Taylor Hicks is Broadway Bound

If American Idol judges have their way, Syesha Mercado will end up on Broadway.

Well, for now, Taylor Hicks has beaten here there. The former champion will play Teen Angel in Grease beginning June 6. Taylor will stay with the show until September.

"I am incredibly excited to be a part of one of my favorite musicals. The Soul Patrol's gonna invade Broadway," Hicks said.