“Which way to the stage?” – Rent

Tony winner Heather Headley played her final performance in The Color Purple on Sunday afternoon. She began her run at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on May 10. She was playing the role of Shug Avery.  Headley received rave reviews for her performance as Shug, who, according to Playbill is…”both bold and insecure, brassy and tender, …a flashy Blues singer.”

According to twitter, Clay Aiken was in the audience to see his friend Heather, on her final performance.  I hope he was there and had a chance to give Heather a big hug after the performance.

I will always remember seeing Clay Aiken when he starred in Spamalot on Broadway.  It was a wonderful experience and Clay was amazing.

Do you remember the other times that Clay has performed on Broadway?  Let’s take a quick look at those performances.

May 24, 2004

New Amsterdam Theatre

With Heather Headley – Can you Feel The Love Tonight

Benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids

 April 29, 2008

Minskoff Theatre

“The Prayer” with Hannah Waddingham

Broadway Cares “Easter Bonnet” Competition

 February 7, 2011

Longacre  Theatre

“Home” from The Wiz

Broadway Backwards 6

 January 18-May 4, 2008 – Original Run
 Sept. 19, 2008 – January 4, 2009 – Return Engagement

 Spamalot

Shubert Theatre

Role:  Sir Robin, Guard, Brother Maynard

The talented SueReu put together a wonderful set of videos about Clay and his professional career.

#5 is all about Clay on Broadway.  Whether this video is new to you or you have seen it before, it is worth a look.

ENJOY!!!