American Idol Winner David Cook Makes His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots – David Cook straps on his boots on April 3 for a Broadway-debut run as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. The talented American Idol winner is slated to appear in the Tony-winning musical for a limited run through May 5. Cook replaces Jake Shears, who played his final performance as planned on April 1.”I am so thrilled and honored that I am going to be part of this show and get to work with so many amazing people!” Cook said. “I love the collaborative aspect of theater, the idea of being part of a creative team and working it out in front of an audience each night. I can’t wait to join this incredible cast in Kinky Boots including the very talented Wayne Brady and Kirstin Maldonado!” – Read more at Broadway.com
Broadway “Idol”: David Cook hopes “Kinky Boots” role allows fans to see him “in a different light” – American Idol season seven champ David Cook is the latest Idol alum to hit Broadway. Tonight, he makes his debut in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots. David’s thrilled to be part of such a great show…if only he didn’t have to dance.
“I have a pretty big social phobia about dancing that probably stems from doing group numbers on Idol,” he laughs. “If I could get away with the singing and acting and then popping a shot of whiskey before I had to dance in front of people, I’d probably be better off! But yeah, it’s a fear I’m attempting to tackle.” – Read more at ABCNewsRadio
David Archuleta Set for Radio Disney
I am looking forward to being this week's @AmericanIdol Insider on @RadioDisney! I'll be talking about the journey and how it changed my life forever. Make sure to tune-in tonight at 8pm ET/5pm PT at https://t.co/tx8mZiBJ33. Chat soon! pic.twitter.com/EXIM8YURoY
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) April 3, 2018
American Idol Top 14 Heading Back to Los Angeles Next Week
Having a blast with our Top 24 of this new "Season 1" of American Idol. We go back next week to prep them for the live shows. https://t.co/1hmSsLwtvu
— Michael Orland (@MichaelOrland) April 3, 2018