On Friday, I had the enviable privilege of talking to ROCK OF AGES Tony Award nominee and AMERICAN IDOL star Constantine Maroulis all about the new musical he is starring in at the Alley Theater in Houston as it eyes Broadway, THE TOXIC AVENGER. In addition to discussing all aspects of the science fiction-themed musical spoof and its creators, David Bryan and Joe DiPietro - of MEMPHIS fame - Maroulis and I also take a look back at his career onstage thus far and his essaying of roles in RENT, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, THE WEDDING SINGER and JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS and ROCK OF AGES, as well as what we can expect from him in the future, near and far. Additionally, he shares his reflections on appearing on AMERICAN IDOL Season 4 and being mentored by fellow InDepth InterView participant Simon Cowell, as well as the immense impact that that entertainment entity, along with GLEE, has had on a whole new generation of theatregoers in the 21st century. Plus, Constantine clues us in to the exciting expansions that have been made to ROCK OF AGES for the forthcoming feature film version that he makes an appearance in, directed by HAIRSPRAY's Adam Shankman, and also shares his experiences recording the ASTEP benefit album A NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS, his new role as a dad and much, much more!
Drew Sarich News
Tony and Grammy nominated composer Frank Wildhorn, who, in 1999, had three shows running on Broadway simultaneously (J&H, SP, and TCW), is about to duplicate that feat in Europe, with three new original musicals.
Tales from the Laughing Place Magazine - a magazine that covers the creativity of The Walt Disney Company will offer exclusive photo coverage of the rehearsals for The Music of Disney Concert that was held in London on December 8 and recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on December 26th.
Sensational international artist JOSH GROBAN will serve as host for the concert BBC RADIO 2 CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF DISNEY.
There will be major cast changes in the world's longest running musical, the legendary LES MISERABLES, at the Queen's Theatre on Monday 23 June.
Broadway's original Cosette, three-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn, will return to Les Miserables twenty years later, to play the role of Fantine (Cosette's mother) beginning Tuesday, October 23
BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 9/11/2007. Updates include: Orfeh , Julian Alvarez, James Anest, Chad Beguelin, Jen Bender, Marc Bruni, Cornell Christianson, Petula Clark, Tom D'Angora, Adriana Gaviria, Steven Hack, Randy Jones, Ralph Lampkin, Jr., Angela Lin, Johnny Rodgers, Drew Sarich, Stephanie St. James, Jim Stanek, Ben Vereen, Brandon Wardell.
The Cameron Mackintosh Broadway and London productions of Les Miserables will swap Jean Valjeans this fall. John Owen-Jones, currently playing Valjean in Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre in the West End, will make his Broadway debut in the role beginning October 23 at the Broadhurst Theatre, while on October 22 Drew Sarich, currently playing Valjean on Broadway, will make his West End debut.
Continuing its free lunchtime series this week, 'New York's 106.7 Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2007' welcomes the casts of Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Stomp and Hairspray on Thursday, August 2nd at 12:30PM on the Bryant Park Stage
BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 7/29/2007. Updates include: Erika Amato, Bert Bernardi, Nicole Dominik, Halley Wegryn Gross, Matthew Gumley, Yvette Lawrence, Jonathan D. Lovitz, Ann Morrison, Eric Nelsen, Kristine Reese, Michael Rupert, Drew Sarich, Max von Essen, Candice Marie Woods.
BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 7/1/2007. Updates include: John Raymond Barker, Natalie Buster, Nicole Dominik, Ryan Duncan, Nikos Floros, Stephanie Burkett Gerson, Michael Gruber, Jonathan Herzog, Randy Jones, Amy Justman, Kendra Kassebaum, Joe Komara, Ann Morrison, Mauricio Perez, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Drew Sarich, Max von Essen.
Drew Sarich will assume the role of 'Jean Valjean' in the new Broadway production of Les Miserables at the Broadhurst Theatre, beginning Monday, July 23, succeeding Alexander Gemignani.
Broadway veteran Chip Zien will take over the role of Thenardier in Les Miserables at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street) beginning Friday, June 29
The Zipper Theatre, one of New York's best-known entertainment destinations, is re-opening as The Zipper Factory.
Drew Sarich will return to the Zipper Theater for a May 7th concert
On Monday, April 23rd at 7 PM, Broken Watch Theatre Company will host a benefit at the Michael Weller Theatre.
BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 4/8/2007. Updates include: John Raymond Barker, Elizabeth Brackenbury, Jonathan Castillo, Sara DeLaney, Larry Hamilton, Randy Jones, Charles Leipart, Telly Leung, Ann Mandrella, Drew Sarich, Melissa Strom, Jason Watson, David Weitzer, Darryl Winslow.
BroadwayWorld.com's New and Updated Who's Who Entries for the Week of 4/1/2007. Updates include: Erika Amato, Elizabeth Brackenbury, Tituss Burgess, Kurt Domoney, Charles Leipart, Ron Melrose, James Leo Ryan, Drew Sarich, Melissa Strom, Jason Watson.
Drew Sarich has been cast in Frankenstein, a new musical based on Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein that will receive private industry readings in Manhattan during the week of December 18th
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