Alum Taylor Hicks Returns to Hoover, Taylor gives back

"Grease" Broadway Star/HCS Alum Taylor Hicks Returns to Hoover


(HOOVER HIGH/Aug. 22, 2009) – Hoover’s own Taylor Hicks has scheduled a visit to his alma mater, Hoover High, for Wednesday, September 23rd.

The American Idol winner and Grease Broadway star returns to Birmingham that week while Grease is being staged at the BJCC Concert Hall. With regard to his Hoover High visit, Theatre Director Nancy Malone envisions a quaint conversation with theatre students about Hicks’ rise to fame in the entertainment industry.

“It’s so exciting to see someone who is local who has made it professionally in the arts. It’s a testament to the theatre department that alumni want to come back and share. It puts the spotlight on a very vibrant program at Hoover High,” Malone said.

According to Malone, a parent of a theatre student made some business connections which led to Hicks’ visit.

“We have some wonderful parents who have done a lot for the program,” Malone said.

Taylor Hicks’ visit has taken on new meaning in recent days – as the school has learned that select Grease cast members will accompany the Idol.

“We felt honored just to have Taylor come. When they said, ‘hey some cast members can come too‘ we thought that was so gracious. Theatre and the arts are very important in our area and to have people come and give back is an incredible thing.”


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Leave it to our man to do something good for kids. Ya gotta love him.

That's just the sweetest thing - I'm so proud of him. And I am equally impressed with the Grease cast. How kind are they to offer their time as well. Here's to the theatre kids at Hoover High - I hope this visit inspires THEM to amazing heights!!!
~tyg