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Constantine Maroulis, the star of Rock Of Ages, will be the second former “American Idol” contestant to pass through Atlanta in a month (his season-four castmate Anthony Fedorov starred in …
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Living the dream(coat)
Say whatever you will about “American Idol’s” musical quality, but there’s no denying the show’s success at turning unknown aspiring singers into stars. From Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to …
Read MoreShe’s a little bit country, a little bit musical theater
If you know Diana DeGarmo only from her “American Idol” days, you haven’t been paying attention. In the past five years, she’s jumped head first into theater, working on Broadway, …
Read MoreOld school, new student
Former American Idol Ruben Studdard is going back to his roots. The Alabama native is set to star in the 30th anniversary tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’, playing Fats Waller alongside fellow “American Idol” alumni Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobb. “I know most people are [expecting] to see the Velvet Teddy Bear when, in fact, they’re going to get Fats,” Studdard says.
Read MoreHonoring the jazz greats
Thirty years ago, Ain’t Misbehavin’ — the original jukebox musical — premiered at the Manhattan Theatre Club and transferred to Broadway. It won several awards, including a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, which went to the show’s co-creator Richard Maltby Jr. Maltby also directed the 30th Anniversary version of the show, which kicks off its national tour in Atlanta this month, starring “American Idol” veterans Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins.
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