Q&A With Constantine Maroulis
It's been four years since Constantine Maroulis was voted off American Idol, but these days he's in the running for another title: Tony Award winner! The star of Broadway's Rock of Ages — a musical that centers on the '80s hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx and REO Speedwagon — spoke to Star at the launch of Season 2 of IFC's Z Rock in New York City on June 3 about his nomination, his Idol roots and what the future holds.
Congratulations on your Tony nomination!
“Isn't that crazy? It is just a silly thing but I am excited. I grew up as an actor and it is an awesome opportunity. It feels really good.”
What was your reaction when you found out?
"I was blown away. I heard some buzz about it, but you know, you never want to expect or assume anything and I tried to stay away from the chatter. But basically I woke up that morning, put on the television and there I was. Not only were they announcing my name but the show got four different nominations, five in total. I am super excited.”
This is your first time going to the Tonys. What's going through your mind? Are you nervous?
"I am very nervous. I have never been to the Tony Awards but I am a big fan of Broadway and a lot of the talent that will be there. I don't do the red carpet comfortably even after all of the Idol madness."
How do you compare being on Broadway to being on American Idol?
“I think the work is the same. You have to approach it with the same mentality. It is life or death stakes. You really have to go into it with everything you've got. You feed off the audience and the energy. We try to prepare and connect emotionally with what is going on."
What has been harder to do? American Idol or eight Broadway shows a week?
“I think the emotional drain that Idol took on, especially me, the emotional journey was intense but I loved it. But this grind, 8-shows a week, rehearsals all afternoon, public appearances it is a lot of work. Nothing compares to the grind of Broadway.”
How long will your run with Rock of Ages last?
“I don't know, we will see. I will likely be there through September and then we will take it from there. I would like to take the show on the road and to the West End [in London].”
Are you looking ahead?
“Absolutely. I am working on some new music and I would love to tour. I would love to be considered for more television and film-type work. I look forward to other challenges such as cut off the hair and do something completely different.”
You would cut off your hair? Isn't that is like your trademark?
“I would for the right role, definitely I would.”
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READERS COMMENTS:
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score one for the underdog
-- b
Huh? Who cares!
-- Norah
Complete waste of words and space. Who cares?
-- ANNE
Dude thought you were cool then now i think somewhere along the way you became way hotter than you were before and are now awsome....
-- kris
Congrats to Constantine Maroulis on his Tony Nomination, and everything, etc.
-- Jon
CONGRATULATIONS CONSTANTINE,
AND MANY MORE WE ARE PROUD OF YOU -- HATZINIK@SEWKIS.COM
Congratulations Constantine! There are more than a few of us over Heathers pulling for you! We will be watching/taping the show tonight! You are on our minds 24/7! Love you, baby! Break a leg!
-- azurespirit
That is awesome. I am so happy for him and hope he wins it all. He's very talented. I am always happy to see Idol winners win awards because we get to know them as their journey goes on with Idol unlike someone we've never heard of before. Congrats to him.
-- Nikki
It would be cool if Constantine shaved his head!
-- Jean Luc Picard
hmm he better not cut his hair the shortest he can go is a like a quaffe other then that he cant cut it because he is not as sexy as he used to be besides it was that hair and those eyes that made him famous why would he get rid of it no offence he is not johnny deppp but when u look at him thats who u think about
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