A first look at nic rouleau, syesha mercado and ben platt in chicago book of mormon. The book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha. After the chicago production closed on october 6, 20, the same production began touring the. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon at bank of america theatre. Mercado was the thirdplace contestant on american idol season 7. Syesha mercado as nabulungi and ben platt as elder cunningham in the book of mormon.
Are there always sro tickets or just when they sell out. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Ben platt in 2017 in december 2016, platt originated the title role in dear evan hansen on broadway at the music box theatre. On broadway by handelman, jay sarasota herald tribune.
Nabulungi syesha mercado falls for mormon missionary elder arnold cunningham ben platt in the chicago production of the book of mormon. Broadway buzz videos, interviews, photos, news and. The book of mormon appleton tickets the book of mormon. Syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. The washington post says, it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals. Aj holmes sb elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabalungi aj is a hilarious cunningham. Bank of america theatre, chicago 1 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. The book of mormon, chicago s sitdown production of the hit broadway show that is totally outrageous and equally endearing, will end its run at bank of america theatre on oct. The book of mormon, now five years old, has returned to chicago for second time in two years, still wildly popular, but more of a known entity. Syesha mercado has spent almost a year in chicago starring as the african village girl nabulungi in the onstage hit the book of mormon eleven months is long time to get to know one of the more popular tourist spots in the united states. When the beautiful syesha mercado, as the downtrodden nabulungi, sings of that faraway mormon capital sal tlay ka siti as the place. Nic rouleau, ben platt, and syesha mercado photo from i saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour.
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Mercado, who has been performing as nabalungi in the chicago production of the musical, will assume the role on broadway from asmeret ghebremichael. Jasmin is the web architect and content manager for book of mormon central. But what audience members dont realize is that almost all of the cast. Syesha mercado is a famous singer, songwriter, actress, model, who was born on january 2, 1987. The hilarious new musical comedy the book of mormon is returning to the stage at the oriental theatre in chicago and tickets for all performances are now onsale. From january to june 2014, mercado reprised the role of nabulungi in the broadway production of the book of mormon. The book of mormon tracked chicago july 19, 20 nic rouleau elder price, aj holmes us elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassedy elder mckinley. The book of mormon is a musical comedy with music, lyrics and book by trey parker, robert. The 10 best restaurants near the book of mormon, chicago. The book of mormon broadway in chicago the book of mormon book, music and lyrics trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez directed by casey nicholaw and trey parker bank of america theatre, 18 w. Dont forget to check out metromixs theater channel for more information. As a person born on this date, syesha mercado is listed in our database as the 48th most popular celebrity for the day january 2 and the 380th most popular for the year 1987. We offer here a growing collection of resources for studying the book of mormons origins, claims, and teachings.
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Chicago s james vincent meredith gives solid support as her father mafala hatimbi all the more fun for chicago audiences because we usually see mr. Syesha is currently starring as nabulungi in the book of mormon at the bank of america theatre in chicago 20. Studies of the book of mormon is a collection of essays written at the beginning of the 20th century though not published until 1985 by b. Restaurants near the book of mormon, chicago on tripadvisor. American idol finalist syesha mercado joins broadways the book. Meet chicago s 2012 cast of the book of mormon syesha mercado, left, and ben platt in the book of mormon national tour. Depending on whom you ask, the theater district spans approximately from sixth to eighth avenues between 41st and 54th streets. If vegan food guidance is what youre looking for, this actress whos also an american idol alum can surely provide more than a brochures worth. Book of mormon evidences mormonism, the mormon church.
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The famous and entertaining play will leave you laughing hard as it takes the stage at the american bank theatre in chicago. Buy the book of mormon chicago tickets from the official ticketmaster. The book of mormon chicago 2012 syesha mercado as nabulungi. Syesha mercado knew her american idol run was over on tuesday. The best source for the book of mormon videos, tickets, and the book of mormon information. Syesha mercado and ben platt have key roles in the book of mormon, an irreverant religious satire playing in chicago.
Recently, syesha produced her first singing showcase at chicago s city winery. As much of the shows satire is aimed at the cliches of socalled golden age musicals as at dogooder fantasies of africa, and the laughs still roll easily. The tony awardwinning hit musical the book of mormon. I am planning on trying to see a 2 pm this saturday and im not sure what to expect. Critics hailed his work, calling it historic and one of the greatest leading male performances ever seen in a musical. I thought this book gave some great insight to the women of the book of mormon and their impact in history. The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassidy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, j. Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago tribune. The book of mormon tickets up to 75% off and 100% moneyback guarantee from collaborative efforts of creators of south park and writers of avenue q, the book of mormon unveils tale of two young mormon missionaries and their journey through a remote village in uganda.
