Studio Tenn Announces American Idol Alumna Melinda Doolittle Joins Cast Of Grease – 10 April 2018 – Franklin, TN – Studio Tenn’s production of the cult-classic musical Grease is gaining another beloved member of American Idol alumni in a breathtaking role you don’t want to miss. Melinda Doolittle, a season six finalist of American Idol who quickly won over the hearts of all with her stunning powerhouse vocals and personal charm, has joined the acclaimed cast of Grease as the illustriously dreamy Teen Angel. The show will run May 10 through May 27 at the Jamison Theater in the Factory at Franklin. – Read more at Franklinis.com
Katharine McPhee Makes Her Broadway Debut in ‘Waitress’ (Photos) – Katharine McPhee‘s smile shines bright as she gives her bow after making her Broadway debut in the musical Waitress on Tuesday night (April 10) in New York City. The 34-year-old actress is playing the role of Jenna, a character previously played on the Great White Way by composer Sara Bareilles and original star Jessie Mueller, among others. – See the Photos at JustJared
Katharine McPhee Thanks Fans After Broadway Debut
Thank you for letting me be your star! ? #SMASHLives pic.twitter.com/Mos7FCEl0M
— Kat McPhee (@katharinemcphee) April 11, 2018
Congrats @katharinemcphee on your debut tonight. You were incredible. ???@WaitressMusical pic.twitter.com/h1rDhahVWu
— Ali Levy (@LevyNYC) April 11, 2018
Katharine McPhee of ‘Waitress’ dishes up pie and more – We know you can sing, and act. But can you bake pie? You know . . . [She laughs.] I’ve actually made a good pie once or twice in my life. About two Thanksgivings ago, I got this amazing crust recipe. That’s always been my favorite part of pie. A friend of mine gave me the recipe. It’s a vodka pie crust. – Read more at Newsday.com
Katharine McPhee and David Foster throw party for her B’way debut – Katharine McPhee and David Foster threw a private party on Tuesday night to celebrate the actress’ Broadway debut in “Waitress.” The not-so-secret couple were spotted holding hands at the bash, which was held at the new lounge Common Ground in the Meatpacking District, and welcoming cast members from the show and other guests. – Read More at Page Six
Lee DeWyze Breaks Down ‘Paranoia’ – “For me, it wasn’t a record I was trying to write, necessarily. It started with one song, and then another song, and then it started to feel like an album. I was able to guide the record from there,” DeWyze told the Inquisitr. “What I try to keep constant is the storytelling aspect of it. You can always enjoy the great harmonies and melodies. People can connect to [the album] because it’s honest and direct at times. That’s the way I write, or at least try to write.” – Read more at Inquisitr
Carrie Underwood’s face: A guide to an enduring mystery – On Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards, country star Carrie Underwood will appear on television. Normally, this would not be a huge deal, as Underwood has consistently been in the spotlight since she won “American Idol” in 2005. However, this time Underwood is poised to steal the show – because in January she revealed that she “might look a bit different” after a “gruesome” injury she suffered last fall. This is the first time she will be featured in public since the accident. – Read more at SFGate
