Lillias White to Bring A WOMAN ON LOVE to Catalina Jazz Club, 6/3 & 10
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret present the West Coast club return of Broadway diva and Tony Award-winner Lillias White in her new show, A Woman On Love, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. There will be two performances only, on Mondays, June 3 and 10 at 8:30pm, with cocktail and dinner service beginning at 6:30pm. The June 10 show also marks the second anniversary of The Night After The Tonys, a tradition begun in 2012 by Ms. White and Upright Cabaret.

Cast Members from THE BOOK OF MORMON Headline Benefit Concert at The Laugh Factory Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2013

Select members of the Chicago cast of 'Book of Mormon' will perform in a one-night-only cabaret fundraiser, tonight, April 29 at 7:30pm, at The Laugh Factory, 3175 North Broadway.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 24th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 24, 2013

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Jeff nominations are out, 'Big Fish' is open, 'Anything Goes' and 'Mormon' perform, plus Jessie Mueller's 'Carousel,' BoHo's 'Spider Woman, new season announcements and those two new Spanish opera productions!

Cast Members from THE BOOK OF MORMON to Headline Benefit Concert at The Laugh Factory, 4/29
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 19, 2013

Select members of the Chicago cast of 'Book of Mormon' will perform in a one-night-only cabaret fundraiser, Monday, April 29 at 7:30pm, at The Laugh Factory, 3175 North Broadway.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Extends Performances Through September 8 in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2013

The Second National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, broke the house record in its first week of performances at the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe). The show grossed $1,493,961 for the week ending December 16. THE BOOK OF MORMON began performances on December 11, 2012, with performances now extended through September 8, 2013.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Extends Chicago Run Through 9/8
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the new musical THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, announced today that tickets will be available for 14 additional weeks of performances of THE BOOK OF MORMON at the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe). A new block of tickets for performances June 4 - September 8, 2013 will go on-sale to the public on Monday, January 7 at 10 a.m. Tickets are sold out through March 3, 2013, with some tickets still available March 5 - June 2, 2013.

BWW Reviews: The BOOK OF MORMON: Chicago Cast Rings all the Right Bells
by Misha Davenport - Dec 27, 2012

Chicago production of Tony-award winning show 'The Book of Mormon comes into its own, rightfully deserving all the buzz and praise.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: December 15-21
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 21, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: THE BOOK OF MORMON opens in Chicago, Blythe Danner returns to Broadway, CHICAGO celebrates a milestone, and so much more!

THE BOOK OF MORMON Chicago Brings in $1.4 Million in First Week
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2012

The Second National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, broke the house record in its first week of performances at the Bank of America Theatre (18 West Monroe). The show grossed $1,493,961 for the week ending December 16. THE BOOK OF MORMON began performances on December 11, 2012, with performances through June 2, 2013. Broadway In Chicago and the show's producers have announced some tickets are still available March 5 - June 2, 2013 and due to popular demand, performances are now sold out through March 3, 2013.