Ghost the musical broadway 17th march 2012 richard fleeshman, caissie levy, moya angela us oda mae brown, bryce. I always considered myself a dreamer growing up of being on broadway, film and television. Chicago december 23, 2012 vob nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane. The book of mormon s chicago cast meet the lead actors in this winters most anticipated musical. Starring in the book of mormon is big step forward for ben platt. Dec 20, 2012 the book of mormon presented by broadway in chicago bank of america theatre open run closes october 6, 20 for tickets, call 8007752000 or visit broadway in chicago.
James, asmeret ghebremichel, syesha mercado, samantha marie ware, kim. When the beautiful syesha mercado, as the downtrodden nabulungi, sings of that faraway mormon capital sal tlay ka siti as the place. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago, through june 2, 20. Now im living my dream with doing broadway right now in book of mormon. The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opened in chicago dec. The book of mormon broadway 2011 housecams master traders notes. Our own hometown idol, syesha mercado, who was the 3rd finalist in season 7 of american idol, played the role of nabulungi making her broadway debut in 2014. Nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala hatimbi, christopher shyer mission president, david aron damane general. Syesha mercado loves vegan chicago while on book of mormon tour. Nov 27, 20 american idol finalist syesha mercado is taking over the role of nabulungi in the broadway production of the book of mormon, replacing cast member asmeret ghebremichael, who will depart the show. Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago production of the musical, will assume the role on broadway from asmeret. Ben platt, syesha mercado, pierre cassedy, james vincent meredith, chrisopher.
World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Mercado has been performing in the chicago transfer production of the book of mormon since 2012. At least on american idol there wasnt much waiting. A pair of mismatched mormon missionaries, one serious and dedicated and the other socially awkward yet well meaning, are sent. From january to june 2014, mercado reprised the role of nabulungi. Making a music star and she won florida super singer. Syesha mercado, a finalist on the american idol talent show, has taken over the featured role of nabulungi in the chicago production of the book of mormon, representatives of the show have. Dreaming to become a gospel singer one day, mercado signed a contract at age. The musical ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Broadway smash book of mormon hits the stage at van. The musical will be the first show in the famous artists broadway theater series for 20142015. Book of mormon chicago america december 23, 2012 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, etc.
From january to june 2014, mercado reprised the role of nabulungi in the broadway production of the book of mormon, making it her broadway debut. Cast members from the book of mormon headline fundraising. Syesha mercado loves vegan chicago while on book of. Feb 26, 20 when american idol runnerup syesha mercado found out at christmastime she was the secret santa for her fellow book of mormon actor james vincent meredith, she bought him a bottle of his favorite. First staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the beliefs and practices of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt. Apparently, according to her tweets shes now in the chicago company of the book of mormon, playing nabulungi. Andrew rannells elder price, josh gad elder cunningham, nikki m james nabulungi, rory omalley elder mckinley notes.
See the schedule of theatre productions in the chicago area john olson. Syesha mercado project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Famous artists broadway theater series to start 20142015. Syesha mercado the book of mormon at the book of mormon new york, new york 308 connections. High praises for broadway in chicago book of mormon. The joel kapity film is set in urban chicago and follows the inspirational struggles of four characters.
Mercado was the third place finalist on the seventh season of american idol. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter run to. Syesha mercado and ben platt perform in the national touring production of the book of mormon. Dec 23, 2012 the book of mormon chicago december 23, 2012 sunsetblvd79s master format. The book of mormon creative team members, from left, matt stone book, music, lyrics, trey parker book, music, lyrics, codirector, cast member nic rouleau, and casey nicholaw choreographer, codirector, take a curtain call with cast members following the opening night show at bank of america theatre in chicago on wednesday, december 19, 2012. I was fortunate enough to catch up with singer, songwriter, actress, and globetrotter, syesha mercado, for an exclusive interview regarding her style secrets and so much more. Third place american idol finalist, singer, songwriter, actress, and model, syesha can do it all. Mar 01, 2011 book of mormon chicago america december 23, 2012 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, etc. A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt in.
From the minds of trey parker and matt stone, the creators of south park, the book of mormon is a hilarious theatrical experience with a catchy and unforgettable score. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassidy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, j. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado 2012. Syesha mercado joins the book of mormon as nabulungi in chicago. January, 20 national tour mp4 mark evans, chris oneil, samantha marie ware, grey henson. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins chicago production. Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just nekia. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics, and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone.
Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. Perform live one day and wait 24 hours for america to decide your fate. Sep 20, 20 syesha mercado has spent almost a year in chicago starring as the african village girl nabulungi in the onstage hit the book of mormon eleven months is long time to get to know one of the more popular tourist spots in the united states. Dec 26, 2012 windy city times news book, music and lyrics by. Dec 12, 2012 syesha mercado, a finalist on the american idol talent show, has taken over the featured role of nabulungi in the chicago production of the book of mormon, representatives of the show have. Feb 28, 20 mercado is currently starring as nabalungi in the popular broadway in chicago production of the book of mormon, which has been extended to sept. National tour, but gilbert and sullivan would be proud of the en. This is a book of mormon playbill from the chicago production in december 2012. Jan 09, 2020 book of mormon also has a special sarasota connection. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado. Mercado performed in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon. The rumored book of mormon 4252011 video with the obc book of mormon december 15th, 2012 chicago, il cast. Mar 23, 2014 former american idol star syesha mercado dropped her manager like a bad habit as soon she landed a big gig doing the book of mormon. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the.
Broadway smash book of mormon hits the stage at van wezel. Accompanied by local artists, the songstress performed original pieces and covers. Syesha mercado book of mormon star sued for sinning. Nov 27, 20 in jan 2014 american idol finalist syesha mercado will make her broadway debut playing nabalungi in the 2011 tony award winning musical the book of mormon. A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt. Dec 20, 2012 the tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon, penned by south park writers trey parker and matt stone, and avenue q songwriter robert lopez, officially opened in chicago dec. Elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassidy elder mckinley kinda blurry. She was a late addition to the cast, replacing stephanie umoh during rehearsals in the role of nabulungi. Her musical influences are whitney houston, etta james, alicia keys, zap mama, lauryn hill, and aretha franklin. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a musical that follows two missionaries sent by their church on their mission that all members must go on to spread their.
If you were hunting for a hilarious show to go and see this weekend, you dont have to look any further than the book of mormon. The book of mormon tracked chicago july 19, 20 nic rouleau elder price, aj holmes us elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley. Oak park actor james vincent meredith lands gig in the book. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the book. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress. American idol star headlines book of mormon theater.
The hilarious new musical comedy the book of mormon is returning to the stage at the oriental theatre in chicago and tickets for all performances are now onsale. It marks the third staging of the book of mormon to open in the u. Mercado then starred as ti moune in the revival of once on this island at the paper mill playhouse in millburn, new jersey. Casey barrett, tallia brinson, rob colletti, patrice covington. The book of mormon appleton tickets the book of mormon appleton plot.
Recently, syesha produced her first singing showcase at chicago s city winery. Book of mormon 3553 gay lesbian bi trans news windy. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just.
A pair of mismatched mormon missionaries, one serious and dedicated and the other socially awkward yet well meaning, are sent to uganda to convert citizens to the mormon religion. The book of mormon tracked chicago july 19, 20 nic rouleau elder price, aj holmes us elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley ajs debut. Syesha mercado joins the book of mormon as nabulungi in. Since december 11, 2012, mercado has been performing in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon.
Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago production of the musical, will assume the role on broadway from asmeret ghebremichael. Dec 12, 2012 according to the chicago tribune, american idol finalist syesha mercado has joined the cast of the book of mormon in chicago and will be playing the featured role of nabulungi. For those of you who have been living under a rock the past six years, syesha mercado was the thirdplace finalist on the seventh season of american idol, and her star has been on the rise ever. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter. Chicago, april 19, 20 prnewswireusnewswire select members of the chicago cast of book of mormon will perform in a. The book of mormon, chicago s sitdown production of the hit broadway show that is totally outrageous and equally endearing, will end its run at bank of america theatre on oct. Cast members from the book of mormon headline fundraising cabaret. Chicago, april 19, 20 prnewswireusnewswire select members of the chicago cast of book of mormon will perform in a onenightonly. I want them to feel inspired and motivated to go after their dreams. But thats not how it worked for former idol contestant syesha mercado.
National tour, but gilbert and sullivan would be proud of the entire show. Opening night was may 30, 2012, on a run through june 24. She was also in the chicago production of the show. Nabulungi syesha mercado and elder cunningham ben platt. The book of mormon appleton tickets the book of mormon. Following the conclusion at bank of america theatre, the chicago company will head west to denverthe home base of the book of mormon and south park cocreators trey parker and matt stonewhere it will set up shop for three weeks oct. Mercado, who grew up and attended college in florida, was a late addition to the cast of chicago production of the book of mormon, replacing ragtime star stephanie umoh around the time the. James, asmeret ghebremichel, syesha mercado, samantha marie ware, kim exum, nikki renee daniels synopsis. Nic rouleau as elder price, center, ben platt as elder cunningham, right, and cast of the book of mormon on tour in chicago. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado 2012 ebay skip to main content.
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