Season 2's outspoken Aretha-like axed contestant Frenchie Davis was an early front runner until racy photos of her leaked. Despite the fact that she was never really able to compete on Idol the way she was supposed to, Frenchie has been able to secure a foothold in the entertainment industry regardless and has become a person of authority when it comes to discussing the show.
Like many Idol alums, Frenchie has found her niche in musical theatre. Having played a multitude of parts in the Broadway production of RENT beginning in 2003, Frenchie was perhaps best know for the soloist in "Seasons of Love." After taking a break to play the role of Effie in a west coast tour of Dreamgirls in 2004 prior to Jennifer Hudson immortalizing the role, Frenchie returned to RENT where she stayed until May 2007.
Frenchie has taken time to experiment in the recording studio as well, where she has recorded "Silent Night" for the Idol compilation album American Christmas, which was released Nov. 25.
She can now be found starring in the 30th anniversary national tour of Ain't Misbehavin', which will is scheduled to run until spring 2009. Former fellow Season 2 alums Ruben Studdard and Trenyce are also starring in the production.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Keeping up with Frenchie Davis
Monday, November 3, 2008
Keeping up with Anwar Robinson
Once considered to be the front runner of the fourth season of Idol, Anwar Robinson was not able to sustain enough enthusiasm to carry him to a win, and placed seventh instead. Although things have not necessarily panned out for him recording-wise, Anwar has been able to make a name for himself in the musical theatre world.
Last year, Anwar embarked on the 2007-2008 international tour of RENT, in which he played the role of Collins. The tour had stops in the U.S., Canada and Japan.
Anwar is now set to play Jesus in the Syracuse production of Godspell, which begins Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 28. He also has a charity single called "Chosen," which is allegedly for sale but there is no link to purchase it on his official music MySpace page.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tamyra to perform with cast of RENT at Tony Awards
Season 1 fourth-place finalist and ultra-shocking early bootee Tamyra Gray will finish her run on Broadway in RENT on Sun., June 15, when she performs with the show's cast one last time at the 2008 Tony Awards. Per Tamyra's mother in a blog entry:
As most of you know, this will be her last performance with Rent. But, it won't be the last you will hear from her.Before starring in RENT, Tamyra had a short-term, 12-week role in Bombay Dreams in 2004 that was cut short when the show closed in January 2005 due to poor box office returns. The Tony Awards will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
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