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Toronto, Canada Apr. 7 - 18, 2010; The Canon Theatre
Topic Started: Jul 29 2009, 06:01 AM (1,053 Views)
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April 7 - 18, 2010


The Canon Theatre
244 Victoria St., Toronto


TICKETS: Tickets from $23.00
$99.00
Per Person

Ticket special : You can get tickets to Grease for $25 and $50 for their Wednesday April 7 at 8 PM & Sunday April 11 at 7 PM show only.



SEATING CAPACITY: 2269


SEATING CHART:

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THE VENUE:

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Thttp://www.mirvish.com/OurTheatres/Canon.html

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The Canon Theatre began its life in 1920 as a combination vaudeville and motion picture theatre in the Pantages theatre circuit. With its original 3373 seats, it was the largest cinema in Canada and, with its lavish interior - designed by the great theatre architect Thomas Lamb - the most elegant.

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With the collapse of the Pantages circuit, the Pantages name came off the marquees of almost all the theatres. In 1930, the Toronto Pantages was renamed Imperial and became exclusively a cinema - no more live vaudeville. Management and control were resumed by Famous Players, which retained ownership for more than 50 years.

In 1973, the Imperial was chopped up into six separate cinemas to become "The Imperial 6", one of the first "multiplex" motion picture theatres in Canada. It operated under that name until 1986, when Famous Players lost a vital lease on the Yonge Street entrance to the building to a rival, Cineplex Odeon. Cineplex was able to force Famous Players to sell the theatre, but the victory was a Pyrrhic one; in a bitter legal fight, Famous Players won an injunction forbidding Cineplex from ever again using the theatre for motion pictures.

In July, 2001, Clear Channel announced a pledge of support for the theatre from Canon Canada, Inc. In recognition of this pledge, which guaranteed the continued life and health of an important, historic and beautiful showplace, the theatre was renamed The Canon Theatre. At the same time, Clear Channel leased and turned management of the facility over to Mirvish Productions, owner of the Princess of Wales and Royal Alexandra theatres.


DIRECTIONS:

To reach the Canon Theatre from the Gardiner Expressway, exit at either Yonge Street or Bay Street and drive north. From Bay Street, turn right (east) on Dundas for two blocks, and right (south) on Victoria Street to arrive at The Canon Theatre Box Office, 244 Victoria Street.


RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS:

http://www.agoda.com/north_america/canada/toronto_on/attractions/hotels_near_canon_theatre.html Hotels

http://www.urbanspoon.com/ps/10/8024/Toronto/Landmarks/Canon-Theatre.html Restaurants

Torch Bistro
Downtown/University of Toronto Steakhouse and Canadian
0.0 km Senator Restaurant
Downtown/University of Toronto Diner and Breakfast/Brunch
0.1 km Savoy
Downtown/University of Toronto French
0.1 km +68% Fran's
Downtown/University of Toronto Diner and Breakfast/Brunch
0.1 km +81% Superior
Downtown/University of Toronto International
0.1 km Burger King
Downtown/University of Toronto Burgers and Fast Food
0.1 km McDonald's
Downtown/University of Toronto Fast Food
0.1 km Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Downtown/University of Toronto Fast Food
0.1 km The 3 Brewers Restaurant Micro-Brewery
Downtown/University of Toronto Pub Food and French
0.1 km The Bagel Stop
Downtown/University of Toronto Sandwiches/Subs and Bagels


PLACES OF INTEREST:

1. Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge St. (Brookfield Place), Toronto, ON, M5E 1X8

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A thrilling experience awaits the entire family at the Hockey Hall of Fame with over 57,000 square feet of interactive games and the finest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world.

Unlike other halls of fame and museums, the Hockey Hall of Fame is a vibrant, interactive and innovative destination for guests of all ages and levels of interest. Themed exhibits are artistically designed to colourfully present hockey's passions and storied history. An exhilarating interactive rink area challenges guests to stop the shots from a virtual Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, try to score on Ed Belfour, record their own play-by-play on some of hockey's most legendary goals plus much more.

