Sanjaya Malakar was one of the most memorable contestants during Season 6 of “American Idol.” Since then, he went on to tour with the top 10 finalists from his season, wrote a book, “Dancing in the Music in My Head,” and released an EP. Malakar is now making his New York stage debut in the off-Broadway hit musical, Freckleface Strawberry, at New World Stages. The musical is based on the popular children’s book by Julianne Moore.

BroadwayWorld spoke with Malakar about his days on “Idol” and his off-Broadway debut.

What have you been up to since your “American Idol” days?

Working! I have been keeping busy working on a full-length album, and developing my songwriting.… Read the rest