Contestant Ashley Rodriguez who was singled out by judge Simon Cowell for having the 'it' factor, talks about the time she sang in front of Smokey Robertson at the Berkeley Commencement Concert. See video of Ashley's Golden Ticket interview below, as well as her audition from the show.
AMERICAN IDOL's Amanda Shectman who is a seasoned musical theatre performer and trained opera singer recalls the daunting task of having to perform an Italian aria at the mere age of 7 years old. Watch the video of her interview with AMERICAN IDOL below.
North Carolina native Noel Reese, now proud owner of an AMERICAN IDOL Golden Ticket, recalls in this interview her early start in the arts, as an admittedly nervous 7-year old, performing songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The King and I' and 'The Sound of Music'.
AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Liz Rooney is an Army girl and 911 Dispatcher. Her roots in music came at an early age, starring as 'Simba' in a school production of THE LION KING when she was just 10 years old. See her Golden Ticket interview below.
AMERICAN IDOL's Golden Ticket Interviews features 19-year-old student Carmen Turner who hails from Baxley, Georgia. In the interview piece, Turner speaks about her own idol, Kelly Clarkson, and her role as Dance Captain for her high school's show choir. Turner auditioned for AMERICAN IDOL with a friend, both hopeful to make it past the first audition, but it was Turner who eventually wowed the judges and landed a Golden Ticket.
Day two of the hit reality TV show 'American Idol' continued tonight, moving the audition phase to Atlanta, Georgia, with guest judge Mary J. Blige. Atlanta proved rather comparable to last night's Boston auditions for the less-than-stellar singers, but, for a city that has featured the likes of Fantasia Barrino and Jennifer Hudson (both who held their initial audition in Atlanta), seemed to lack some of the more extraordinary performers. Although there were several good singers in the mix, the more colorful performances stole the show.
Another season of the hit reality TV show 'American Idol' kicked off its ninth season last night, bringing the familiar faces of Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Kara DioGuardio as America's favorite judging panel back to the silver screen. The show that has brought talent such as Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aiken takes talent from across the country and lets America choose who will be the next 'Idol.' Now in its ninth season, 'American Idol' has been one of the biggest reality TV show hits of the decade and has taken the country by storm.
Prior to the BYU victory over Oregon State at the 2009 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas last night at Sam Boyd Stadium, two of the smoothest male voices on The Strip, Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW and Terry Fator of Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands, brought the crowd to its feet.
Prior to the heated matchup between Brigham Young University and Oregon State at the 2009 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, two of the smoothest male voices on The Strip, Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW and Terry Fator of Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands, will bring the crowd to its feet.
Yesterday, Tuesday, November 24, cast members from The Strip's hottest shows, PEEPSHOW, Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS participated as 'celebrity servers' at the Le Cordon Bleu Thanksgiving lunch.
On Friday, November 20, Aubrey O'Day and Josh Strickland of PEEPSHOW, and cast members from Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS became honorary crew members at local McDonald's restaurants in celebration of Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day 2009.
The award-winning York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) announces casting for The Age of Innocence and Play it Cool, the next offerings in its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series.
Aubrey O'Day began performances on September 21st as the newest addition to the PEEPSHOW cast at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. O'Day, who appeared in the hit Broadway production Hairspray, is a Playboy Cover Model (March 2009) and former member of the girl group, 'Danity Kane.' She has taken to the Las Vegas stage as the mistress of ceremonies, the 'Peep Diva,' which was most recently played by Broadway star and recording artist, Shoshana Bean, and previously played by pop superstar, Mel B.
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On Thursday, June 25th, Broadway veteran and hit recording artist Shoshana Bean debuted in Las Vegas' new hit production PEEPSHOW alongside Blonde Bombshell Holly Madison. Bean has taken over the dynamic role of the mistress of ceremonies, the 'Peep Diva,' and she now guides Holly Madison, who plays a timid 'Bo Peep,' in her transformation into a confident, sensual woman.
Broadway director, choreographer and BWW favorite Jerry Mitchell is profiled in the Las Vegas Sun has he puts the finishing touches on his new Vegas production 'Peepshow,' which premieres Monday at Planet Hollywood.
Jerry Mitchell Brings His Las Vegas Creation to Planet Hollywood With Mel B and Kelly Monaco.
Miss USA Crystle Stewart took in the new, ultra-hot show at Planet Hollywood, PEEPSHOW. Crystle met with the cast afterwards to commend them on a great show.
'The Prodigal Father,' a world premiere play by Larry Dean Harris directed by Michael Matthews, will open March 27, 2008, at Celebration Theatre (CT) as a co-production between CT and Playwrights 6 (P6). Television veteran Max Gail plays the title role in a cast that includes Josette DiCarlo, Joe Rose, Allain Rochel and Truly Magyar.
'The Prodigal Father,' a world premiere play by Larry Dean Harris directed by Michael Matthews, opened March 27 at Celebration Theatre (CT) as a co-production between CT and Playwrights 6 (P6). Television veteran Max Gail plays the title role in a cast that includes Josette DiCarlo, Joe Rose, Allain Rochel and Truly Magyar.
