Constantine Maroulis became a household name through his memorable run as a finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. His charisma, rock n’ roll edge, and astounding vocals entranced the judges, along with the 30 million viewers watching the show at home.  His triumphant performances on Idol included some of the show’s most electrifying moments on TV, including his rendition of Queen’s epic “Bohemian Rhapsody". 

Constantine knew after American Idol he had a relatively limited window of opportunity to fortify his career. “I went into survival mode—I knew nothing would be handed to me,” he confides. It was by hustling, flying back and forth between New York and Los Angeles, working 12-hour days, that he began to make headway.  A show called Rock Of Ages with an unknown cast and unknown creatives came knocking. It had a great program of classic songs and a Constantine was instantly drawn in by the concept, and signed on.  The show enjoyed a very successful run as one of the highest-grossing Broadway shows of all time, culminating in a myriad of awards and critical acclaim for Constantine including a TONY-Award nomination, and firmly establishing him as a world-class performer.  Constantine then went on to receive a Drama League Award Nomination for a Distinguished Performance Award for Rock Of Ages, as well as his work on the show Jekyll and Hyde.

Constantine channels appreciation for his visibility and success through working even harder. “I live for the work,” he admits.  He is currently maintaining his acting schedule while writing and recording the strongest music of his career, as well as branching out into theatrical production and enjoying a TONY-nomination for the critically acclaimed show Spring Awakening. “In a way, there are two me’s—the guy driving the van-and-trailer, and the guy onstage in front of millions.  I want to be like a really great utility player on a baseball team and play every position on the field. That feels honorable,” he says.  Constantine’s clout is growing on Broadway, as his name is attached to many upcoming projects both as producer and actor. The NY Times applauds his recent acting work in Second Stage Uptown’s production of Friend Art as follows: "Mr. Maroulis, the onetime “American Idol” finalist and a Tony nominee for “Rock of Ages,” has bloomed into a fine actor. As Nate, the most easygoing of the characters, content to coast along and take things as they come, he gives a wonderfully sensitive performance."

One on-going area of focus for Constantine is recording a new album.  It’s the album he has always wanted to make —a brash, fun, big rock record, oozing attitude and big hooks.  Constantine has been writing and collaborating with Killer Deluxe, the acclaimed production and writing duo Andy Waldeck and Chris Reardon (Daughtry, David Cook, Scott Stapp).  Anticipation is high for the new album, and two new songs are slated for release in early 2017 through Noble Steed Music, an independent imprint run by former Warner Music impresario Jason Spiewak.  The songs “Here I Come” and “She’s Just Rock N’ Roll” showcase infectious tuneage, dripping innuendo, arena ready choruses, and irresistible classic rock grooves. The content is playful, raunchy, and uplifting. “The track ‘Here I Come’ is my love letter to a rock n’ roll New York night,” Constantine reveals.