Not to be forgotten, the Hockey Hall of Fame is the proud home of the NHL's merit trophies, most significantly, The Stanley Cup - on display for guests to explore and touch. All trophies, along with portraits and biographies of each of the 306 Honoured Members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, are displayed in the Great Hall, an awe-inspiring heritage bank building (c. 1885) complete with ornate architecture and a spectacular stained glass dome, the largest of its kind in the Toronto area.

Now open for a limited time – the Hockey Hall of Fame's Montreal Canadiens Centennial Exhibit, honouring 100 seasons of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The display features elaborate showcases, multi-media displays and a specially-designed replica Canadiens dressing room. Artifacts include Jacques Plant's first goal mask, Georges Vezina's final game stick and skates, jerseys spanning from Morenz to Koivu, milestone sticks and pucks, rings, trophies, and so much more.

Getting There:

By Car:
Take the QEW east, continue on the Gardiner Expressway east. Exit at Yonge Street. Go north to front Street.

By Transit:
Take the subway to Union Station Follow the underground PATH system to BCE Place Follow the signs in Brookfield Place to the Hockey Hall of Fame, located on the far side of the Food Court.

2. Toronto Eaton Centre SHOPPING ANYONE ??

Yonge & Dundas, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1

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The Toronto Eaton Centre is more than just a shopping centre. It's an architectural model for shopping malls around the country. Completed in 1979 and given a new facade in 1999, it is the third largest mall in Canada and is one of the city's most popular attractions.

There are more than 285 shops, restaurants, and services to wind your way through including brand new stores like Hollister, Mango, Bebe Sport, Lululemon Athletica and Pink Paw. When you're taking a breather from shopping, you can stop by Centre Court's famous fountain or look up for renowned Canadian artist Michael Snow's sculpture of Canada geese, entitled Flight Stop.

Without question, the mall is a major tourist destination, staying open on most statutory holidays, including Boxing Day (Dec. 26), to accommodate the approximately one million customers a week who walk through the doors. The Canon (formerly the Pantages), and the Elgin and Winter Garden theatres are within walking distance, and if you're hungry Yonge Street is overflowing with cuisine from around the world. Outside, at the Yonge and Dundas corner, street vendors sell their wares while buskers and bands perform for passerbys, lunch crowds and throngs of teens.

Getting there:
By Car :
Accessing the city from tde west via the QEW: exit at Bay$Street. or Yonge Street. Follow Bay Street north of Queen Street. Continue to the Mariott Hotel and turn right into the next driveway to access the Dundas Parkade.
Accessing the city from tle North via the,404/DVP: exit ap Richmond Stree|. Follow Richmofd Street west of Church to Victcria Street, turn right and continue north for two blocks. At Shuter Street, turn left, and cross Yonge Street to access the Yonge Parkade.
Accessing the city from the east via the 401: exit at the DVP south and follow the above directions.
Accessing the city from the west via the 401 there are two options:
1 - Exit at Yonge Street south. Follow Yonge Street 1 block south of Gerrard, turn left at Gould Street (Sam The Record Man), turn right on Victoria Street - turn right on Shuter Street - cross Yonge Street to the Yonge Parkade.
The Eaton Centre is accessible by TTC and the PATH system. Take the Yonge Line subway to Dundas or Queen station.

By Transit:
To take the subway to the Centre, take the Yonge Line to either Dundas or Queen Station.
To take the streetcar to the Centre, take the Dundas line to Yonge and Dundas or the Queen line to Yonge and Queen.



MEDIA:

1.
Taylor Hicks taking it one step at a timeFour years after winning American Idol, Taylor Hicks is still searching for his voice, testing the waters with a role in Grease, coming to Toronto April 7Published On Fri Apr 2 2010


Taylor Hicks now stars in the musical Grease as Teen Angel. He’s come a long way since his days as a boy in Birmingham, Ala. “My youth was a tempestuous time,” he allows, “and the pain of it still lingers in my memory. The key is finding an outlet for that emotion.”

