Syesha Mercado News

Petition to Make the Apollo Theater a Broadway House Surpasses 5,000 Signatures

by Stephi Wild — June 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 — October 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 Ram

Nikki Renee Daniels Joins THE BOOK OF MORMON As Nabulungi

by Pat Cerasaro — July 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 — June 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.

Meet the Broadway Class of 2014- Winter Edition!

by BWW Special Coverage — February 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 mont

Nikki M. James Plays Final Performance in Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON Today

by Tyler Peterson — January 5, 2014

Tony winner Nikki M.

Nikki M. James to Play Final Performance in THE BOOK OF MORMON on 1/5

by Nicole Rosky — December 30, 2013

Tony winner Nikki M.

BWW Reviews: THE BOOK OF MORMON Is Freakin' Awesome

by Linda Hodges — December 2, 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 su

American Idol's Syesha Mercado Is BOOK OF MORMON's Next 'Nabulungi'

by Caryn Robbins — November 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 — October 16, 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 — September 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.

Cast Members from THE BOOK OF MORMON Headline Benefit Concert at The Laugh Factory Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 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 — April 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.

Cast Members from THE BOOK OF MORMON to Headline Benefit Concert at The Laugh Factory, 4/29

by Kelsey Denette — April 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 — January 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 BOOK OF MORMON Extends Chicago Run Through 9/8

by Nicole Rosky — January 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).