Constantine Maroulis Moves to Broadway – Rock of Ages Opens April 7

By On 12/19/2008 · 6 Comments · In Uncategorized

Constantine Maroulis and the cast of Rock of Ages are on the move. The off-Broadway show goes on hiatus after the first of the year, according to Variety, to get ready for a spring opening on Broadway.

In order to keep the show afloat in these tough economic times, the producers of Rock of Ages will offer reduced ticket prices to lure budget-minded theater-goers into the theater:

As many producers tout discounted tickets to encourage legit biz in what’s shaping up to be a particularly chilly winter, “Rock” arrives on Broadway with lower-than-usual pricetags already in place.

Tickets for the Rialto incarnation of the tuner will range from $46.50 to $99, with a top ticket price of $89 on weeknights and $99 for weekend perfs. (Most musicals on the Main Stem top out at around $120; “Billy Elliot” stretches up to $135.)

The Off Broadway production of “Rock” encourages a party vibe by allowing the crowd to bring drinks to their seats. (It’s original incarnation in Hollywood was in a nightbclub.) Producers aim to offer in-seat cocktail service at the Brooks Atkinson, turning the theater into the only Broadway venue to do so.

Sounds like a party!

Constantine will be originating a lead role on Broadway, which is a pretty big deal. If the show survives, Constantine will take part in recording a cast album and be eligible for a Tony nomination.

Rock of Ages begins Broadway previews March 20 ahead of an April 7 opening.

 
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  • tinydcfan

    I don’t know about anyone else, but I for one am super-excited about this show! Ever since I read one of the reviews MJ linked to a couple of weeks back, I’ve thought this would just be the most fun, cheesy, good-time thing ever :thumbup_tb: The 80′s were my youth, and I can’t think of a better way to relive ‘em!

  • Autumn

    As sleazy as Constantine has been in the past I am glad he found a show that will be successful for him-the role was made for him and I hope he does well

  • Kaykohl

    I’m happy for him. Originating a role on Broadway has been a life long dream for Constantine. I suspect heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a happy camper right now. Also, it would be totally awesome for him if he gets to play Drew in the movie version.

  • IdolFanatic

    Randy was right, the rocker thing he tried to pose on Idol was total BS…he is definitely not a rocker or a recording artist, he’s total Broadway. Good for him. I hope he has a “gay” old time – LOL!

  • nomi

    There was some truth to what Randy said, but much of C’s theatrical career (ROA, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hegwig, RENT) has been rock-based scores, so Randy’s way is not the only way of looking at things. IMO, and all that. ;P

  • Allison

    He was a big faker on Idol, but amusing. This looks like a very sucessful turn of events for him.