By Richard Ouzounian
Theatre Critic
To Taylor Hicks, winning American Idol and stepping out onto the stage every night as Teen Angel in Grease (starting April 7 at the Canon Theatre) share several distinct similarities.

“There’s a rush of excitement, the cheers of the fans and the feeling that you’re making people happy with your singing, which is all I ever wanted to do.”

Hicks is on the phone from Buffalo, where he’s in the middle of a lengthy tour with the ’50s rock musical. Last July, in fact, he played Ottawa, where Prime Minister Stephen Harper brought his family backstage to meet the 33 year-old Alabama boy, which Hicks calls “one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had.”

That’s a pretty fair tribute to the PM, considering Hicks has had a varied life up to this point, with Hurricane Katrina, a free airline ticket to Las Vegas and a last-minute decision to audition making him the fifth (and at 29, the oldest) winner of American Idol back in 2006.

But the story starts a lot earlier, when Hicks was 5 in Birmingham.

“I was at a friend’s house and they were playing a Ray Charles record. It stopped me right in my tracks. I connected with his sound right away. His soul got to me. I was starting to connect with some real emotional stuff around then.”

That’s how Hicks introduces the defining event of his childhood, the emotionally charged break-up of his parents when he was 8. That kind of split is difficult enough for a boy that young, but as Hicks put it, “I bounced around all over the state for the rest of my childhood,” being passed from one relative to another.

“Yeah, my youth was a tempestuous time,” he allows, “and the pain of it still lingers in my memory. The key is finding an outlet for that emotion.”

For Hicks, that outlet was always music. “I spent so many years envisioning breaking into the music industry, ever since I was 6 or 7,” he recalls. “That’s a long time. It was the culmination of sweat and grit and drives in a minivan in the middle of the night on a Southern highway.”

Nothing came easy to Hicks in those early years. He admits he had trouble in school because “music was my calling, not books. I was a weird little kid off in my own world." He reveals the extent of his obsession by confessing that the ’60s R&B duo Sam and Dave "came before Algebra for me.”

So with no money and no other creative outlets, he taught himself how to play music. “The harmonica was first. I didn’t have any music books or stuff like that so I started matching the sound of the harmonica to everyday noises: air conditioners, airplanes, car horns. That’s how I found out about pitch. It was sure an interesting way of learning.”

Later on he moved onto the guitar and then, when he was 18 he wrote his first song, a piece called “In Your Time.”

“That was the whole nine yards,” he recalls with satisfaction. “Putting all those pieces together, making it happen. I could see the light shining out there somewhere.”

The surprising side of Hicks, however, is the hard core of practical realism that’s balanced his artistic idealism all along.

“I always knew show business was one of the hardest businesses in the world, so I tried to have a back-up plan.” He studied business at Auburn University, but admits he had a hard time “trying to finish school and be a musician at the same time. It’s not easy trying to balance things together. I knew I had a calling and I knew it was going to be entertainment in the end.”

After three years of the struggle, he quit, but he doesn’t regret a single moment of his schooling.

“There is no question I picked up a lot from my business studies that I use in my career today. I learned success doesn’t last forever, so you have to try and have as much clout and control over your career as possible. As long as you’re holding the knife, slice yourself as big a piece of the pie as possible.”

Those days were still a ways off for Hicks. He “bounced all over the Southeast” for about eight years, sometimes as a solo, sometimes with a band, never quite finding the magic sound he was looking for.

“I’m still trying to find that voice,” he concedes. “I’ve gone through many hoops in this career of mine and I’ll keep going until I find the right one.”

Then came Hurricane Katrina. Hicks was in New Orleans for a friend’s wedding in August 2005 when the deadly storm hit. The airports were closed and he grabbed “one of the last taxis leaving town” to get out in time.

When he finally arrived at an airport, he was told he could use the ticket he had to fly “anywhere in the U.S.” so on a whim he picked Las Vegas.

Once there, he heard American Idol auditions were going on.

“I knew that winning on that show could bring you success in the music business. I knew it was big. I never actually thought I was going to get on it. I was trying to test the waters a bit.”

