Hicks Ignites Grease - New York Post article

I didn't see this one posted here yet. Its' wonderful.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06272008/entertainment/theater/hicks_ignites_grease_117373.htm


HICKS IGNITES 'GREASE'
DESPITE PANS, REVIVAL GETS BOOST FROM 'IDOL'
As Teen Angel, "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks is helping draw crowds to "Grease."

By MICHAEL RIEDEL

Last updated: 6:56 am
June 27, 2008

TWO shows that shouldn't be making it - but are - must be given their due today.

First, "Grease" - which vaulted right over the critics to box office glory. It's playing to sold-out houses and is grossing nearly $800,000 a week.

It got a little lift from the Tonys, but its real draw this summer is "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, who's playing Teen Angel.

An insider says Hicks is worth at least $150,000 in extra ticket sales a week.

(Make a note of that, Mr. Agent.)

Whenever Hicks whips out his harmonica, the audience goes nuts.

They're having such a blast that the "Grease" megamix at the end of the show - this is where the critics ran screaming from the theater - now runs 10 minutes, with Hicks singing the title song and then playing it on his harmonica.

Meanwhile, the producers of the show are no longer flinching from the critical blows but are starting to have fun with them.

And get a load of the actual New York Post. Purplebutterflies bought a copy and scanned it, then put it on her jewelry web site for anyone to download.

How fabulous that our loveable Taylor is such a hit in this show. He certainly deserves credit finally for being what we always knew "A Star"!

Thanks for posting this great article!

This is wonderful! Thanks so much for shareing!!! I love all the good vibs Tay is getting from grease!

Great press means great album sales. Our baby's doing mighty fine!
~tyg