Book of mormon as nabalungi in both the new york and chicago. Nikki renee daniels joins the book of mormon as nabulungi. 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. 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. 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. This petite powerhouse is a theatrical force to be reckoned with, and not only is a triple threat on the stage, but she is also an expert at looking fresh, always putting her most fierce foot. 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 show. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado 2012 ebay skip to main content. The joel kapity film is set in urban chicago and follows the inspirational struggles of four characters. Jan 09, 2020 book of mormon also has a special sarasota connection. I top that off with mushrooms, spinach and garlic, she said. James, asmeret ghebremichel, syesha mercado, samantha marie ware, kim exum, nikki renee daniels synopsis. The book of mormon broadway 2011 housecams master traders notes. 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.
Oak park actor james vincent meredith lands gig in the. May 17, 2014 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane link missing date unknown jumamosi company mp4 cast unknown west end date unknown west end mp4 gavin creel, jared gertner, alexia khadime, stephen ashfield, giles terera, haydn okley, chris jarman link missing. Nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala hatimbi, christopher shyer mission. 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. Syesha mercado, a booker high school graduate who appeared in american idol and the book of mormon, will return to sarasota on. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins chicago. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress and model. 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, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national. Now im living my dream with doing broadway right now in book of mormon.
But what audience members dont realize is that almost all of the cast. 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. 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. Nic rouleau, ben platt, and syesha mercado photo from. Broadway smash book of mormon hits the stage at van. Book of mormon, the chicago america july 19, 20 aj holmes debut nic rouleau elder price, aj holmes sb elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley ajs cunningham debut. Third place american idol finalist, singer, songwriter, actress, and model, syesha can do it all. She sang chain of fools and was accepted into the top 24. American idols syesha mercado heads to broadway mjsbigblog. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter run to. 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. Broadway smash book of mormon hits the stage at van wezel. Mercado was the third place finalist on the seventh season of american idol.
When the beautiful syesha mercado, as the downtrodden nabulungi. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the book. Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. Mar 23, 2014 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, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. 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.
Mercado then starred as ti moune in the revival of once on this island at the paper mill playhouse in millburn, new jersey. The book of mormon appleton tickets the book of mormon appleton plot. The book of mormon is scheduled to play the bank of america theatre, 18 west monroe, chicago, through june 2, 20. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress, and model. The book of mormon appleton tickets the book of mormon. Mercado who finished third on season 7 is being sued by former manager fred crawford, who picked her up as a client not too long after her stint on idol. Book of mormon, the chicago america july 19, 20 aj holmes debut. The musical will be the first show in the famous artists broadway theater series for 20142015. American idol, andrew lane, book of mormon, dreamgirls, ed smith stadium, sam woolf, syesha mercado american idol will be having their finale year in 2016 after 15 years on the air. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado 2012. The rumored book of mormon 4252011 video with the obc book of mormon december 15th, 2012 chicago, il cast. 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. Andrew rannells elder price, josh gad elder cunningham, nikki m james nabulungi, rory omalley elder mckinley notes.
The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha mercado, opens in chicago dec. 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. 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. 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. The american idol finalist currently permeates her fragranced talents in chicago as she costars in the citys production of the tonyaward winning musical the book of mormon. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins chicago production. She was a late addition to the cast, replacing stephanie umoh during rehearsals in the role of nabulungi. After this piece went to press, producers announced that syesha mercado had replaced umoh as nabulungi. Elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassidy elder mckinley kinda blurry. Casey barrett, tallia brinson, rob colletti, patrice covington. Nabulungi syesha mercado and elder cunningham ben platt get. Syesha was the lone woman in the top 3 with the two davids, cook and. Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just.
Accompanied by local artists, the songstress performed original pieces and covers. The third place finisher has been playing nabulungi in the chicago company of book of mormon. Mercado has been performing in the chicago transfer production of the book of mormon since 2012. Nov 27, 20 congrats to american idol season 7 alum, syesha mercado. Ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon at bank of america theatre 44 photograph. Making a music star and she won florida super singer. Book of mormon, the londonengland july 24, 20 matinee. Syesha mercado joins the book of mormon as nabulungi in chicago. Chicago december 23, 2012 vob nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter. 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. Dreaming to become a gospel singer one day, mercado signed a contract at age nine with.
The book of mormon broadway musical jumamosi tour ibdb. Her musical influences are whitney houston, etta james, alicia keys, zap mama, lauryn hill, and aretha franklin. 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. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. Syesha mercado loves vegan chicago while on book of mormon tour.
Ghost the musical broadway 17th march 2012 richard fleeshman, caissie levy, moya angela us oda mae brown, bryce. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress. 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. Syesha mercado bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history learn all about their career on stage. 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. The book of mormon opened on broadway at the eugene one. See the schedule of theatre productions in the chicago area john olson. Oak park actor james vincent meredith lands gig in the book.
Syesha mercado theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Vob with smalls sd mp4 sd let me know which one you want cast. Syesha mercado the book of mormon at the book of mormon new york, new york 308 connections. Joan marcus syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon at. Nic rouleau, center, and members of the broadway in chicago. 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 at bank of america theatre through oct. This is a book of mormon playbill from the chicago production in december 2012. Book of mormon chicago playbill ben platt syesha mercado.
Milwaukeean finds his calling styling wigs for book of. She was also in the chicago production of the show. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon. Now, shell be taking over the role on broadway, beginning in january. Cast members from the book of mormon headline fundraising cabaret. 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. I always considered myself a dreamer growing up of being on broadway, film and television. Sep 01, 2010 the book of mormon chicago december 23, 2012 sunsetblvd79s master format. Syesha mercado and ben platt have key roles in the book of mormon, an irreverant religious satire playing in chicago.
Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago production of the musical, will assume the role on broadway from asmeret ghebremichael. Cast members from the book of mormon headline fundraising. Mercado performed in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon. What is the meaning of syesha, the name syesha means, syesha. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassidy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, j.
Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just nekia. Shes played some of the most coveted roles on broadway, including deena jones, in the traveling national tour of dreamgirls, and nabulungi from the book of mormon, both in chicago and in new york, on broadway. Famous artists broadway theater series to start 20142015. Since december 11, 2012, mercado has been performing in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon. 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. Opening night was may 30, 2012, on a run through june 24. Syesha mercado and ben platt perform in the national touring production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon s chicago cast meet the lead actors in this winters most anticipated musical. Syesha mercados love for southern cuisine and soul food was ignited by her. I want them to feel inspired and motivated to go after their dreams. At least on american idol there wasnt much waiting. 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. Syesha mercado loves vegan chicago while on book of.
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. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the. 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. Syesha mercado joins the book of mormon as nabulungi in. Syesha mercado on local upbringing, idol and mormon news. Chicago, april 19, 20 prnewswireusnewswire select members of the chicago cast of book of mormon will perform in a. 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. 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.
Recently, syesha produced her first singing showcase at chicago s city winery. 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. Nic rouleau elder price, aj holmes sb elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley ajs cunningham debut. Chicago, april 19, 20 prnewswireusnewswire select members of the chicago cast of book of mormon will perform in a onenightonly. It marks the third staging of the book of mormon to open in the u. Sarasotas syesha mercado knows you can go home again the.
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