He didn’t just test the waters, he rode the waves — big time. Although he may have come on the air as a simple “good ol’ boy,” he had a strategy all worked out.

“You have to be smart in the way you imprint yourself on the viewers every week so that they like you and keep coming back to watch you. You have to be premeditated to use your talents in a different way each week.”

And on May 24, 2006, this quirky 29 year-old with a full head of grey hair was named winner in front of a worldwide audience estimated at 200 million people.

“What did I feel that night? I felt relief. I had worked so hard and so long to get there, I felt I could finally take a breath.”

But he couldn’t. The celebrity machine he’d longed for all his life had arrived and he didn’t like some parts of it.

“I didn’t like being followed by a helicopter full of paparazzi. That’s a very surreal moment. You know you’ve gone from obscurity to fame when there’s a helicopter following you.”

Although the rabid Hicks followers (“The Soul Patrol”) stayed faithful to him, Arista Records dropped him after a single release and his next album was self-produced on his own label.

He saw playing the cameo role of Teen Angel in Grease in 2008 (first on Broadway, then on tour) as a wise career move because “I know my limitations and I wanted to start out with something small, but flashy that didn’t require a lot of acting, but would keep the fans happy.”

As for what lies ahead, Hicks says he feels “this is just the beginning of my career. There’s going to be a lot of things I’m going to do because I’ve worked very hard to get to this point.

“I know this is my calling. And I’m excited for the future. The defining moment hasn’t come for me yet.

2.
The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/big-screen-soul-patrol-idol-winner-taylor-hicks-wants-to-act-in-film-and-tv-90224212.html

Big-screen 'Soul Patrol'? 'Idol' winner Taylor Hicks wants to act in film and TVBy: THE CANADIAN PRESS


Victoria Ahearn, THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Canadian Press, 2010

TORONTO - "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks wants to steer the Soul Patrol toward the big screen.

The grey-haired crooner, who inspired a fervent fanbase that called itself Soul Patrol on Season 5 of the series, says he wants to act in TV and film once he's done playing Teen Angel in the touring 1950s rock 'n' roll musical "Grease."

"I've definitely caught the acting bug and I am looking now at some TV and film opportunities," the raspy-voiced Alabama native said Thursday in an interview at the Canon Theatre, where the show is running through April 18.

Hicks couldn't say what those opportunities are - "Not yet. I wish, I wish," he said with big grin - but he noted he hasn't abandoned his music career.

In fact, he plans to record a country-influenced album after the "Grease" tour this summer.

"I'm not going to release it yet but I'm going to be working on it along with the film and TV opportunities," said Hicks, 33, a harmonica and guitar player with a down-home soul/blues/R&B vibe.

"It would be a great kind of multimedia idea that would allow me probably another tour, too."

Touring is something the Birmingham-born musician has been doing for much of the past 4 1/2 years, initially for his post-"Idol" duties, then for his first two albums, and now the "Grease" tour.

Though his success on the music charts hasn't matched that of many other "Idol" winners, including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, he has impressed critics in playing Teen Angel, Frenchy's mentor who drops down from heaven to sing "Beauty School Dropout."

Hicks first took on the role on Broadway in 2008, following in the footsteps of such superstar performers as Chubby Checker and Frankie Avalon, who played the role in the 1978 "Grease" film.

He was shocked to learn that his character makes his grand entrance on stage in a giant ice cream cone that drops from the ceiling.

"It never really occurred to me that I would be starring in a Broadway show in the first place, but actually starring in one in a dairy-dip cone 40 feet above a stage ... I was completely shocked."

Teen Angel is now "Taylor-ized it," as Hicks puts it, with new R&B arrangements and his self-designed costume, which he describes as an "Elvis-meets-Liberace" suit with about 13,000 rhinestones.

He also sings his own original songs during encores in the touring show, which Prime Minister Stephen Harper saw when it ran at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa last July.