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Meet the chicago cast of the book of mormon chicago. She was a late addition to the cast, replacing stephanie umoh during rehearsals in the role of nabulungi. Has anyone tried to get standing room tickets for book of mormon recently. Ben platt, nic rouleau and american idol finalist syesha mercado are the new leading trio of broadways the book of mormon, beginning jan. The satirical broadway musical from the creators of south park has already extended its run at the bank of america theatre through june 2, 20. Weekend the book of mormon tickets are often more expensive because thats when the majority of people have time off of work try attending a tuesday show. Broadway smash book of mormon hits the stage at van. Shop apparel, souvenirs, and more today from the broadway musical. A biography, then paul gutjahr is a particularly wellqualified non mormon writer. Gavin creel elder price daniel buckley sb elder cunningham. Book of mormon chicago america december 23, 2012 nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy, james vincent meredith, christopher shyer, david aron damane, etc. The book of mormon original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 24, 2011 and is currently playing. Actor nic rouleau is calling chicago home while playing the lead role of elder price in broadway in chicago s smash hit run of the book of mormon, now playing until sept. In jan 2014 american idol finalist syesha mercado will make her broadway debut playing nabalungi in the 2011 tony award winning musical the book of mormon.
Accompanied by local artists, the songstress performed original pieces and covers. Mercado performed in the chicago transfer production of broadway musical book of mormon. Congrats to american idol season 7 alum, syesha mercado. Coming to the stage to perform in the book of mormon are such talented stage actors as syesha mercado, matt loehr, daniel breaker, lewis cleale, derrick williams, stephen christopher anthony, jacob ben widmar, daxton bloomquist, graham bowen, and ryan breslin. James alexia khadime, samantha marie ware, syesha mercado zahra newman, samantha gurah, anette. Syesha mercado, a finalist on the american idol talent show, has taken over the featured role of nabulungi in the chicago production of the book of mormon, representatives of the show have. Syesha mercado dreaming big on broadway and film just. Casey barrett, tallia brinson, rob colletti, patrice covington the book of mormon. The third place finisher has been playing nabulungi in the chicago company of book of mormon.
Syesha mercado talks about her american idol experience syesha mercado was a lateblooming american idol seventhseason finalist, but once she hit her stride, she rode it all the way to the top 3. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover syeshas connections and jobs at similar companies. Syesha mercado joins the book of mormon as nabulungi in. Third place american idol finalist, singer, songwriter, actress. For broadway fans, dining and staying in and around the theater district is a must. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is an american singer, songwriter, actress. Now, shell be taking over the role on broadway, beginning in january.
She administrates all the web properties of book of mormon central and provides computer support for our users. After this piece went to press, producers announced that syesha mercado had replaced umoh as nabulungi. Also cast as the lead female character, mia, in dreams, syesha is proving that when it comes to dreaming, the sky is the limit. According to the chicago tribune, american idol finalist syesha mercado has joined the cast of the book of mormon in chicago and will be playing. Syesha mercado, this regions last idol hopeful, finds her dreams realized with turn in book of mormon every day, former american idol finalist syesha mercado spends at least a few minutes adjusting to the reality that dreams do come true. A music teacher introduced her to the animated series while she was in. Our own hometown idol, syesha mercado, who was the 3rd finalist in season 7 of american idol, played the role of nabulungi making her broadway debut in 2014. I saw a lot of theatre last year ive seen a lot of theatre in my life, for that matter and none of it has captured my heart as utterly, thoroughly, and immediately as the chicago cast of the book of mormon, which became the 2nd nationaljumamosi tour. The book of mormon december 27, 2012 san francisco gavin creel, jared gertner, samantha marie ware creel and gertners last show. But unless you planned far in advance, like those who. American idols syesha mercado heads to broadway mjsbigblog. According to seatgeek data, the cheapest time to purchase the book of mormon tickets is may.
The new york times calls the book of mormon the best musical of this century. Syesha raquel mercado born january 2, 1987 is a singersongwriter and actress. The tony awardwinning hit the book of mormon, which played an extended, 43week chicago engagement last season, will return to the bank of america theatre in early 2015 as part of the broadway in. We are offering tickets as part of different deals and prices so that you have the freedom to book them without going out of your budget. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. American idol finalist syesha mercado is taking over the role of. The book of mormon chicago il tickets are up for grabs. Making a music star and she won florida super singer. She is currently making her mark as the lead female character, nabulungi, on broadways the book of mormon. News the book of mormon, with nic rouleau, ben platt and syesha mercado, opens in chicago dec. Syesha mercado the book of mormon at the book of mormon new york, new york 310 connections.
Book of mormon extended nabulungi syesha mercado and elder cunningham ben platt get excited about baptism in the book of mormon, now at the bank of america theatre in chicago. The book of mormon at bank of america theatre through oct. Mercado, 26, is a big fan of parkers and stones, both of whom she met while performing book of mormon in chicago. Book of mormon chicago nic rouleau elder price, ben platt elder cunningham, syesha mercado nabulungi, pierce cassidy elder mckinley, james vincent meredith mafala charlie and the chocolate factory broadway. Syesha mercado celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Photo galleries chicago david cook, david archuleta, syesha mercado 07262008 mj santilli uncategorized 8 after the jump, check out my gallery of photos from last saturday idol show in chicago featuring davic cook, david archuleta and syesha mercado. As book of mormon ends chicago mission, tears of laughter run to. The book of mormon, winner of nine tony awards including best musical, just launched its second national tour in chicago at the bank. Book of mormon tickets book of mormon discount tickets. Nic rouleau, ben platt, syesha mercado, pierce cassedy. Id love to read through the show, and read the technical aspect of the show. Holmes is set to join the second national tour of the book of mormon as elder cunningham. Dreaming to become a gospel singer one day, mercado signed a contract at age nine with the take stock in children, a scholarship.
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