Special FeaturesA Day in the Life... with Constantine MaroulisConstantine Maroulis rocks Broadway eight times a week in the hit show Rock of Ages. Playbill.com wants to know: What's a typical day like for a Broadway rock star? Maroulis gave us an exclusive look.
By
Blake Ross
July 01, 2009
7 AM: I woke up early today. My warm-up starts as soon as I get up. I try not to talk that much…but with all the great press the show is getting, that's out the window these days! It's an all-day and all-night kind of job.
12 noon: Met Paul Reisman, my agent, for lunch. We went over some interests that have been coming in. Nice to have options, but I really love doing Rock of Ages and hope to take it all around the world. We have really cool producers—this is their first Broadway show, and they were fearlessly committed to making Rock of Ages happen. They first approached me the day I was eliminated from "Idol." I turned down Kenickie in Grease to be a part of it (the role went to Ace Young instead). I had a good feeling from the start.
2 PM: We went to the Boston Conservatory Senior Showcase where I used to go to school. I never got to showcase my senior year; it was a rough year. I lost my cousin in 9/11 and my best friend's father also died tragically in an accident. This was a huge blow to me. I had learned so much from them over the years, and they both believed in me. I wish they could see me now.
5 PM: Arrive at the theatre. From my dressing room upstairs I like to watch the line forming in front of the theatre. I feed off their energy.
Our show is a 1980s romp about two dreamers that meet on the Sunset Strip. This love story is a brilliant comedy told through the amazing and timeless songs from that "hair-band" era—Bon Jovi, Styx, Journey, etc. It's lots of fun. 5:30 PM: Jason, my best friend, just stopped over. We grab some dinner before the show.
7 PM: I've gotta catch Mike Francesca on YES before the show starts. Love him and love my Yankees!
8 PM Showtime!: It's going to be a great house tonight. I can see the line wrapped around the block. I'm ready to rock! Get into costume—pocket chain, jean vest, give the hair a spray and let's go!
9:20 PM Intermission: Quickly get the score of the Yanks game on a TV backstage. I don't have a costume change, so I can sit for a moment and cool off. The end of Act I is a big production number called "Here I Go Again," originally recorded by Whitesnake. The high F I sing is high, especially when you're dancing. I really do love this cast—they are perfect.
10:30 PM: It was a great show tonight! Then again, every night is a great night on Broadway.
10:45 PM: Signing some autographs and taking pictures. People really love this show; it's pretty awesome to see. I like walking past our billboard in Times Square. My first billboard—it's pretty cool!
Midnight: What a day. Let's do it all again tomorrow! I fall asleep to Sports Center on ESPN...oh, and the Yanks won.
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A Day in the Life . . . with Constantine Maroulis
A Day in the Life . . . with Constantine Maroulis
Constantine Maroulis rocks Broadway eight times a week in the hit show Rock of Ages. Playbill.com wants to know: What's a typical day like for a Broadway rock star? Maroulis gave us an exclusive look.
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Take a peek inside "Mr. Maroulis'" dressing room.
Constantine Maroulis
"I just found out that my softball game against the West Side Story cast was cancelled with all the rain. Bummer. We'll have to kick some Jets/Sharks butt next week! We have an amazing team - Patrick Wilson and Aaron Tveit are on our team."
Constantine Maroulis
"In my dressing room now. I come up here early a lot. It's comfy and, what I like to call, my midtown office. I can hear the crowd cheer as their names are picked in the lottery for rush seats right before the show."
Constantine Maroulis
The view from the rocker's dressing room. "I like to watch the line forming to go into the theatre from my dressing room upstairs. I feed off their energy."
Michele Mais and Lauren Molina getting ready for the show.
Constantine Maroulis
Wesley Taylor, who plays Franz, fuels up before showtime.
Constantine Maroulis
If there's one thing this cast isn't lacking...it's hair!
Constantine Maroulis
It's just about showtime and Mitchell Jarvis, who plays the loveable Lonny, is already in character!
Constantine Maroulis
Michele Mais, who plays Justice, takes her mark and gets ready to wow the crowd.
Constantine Maroulis
Playbill covers of shows past line the walls backstage at the Brooks Atkinson.
Constantine Maroulis
Constantine Maroulis
"My costume is pretty simple. On goes the eyeliner and in goes the red bandana in my back right pocket. Pocket chain, jean vest, give the hair a spray and let's go!"
Constantine Maroulis
Take a peek inside "Mr. Maroulis'" dressing room.
Constantine Maroulis
"I just found out that my softball game against the West Side Story cast was cancelled with all the rain. Bummer. We'll have to kick some Jets/Sharks butt next week! We have an amazing team - Patrick Wilson and Aaron Tveit are on our team."
Constantine Maroulis
"In my dressing room now. I come up here early a lot. It's comfy and, what I like to call, my midtown office. I can hear the crowd cheer as their names are picked in the lottery for rush seats right before the show."
Constantine Maroulis
The view from the rocker's dressing room. "I like to watch the line forming to go into the theatre from my dressing room upstairs. I feed off their energy."
Constantine Maroulis
The man himself just messing around backstage.
Constantine Maroulis
Michele Mais and Lauren Molina getting ready for the show.
Constantine Maroulis
Wesley Taylor, who plays Franz, fuels up before showtime.
Constantine Maroulis
It's just about showtime and Mitchell Jarvis, who plays the loveable Lonny, is already in character!
Constantine Maroulis
Michele Mais, who plays Justice, takes her mark and gets ready to wow the crowd.
Constantine Maroulis
Playbill covers of shows past line the walls backstage at the Brooks Atkinson.
Constantine Maroulis
Constantine Maroulis
"My costume is pretty simple. On goes the eyeliner and in goes the red bandana in my back right pocket. Pocket chain, jean vest, give the hair a spray and let's go!"
