Diego Enrico, right, said his own experiences as an outsider gave him a new perspective on the problems his LGBTQ+ friends face

RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer Rich@DallasVoice.com

Life is good for Diego Enrico right now — like, really good. After graduating college last year then auditioning for the role of Elder Cunningham in the national tour of The Book of Mormon, the 23-year-old was given that role. And since last September, the Texas native has made his professional debut in the dream role he’s had on his brain for a good while.

“It was one of my favorites growing up, and one of the first times I learned about starting musical theater,” he said. “And this is a dream role. The stuff I do onstage is some of the stuff I thought up years ago growing up in Katy, Texas.”

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