Posted: Thu., Feb. 19, 2009, 3:00pm PT

Taylor Hicks reups with 'Grease'

Singing plays the role of Teen Angel

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"Americal Idol" winner Taylor Hicks has reupped his contract with the national tour of "Grease," with the performer now appearing on the road with the show through the 2009-10 season.

Hicks, who plays the cameo role of Teen Angel in the tuner, has played in the tour since it went out in December. He also had a stint in the Broadway incarnation, which shuttered in January.

"Grease" will make stops this spring in San Diego, L.A., San Francisco and Portland, among other cities.