Three Former Idols in a Seattle Holiday Production

He was known for reaching his fans through his TV performances, but now Sanjaya Malakar will be testing out his abilities on the stage. He will be a special singing guest in the Intiman Theatre's production of Black Nativity in Seattle. Season one's Karma Johnson will also appear, along with season three's Leah Vladowski (who competed as Leah LaBelle). Each "Idol" alumnus will be singing a solo during the two performances at the annual holiday production. The three singers are alumni of the Total Experience Gospel Choir. Karma appeared in Black Nativity in 2001, and Vladowski made her debut at age 12 in the first five runs, 1998-2002. This year's 10th anniversary production begins Nov. 28 and opens Dec. 1 for a run through Dec. 28. As noted on Playbill.com, the first act "retells the Christmas story through the words of the great American poet, Langston Hughes." The second act transforms the entire theatre "into a joyous nondenominational church presided over by Pastor Patrinell Wright and the Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney." You saw his many hairstyles on the show, but you won't want to miss this adorable photo of Sanjaya when he was young!