"The Teen Angel role, for me, is my first true step into acting, which is something that I will probably explore a lot more now that the role ... has been so successful," he said, noting he's always idolized performers who "touch on every aspect of entertainment."

"For me, the career is a marathon, not a sprint, so to speak."

As for "Idol," he believes it still has staying power even with the recent announcement that judge Simon Cowell will leave after this season.

"The idea is the American dream and the dream of being a great singer, a great entertainer. I don't think that idea has faltered any since the show's conception," he said.

"I do believe that there is going to be a revolving door of judges ... but I think ultimately the idea with 'American Idol' is that people at home can get behind an artist and watch them develop in front of their own eyes and realize their dreams and talents, and I think that idea won't change."

http://news.therecord.com/article/695400
3. The Star Review
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/theatre/article/792077--grease-served-on-a-sorry-show-plate

Published On Thu Apr 8 2010

By Richard Ouzounian
Theatre Critic

Grease



By Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. Until April 18 at the Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212

At this point in time, nearly 40 years after its creation, trying to review Grease, which opened Wednesday night at the Canon Theatre, is like trying to give a notice to a Big Mac.

What do you ask? Were the all-beef patties juicy? Was the bun nice and toasty? How about the special sauce?

You see what I mean. It’s not a musical, any more, it’s a commodity, which people gulp down in search of mindless entertainment, with memories of the iconic film version and dozens of amateur, summer stock and school productions behind them.

Well, this time around, the patties are kinda dry, the bun is sorta soggy. But the special sauce has some zing.

The leading roles of Danny and Sandy in this 1950s spoof need a lot of personality to make them stand out. Josh Franklin, as Danny, has a certain sweetness that’s appealing and he sings “Sandy” with grace and ease. But that’s supposed to be his hidden side and Franklin is less successful in showing his sexy, macho image. And as for Sandy, Lauren Ashley Zakrin has only one thing in common with the lady who owns the role, Olivia Newton-John: three names.

What about the bun holding the whole thing together? Well it seems like Kathleen Marshall’s major direction must have been “Overact like hell!” and her cast have obeyed her. Some of them are turning in misguided tributes to their favourite stars, with Kelly Felthous playing Marty like Kristin Chenoweth on acid and Laura D’Andre giving us a Rizzo who resembles Patti LuPone as a marine.

Choreography? Marshall has neither taxed her imagination or her dancer’s stamina. It’s pretty tame stuff. Derek McLane’s set is the usual touring collection of wobbly drops and only Martin Pakledinaz’s costumes have some zip.

But there is some excitement in the special sauce. Taylor Hicks is the real attraction here for most people, playing Teen Angel, who only sings one number. Fortunately, Hicks does it with wit, style, just the right amount of camp and an amusing sense of self-mockery. By the time he whips his trademark harmonica out for a few licks, everyone is happy.But you can’t say the same for the rest of the production. The script is now so tired that the only lines which drew big laughs were the local ad libs about Penetang and Honest Ed’s.

Hopelessly devoted to you? Not any more, kids. Sorry.

3.
Taylor Hicks lights up Toronto stage

Former Idol winner takes on role of Teen Angel in Grease

Larry Busacca
Taylor Hicks plays Teen Angel in the Toronto production of Grease, playing until April 18 at the Canon Theatre.
JOHN KEILLOR
FOR METRO CANADA
April 09, 2010 12:00 a.m.

The movie musical Grease is pure American iconography.

The stage version of that film, happening now at the Canon Theatre and starring 2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, upgrades this classic.

Hicks performs the role of Teen Angel, originally sung by Frankie Avalon, who crooned Beauty School Dropout for Didi Conn’s Frenchy in the 1978 film. The transition from Idol to icon is a welcome challenge for Hicks.

“I feel blessed to sing this role and make that connection, to bring the Teen Angel to a new generation of fans,” says Hicks. “We all loved the movie as kids.”

Hicks became a TV pop sensation on American Idol, when he was voted to win its fifth season with 63.4 million votes. He followed up his victory with an album that went platinum. His debut single on the Billboard Charts, Do I Make You Proud Now, entered at number one.

