Lauren Pritchard News

Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking and multi-award winning show, is being produced all over the United States as well as in 28 countries around the world. Now, 13 years after Steven Sater first conceived the radical notion of creating a rock musical from Frank Wedekind's notorious symbolist drama Frühlings Erwachen, Applause Theatre & Cinema Books publishes Sater's notes on his famously evocative, poetic lyrics. In the video below, Sater chats with original stars Jonathan Groff and Lauren Pritchard aout what it was like in the beginning. Check it out below!

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!

Talk show listings for Wednesday, June 1.

Talk show listings for Wednesday, June 1.

I have been thinking about Ilse. Remember, the lonely artist girl from Spring Awakening, who was shut out by her family after fleeing from abuse? I think about her un-tied hair, the men's white workshirt she wore, her bare feet and the wildflowers she brought as peace offering to Moritz. I am haunted not only by the notion of the pain she must have endured upon realizing she had been disowned, but also by the physical image of this girl, a specter really, who has recently reentered my consciousness and made me ache like she is real.

Universal Republic recording artist Lauren Pritchard will launch a U.S. tour with Matt White and Brendan James on March 17th in Little Rock, AR.

Universal Republic recording artist Lauren Pritchard will launch a U.S. tour with Matt White and Brendan James on March 17th in Little Rock, AR.

The following guests are set to visit the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Octoer 25 through November 5:

Universal Republic will release Lauren Pritchard's debut album, Wasted in Jackson, on October 26th. Pritchard, who starred in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, recorded the album with producer/Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Eg White (Duffy, Adele) in London, where early reviews have been phenomenal.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, October 25, 2010.

Universal Republic recording artist Lauren Pritchard will appear on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' next Monday, October 25th, coinciding with the digital release of her debut album, Wasted in Jackson. The 22-year-old will perform the album's lead single, 'Not The Drinking.' Wasted in Jackson will be released physically in the U.S. on February 22, 2011.

Talk Show Listings for Monday, October 25, 2010.

Universal Republic recording artist Lauren Pritchard will appear on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' next Monday, October 25th, coinciding with the digital release of her debut album, Wasted in Jackson. The 22-year-old will perform the album's lead single, 'Not The Drinking.' Wasted in Jackson will be released physically in the U.S. on February 22, 2011.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno will feature the following guests in the coming weeks:

Universal Republic will release Lauren Pritchard's debut album, Wasted in Jackson, on October 26th. Pritchard, who starred in the original Broadway production of Spring Awakening, recorded the album with producer/Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Eg White (Duffy, Adele) in London, where early reviews have been phenomenal.

Spring Awakening's Lauren Pritchard has made a music video for her new single Painkillers. The song is off of her forthcoming album titled Wasted In Jackson.

Blog series chronicling the experiences of 'Broadway in South Africa' during their 2010 trip to South Africa.

A second performance by Emma Hunton of Spring Awakening has been added to Joe's Pub by popular demand. In addition to July 20 at 11:30pm, Hunton will also be performing August 9 at 9:30 pm.

RYNESS comes to Joes Pub Monday, July 20 at 7:30 PM RYNESS is a New York City-based rock band that strives to connect with the transcendent in music, passion, and spirit.

United Theatre Company presents Emma Hunton in Concert at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) on Monday, July 20 at 11:30PM. With special guests, Blake Daniel and Morgan Karr.