Oh, No.

And it just keeps getting worse. The worst American Idol winner ever (although not the worst contestant, that would be John Stevens), just signed on to join the revival of one of the worst musicals ever directed by one of the most overrated director/choreographers ever. Taylor Hicks is going to play Teen Angel in Grease. At least the part is somewhat age appropriate, he could have been cast as Danny, perfectly replicating the movie's aesthetic of 40 year olds pretending to be 17. And, while Grease (and everyone involved, except for Max who deserves better) has at least gotten the non-recognition it deserves this time around, the fact that Taylor Hicks can get cast in anything music related just gives too much validation to his obnoxious personality to talent ratio. It tells anyone out there with no musical talent that if they go on a reality show and act spastic to music, they can get a theatre career, which is not the message we want to be sending.

However, the replacement cast news is not all bad. This is Jonathon Groff's last weekend in Spring Awakening (and Lea's as well but we don't care about the girls), and this Kyle Riabko guy they got to replace him is GORGEOUS It would totally be worth seeing the show again just to get an u close view of that naked butt. Kyle is on my list of invitees for some special 1 on 1 (or more depending on who else shows up) time the next time I'm in New York.