Not great quality in wideshots but very nice closeups. Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just. 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. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy south park. Her musical influences are whitney houston, etta james, alicia keys, zap mama, lauryn hill, and aretha franklin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. The book of mormon has extended its chicago run at the bank of america theatre from tuesday, june 4, through sunday, sept. B book of mormon december 23, 2012 chicago two mp4 files. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy.
Nabulungi syesha mercado falls for mormon missionary elder arnold cunningham ben platt in the chicago production of the book of. 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. Oak park actor james vincent meredith lands gig in the. The book of mormon chicago, il23rd dec 2012megavob nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala hatimbi, christopher shyer mission president. The satirical broadway musical from the creators of south park has already extended its run at the bank of america theatre through june 2, 20. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon growthspotter. 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.
Now, shell be taking over the role on broadway, beginning in january. Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon people who havent seen the show probably know its funny, he said, but their real discovery is going to be the music. 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 opens in chicago dec. When something is created by renegades, is an original tale, has taken years to get out of development hell, swept the award season and been wellreceived by other criticswell, it can be downright intimidating to approach. Syesha mercado has captured chicago s heart with her big voice and endearing performance as nabulungi in the book of mormon. Samantha marie ware, syesha mercado zahra newman, samantha gurah. Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. The chicago production of the book of mormon finally opens tonight at the node. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. After this piece went to press, producers announced that syesha mercado had replaced umoh as nabulungi. The book of mormon chicago 2012 syesha mercado as nabulungi.
Let it be known that the people who run lottery for book of mormon chicago or whoever made this decision are. 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. Making a music star and she won florida super singer. Chicago december 23, 2012 vob nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane. Avoiding bias is tricky, and hype bias is even trickier to sidestep. Mercado is currently starring as nabalungi in the popular broadway in chicago production of the book of mormon, which has been extended to sept. Third place american idol finalist, singer, songwriter, actress. 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. Also cast as the lead female character, mia, in dreams, syesha. Congrats to american idol season 7 alum, syesha mercado. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the.
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. The book of mormon broadway musical jumamosi tour ibdb. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado best capture of. Since her departure from idol, syesha has been extremely busy working on broadway and touring with the dreamgirls national tour, offbroadway in once upon an island, then appearing in the biggest show on broadway, book of mormon as nabalungi in both the new york and chicago. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert lopez, and matt stone first staged in 2011, the play is a satirical examination of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints beliefs and practices that ultimately endorses the positive power of love and service. Text, new interviews, and annotations by steven suskin. Nic rouleau, ben platt, and syesha mercado photo from i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly. Nabulungi syesha mercado falls for mormon missionary elder arnold cunningham ben platt in the chicago production of the book of mormon.
Mercado was the thirdplace finalist on the seventh season of american idol. Ben platt, nic rouleau and american idol finalist syesha mercado are the new leading trio of broadways the book of mormon, beginning jan. 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. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the book. Gregory will perform as a special guest at book of mormon actress syesha mercado s concert tonight at city winery in chicago and then take the stage at 7. The book of mormon closed september 08, 20 chicago buy tickets and see show information. 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. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago.
Jonathan cullen, christopher john oneill awesome video, love this cast. Ben plattdear evan hansenpitch perfecthistorypeople historiafolk. Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. 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. Mercado, 26, is a big fan of parkers and stones, both of whom she met while performing book of mormon in chicago. Bank of america theatre, chicago 1 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. Syesha is currently starring as nabulungi in the book of mormon at the bank of america theatre in chicago 20. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. 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. Book of mormon chicago nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassidy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala charlie and the chocolate factory broadway. Its where your interests connect you with your people.
Ben platt elder cunningham from book of mormon chicago. The book of mormon baptise me ben platt and syesha mercado. The book of mormon at bank of america theatre through oct. Mercado performed in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon. American idols syesha mercado heads to broadway mjsbigblog. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the book of mormon as nabulungi nov 27, 20 11. Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago production of the musical, will assume the role on broadway from asmeret ghebremichael mercado. American idol finalist syesha mercado is taking over the role of. A music teacher introduced her to the animated series while she was in.
Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress, and model. The third place finisher has been playing nabulungi in the chicago company of book of mormon. Parker and stone were best known for creating the animated comedy. She is currently making her mark as the lead female character, nabulungi, on broadways the book of mormon. The book of mormon december 27, 2012 san francisco gavin creel, jared gertner, samantha marie ware creel and gertners last show. Aj holmes as elder cunningham 719 in chicago his debut as cunningham in chicago.
The book of mormon, the book of mormon, dear evan hansen regional,the. The book of mormon closed september 08, 20 chicago. Broadway buzz videos, interviews, photos, news and. The book of mormon january, 20 chicago, il nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy the book of mormon january 22, 20 chicago, il evening.
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