David Archuleta Isn't Ready for Broadway

By Amber James Posted Jan 13th 2009 10:15AM

While some 'American Idol' contestants have used their fame to launch their careers on Broadway, David Archuleta says he's not going to be one of them. Archuleta would rather focus on his music career than follow in the footsteps of Broadway bound Idols like Clay Aiken or Fantasia Barrino, he exclusively told PopEater.

"I never really thought about [performing on Broadway.] I am more about performing and doing music. Maybe my tastes will change but not right now," he said.

Instead Archuleta gushed about performing an intimate concert at New York's Hard Rock Cafe. "I'm so excited," Archuleta said. Honored to be performing in the same venue as music's greatest legends, he added, "It's a cozy setting, so it will be a lot of fun."

Drawing in hundreds of screaming fans for a private In Tune concert hosted by Bauer Teen Group, Archuleta was finally able to interact with his fanbase -- something that was difficult to do during the nationwide 'American Idol' tour. Even though he has temporarily given up sold-out arenas, Archuleta is excited things are starting to calm down. "It's really chill and laid back... I'm finally getting a chance to see my family and friends," he said.

Despite his quick breather in New York, he is already planning for the next step in his career. "We are working on my own tour... I'm excited about it because we did the 'American Idol' tour but it was not my own thing. It will be really exciting to see how that all goes," Archuleta said. While no dates have been released, he promises fans that they won't be disappointed.

Archuleta auditioned for 'American Idol' in July 2007 and starred as one of the top contestants on the show. He became the Season 7 runner-up, with his votes falling just short of his competitor, David Cook.

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David Archuleta performs at Sprint Center on July 22, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. Demi Lovato And David Archuletta In Concert Sprint Center Kansas City, MO United States July 22, 2009 Photo by Jason Squires/WireImage.com To license this image (57957922), contact WireImage.com

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Singer David Archuleta performs at NOKIA Theatre on July 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Demi Lovato And David Archuleta In Concert - Los Angeles, California Staples Center Los Angeles, CA United States July 17, 2009 Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage.com To license this image (57927981), contact WireImage.com

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