Frankie Avalon, the original Teen Angel, had a similar impact on the American pop charts when his single Venus went to number one for five weeks in 1959. He scored big both in the song charts and in ’60s summer movies like Beach Blanket, marketed to American teenagers.

Hicks is reviving the Teen Angel. His young fans refer to themselves as the Soul Patrol, and his albums sell well. It’s like he’s refurbishing Avalon’s cameo character, polishing it up for the new millennium.

As a performer, Hicks says he is only sometimes in control of his career, while other times his career is in control of him.

Though he’s an active singer-songwriter, putting his stamp on Teen Angel is his current priority. And as an Idol-turned-icon, Hicks puts his own stamp on this production too, singing his own tune, The Distance, as an encore.

• Grease is at the Canon Theatre until April 18


http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/entertainment/article/498723--taylor-hicks-lights-up-toronto-stage



A Splash News Photo of Taylor entering the theatre for his last performance at the Canon Theatre in Toronto :

Posted Imagecourtesy of John R. Kennedy , Splash News.




SOUL PATROL MEMORIES:

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1. ianbender:
Grease was Good! and Taylor Hicks was a good guy!

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2. bubbleglass:
saw #Taylor #Hicks and his sparkly suit in Grease tonight. Grease is the word?



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3. forblueice:

Grease was blah the other night. Best bit was Taylor Hicks. Movie > Stage and that's saying A LOT!

4. Poolie:

Then the cone appeared, my heart started to beat faster, the grin that was stuck on my face from opening curtain became an all out smile and the anticipation heightened. And there he was, descending from the heavens in all his midnight blue, sparkling glory. It’s a good job my daughter is an ER nurse because I think I was close to needing defibrillation. I clapped and cheered, as much, maybe a little bit more, than the rest of the patrons. If it wasn’t a sold out show, it was damn close, I couldn’t see any empty seats and everyone was right into it. I appreciated the whole cast but this was Taylor on the stage. His voice was loud and strong and he nailed it. He did his hammy bits and the crowd loved it. The laughs were in the right places and Frenchy’s “I voted for you” got the biggest applause.
.... Domenic came out with the mike stand and announced Taylor. The audience erupted and Taylor did a rousing rendition of Seven Mile Breakdown. I would say Toronto loved our boy

Re M&G: had Taylor Hicks all to myself for fifteen minutes or more, it was wonderful, he’s handsome, charming and I was smitten, the woo was “in the house".

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5. girlylindsay

Just saw the play grease in toronto and met taylor hicks... What a beautiful night

6. alikoh:

lightninnnnnnn! Twas good. Taylor Hicks dances funny.

Posted ImageTaylor singing SMB after the performance
7. RandyTD:


"Grease" Toronto Taylor Hicks from American Idol is FANTASTIC

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8. sallyannlady

And it opens up, and there he is, in all his angelic glory. In all the videos I've seen of this, nothing beats the real thing. But I was so nervous for him being up there- if his foot just slipped, that would be it. But he landed safely, and did his little wiggle before he started to sing, and I let a "WHOOOO" out of me. The scene was so good, and he was so cute & funny. ....the whole show was thoroughly enjoyable. Then he came out at the end and did SMB, and I was in my glory- it was wonderful. After, when he was out signing CDs, I went out, because there wasn't anyone to tell me what to do for my M&G, and I saw Bill Will (NOT Clay) and motioned for him to come over, and told him this. He looked at the confirmation email I had brought, and said, "OK, go back into the theatre and wait, and when we're done here, I'll come and get you." I waited about 15 minutes, and they were turning the lites out in the theatre itself, when, coming through the seats towards me, were little Bill with Taylor beside him. He was just so sweet, he knew who I was, asked how I was doing, spoke about different things, how much his call had meant to me,

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9. SarahLeitch:

GREASE woot!!!! How I love taylor hicks http://twitpic.com/1gonnr

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10 Angie blogs:

American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks played the role of "Teen Angel" and did a good job in his role,

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11. Coder

I waited patiently for the cone to appear and when it did, it was all I could do to just sit there. Then the cone opened and there was our Soulman. Shining like the star he is. The theatre became filled with clapping and shouting. Ok, Taylor did his performance and you could tell everyone enjoyed watching. Then he slipped back onto the lift and up he went. Singing and pulling out his harmonica. It was awesome how the crowd reacted to him playing the harmonica. Then he cone drifted out of sight and the show continued. At the end when the whole cast came out on stage and Taylor sang Grease is the Word the whole crowd sang along with him and applauded with great force. Taylor worked the crowd and then it was over. Well, not all! Vince came back out on stage and told them about his CD and introduced that he would be singing a song from his CD. The crowd was excited that he was going to sing and as he raised his hands above his head clapping, they all joined in. I don't believe there was a set of hands not in the air and clapping. I believe he put on the best performance of Seven Mile Breakdown that I have ever seen him perform. They loved him, is all I can say. What a crowd of people. They saw his talent and enjoyed every minutes of it.


.....Taylor continues to give each show his all. After the show you could hear everyone talking about how impressed they were with Taylor.

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MEDIA BLITZ:


MEDIA BLITZ: ALL DOWNLOADS CAN BE FOUND IN THE MEDIA VAULT

TORONTO CANADA IS IN THE SAME TIME ZONE AS THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES EST .

Thursday, April 8



8:05 – 8:20 AM Live interview on BOOM 97.3 (#1 hits) Breakfast Show

DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE
They do post their videos.

http://twitter.com/Boom973 There twitter page
http://chbm.player.myastralmediaradio.com/ To listen live

http://www.boom973.com/

Posted ImageColeen from the 97.3 staff and Taylor


This is a discussion about Tiger Woods and Jesse James !!!
Taylor believes Tiger's indisgressions are worse than Jesse's. It is hard to rectify when children are involved.
Bullock has a higher profile than Tiger's wife........so it effects her more. Taylor concurs.
A minor "Taylor Swift" case of mistaken idenity.???
As an aside, one of the people on the show went to see Grease last night and thought Taylor was fabulous.


8:30 AM Live interview on CFRB Newstalk 1010 with John Moore
DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE

http://radiotime.com/station/s_31141/Newstalk_1010.aspx To listen online

http://www.newstalk1010.com/

It is raining in Toronto ............

A lot of background information about Idol , about his early career and how he got into Grease.



Taped interviews will be conducted on this day as well, with air times TBD

ALMOST ALL THE OUTLETS BELOW HAVE THE SAME ARTICLE THAT YOU WILL FIND IN FULL TEXT IN THE REPLY POST BELOW THIS ENTRYCanadian Press


The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/breakingnews/big-screen-soul-patrol-idol-winner-taylor-hicks-wants-to-act-in-film-and-tv-90224212.html

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Big-screen 'Soul Patrol'? 'Idol' winner Taylor Hicks wants to act in film and TV
By: THE CANADIAN PRESS

8/04/2010 11:12 AM

- "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks wants to bring the "Soul Patrol" to the big screen.

The grey-haired crooner, who inspired a fanbase known as the "Soul Patrol" on Season 5 of the series, says he wants to act in TV and film once he's done playing Teen Angel in the musical "Grease."

Hicks first took on the role on Broadway in 2007 and is now in the touring production, which is running in Toronto through April 18.

He says he's "definitely caught the acting bug" from playing Teen Angel and he's now "looking now at some TV and film opportunities."

Hicks says he can't say what those opportunities are yet, but he assures fans that he hasn't abandoned his music career and wants to release another album.

Hicks has put out two albums already, but his success on the music charts hasn't matched that of many other "Idol" winners, including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.


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A Tweet: Kim D'Eon interviewed Taylor and became a pink lady and got Taylor Hicks to sing beauty scool dropout to me. Such a blast!

Here is a video from Mirvishproductions, possibly the Kim D'Eon one since he sings BSD to her while she is in a pink lady costume. It looks like her photos.




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