Constantine Maroulis

Season 4 · Eliminated 6th

Where are they now

As of June 22, 2026

A June 22, 2026 article said Constantine Maroulis was scheduled to perform at the Florida Theatre on June 26, 2026, with the Jacksonville Rock Orchestra. He played Alan Freed in the Off-Broadway musical Rock and Roll Man from June 3 through November 5, 2023. He received a 2009 Tony nomination for Rock of Ages.⁠[1][2][3]

Key figures

Known for

  1. ConstantineAlbum · 2007⁠[2][4]Sales as of May 21, 2008

Career

Before the show

  1. 2003He became lead vocalist of Pray for the Soul of Betty in 2003. On March 20, 2006, he announced his departure after three years with the band.Pray for the Soul of Betty⁠[2]2003 – March 20, 2006

After the show

  1. 2005Pray for the Soul of Betty released its self-titled album on May 10, 2005, on Baby Julius/Koch Records.Pray for the Soul of Betty⁠[2][7]May 10, 2005
  1. 2007His solo album Constantine was released on August 7, 2007, on 6th Place Records, the independent label he created.⁠[2][9]August 7, 2007
  1. 2010He headlined the Rock of Ages national tour. The first show opened in Chicago on September 21, 2010. His last performance was on July 24, 2011, at the National Theatre in Washington, DC.⁠[2]September 21, 2010 – July 24, 2011
  1. 2018In spring 2018 he joined Adler's Appetite for a tour of Australia in May 2018 and for later dates.Adler's Appetite⁠[2]May 2018
  1. 2020The album Until I'm Wanted was released on July 10, 2020, by Noble Steed Music, on CD and digital.⁠[2]July 10, 2020
  1. 2026On June 22, 2026, Chase Bunker reported that Maroulis was scheduled to appear at the Florida Theatre on June 26, 2026, in the Jacksonville Rock Orchestra program A Night of Symphonic Rock.⁠[1]June 22, 2026

Date not documented

  1. Constantine debuted at number 75 on the Billboard 200 and sold around 9,000 copies in its first week.⁠[2][9]

Discography

TitleTypeYearLabelRIAA certificationU.S. sales
Pray for the Soul of Betty⁠[2][7]Pray for the Soul of BettyAlbum2005Baby Julius/Koch Records
Constantine⁠[8][9]Album20076th Place Records25,000⁠[2][4]May 21, 2008
Until I'm Wanted⁠[2]Album2020Noble Steed Music

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2009Tony AwardsBest Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical⁠[2][3]Rock of AgesNominated

Other activity

  1. 2006He joined the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer as Sammy in September 2006.⁠[2]September 2006
  1. 2008He starred as Drew in Rock of Ages. The production began Off-Broadway at New World Stages in October 2008 and moved to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway on April 7, 2009.⁠[2]October 2008
  1. 2012He played the title roles in Jekyll and Hyde. Tour previews ran at La Mirada from September 7 to September 30, 2012. Broadway previews began April 5, 2013, the show opened April 18, 2013, at the Marquis Theater, and the last performance was on May 12.⁠[2]September 7, 2012 – May 12, 2013
  1. 2014On July 23, 2014, a return to Rock of Ages as Drew was announced for the Helen Hayes Theater, beginning August 4, 2014. The return was extended through January 18, 2015, the Broadway closing date.⁠[2]August 4, 2014 – January 18, 2015
  1. 2016On February 18, 2016, he returned to American Idol season 15 to mentor contestants and take part in Duets Week.⁠[2]February 18, 2016
  1. 2023He starred as Alan Freed in Rock and Roll Man Off-Broadway at New World Stages from June 3 to November 5, 2023. Previews began June 3, and the show opened June 21, 2023.⁠[2][10]June 3, 2023 – November 5, 2023
  1. 2024In 2024 he starred in East Carson Street at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center. An April 9, 2024 Playbill article said he and Teal Wicks would star, with the show scheduled at the Bell Theatre in Holmdel from May 3 through May 12, 2024.⁠[2][11]

Sources

11 sources

  1. EXCLUSIVE: Constantine Maroulis talks Broadway acting, American Idol exit ahead of Jacksonville show — Yahoo, published June 22, 2026. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (4)
    • Article body, Chase Bunker, June 22, 2026: “He will be at the Florida Theatre on June 26 as part of the Jacksonville Rock Orchestra's A Night of Symphonic Rock.”
    • Byline: “Chase Bunker”
    • Byline date: “Mon, June 22, 2026”
    • Article body: “He will be at the Florida Theatre on June 26 as part of the Jacksonville Rock Orchestra's A Night of Symphonic Rock.”
  2. Constantine Maroulis — Wikipedia, updated August 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Acting career, 2023: “In 2023, he played Alan Freed in an Off-Broadway production of Rock and Roll Man at the New World Stages from June 3 through November 5.”
    • Discography, Albums table, Constantine row, US sales cell: “US sales: 25,000”
    • Discography, Albums table, Constantine row, sales citation: “Idol Chatter 05-21-2008”
    • Lead sentence: “born September 17, 1975”
    • Infobox, Born line (birth_date): {{Birth date and age|1975|9|17}}
    • Discography, albums, 2005 row: “Label: Baby Julius/Koch Records”
    • Solo career: “Maroulis created his own independent label, Sixth place Records”
    • Discography, albums, 2007 row: “Label: 6th Place Records”
  3. 63rd Tony Awards — Wikipedia, updated October 4, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical: “Constantine Maroulis – Rock of Ages as Drew”
    • Infobox and lead: “were presented on June 7, 2009”
    • Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, nominee list: “Constantine Maroulis – Rock of Ages as Drew”
  4. Idol Chatter 05-21-2008 — USA Today (Idol Chatter), published May 21, 2008. News report. Cited by another source; not opened by our researchers.
  5. American Idol season 4 — Wikipedia, updated September 14, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Elimination chart row Constantine Maroulis: Pl. 6, Eliminated in the Top 6 column (4/27); ratings table episode 'Top 6 Results', April 27, 2005
  6. List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, updated June 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Contestants table, row Constantine Maroulis: season 4, place finish 6th
  7. Pray for the Soul of Betty (album) — Wikipedia, updated September 28, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Infobox: “Baby Julius/Koch Records”
    • Infobox: “May 10, 2005”
    • Lead: “Pray for the Soul of Betty is the only studio album from American hard rock band Pray for the Soul of Betty released on May 10, 2005”
  8. MusicBrainz releases for release group Constantine — MusicBrainz. Release database. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • US release label-info: “Sixth Place Records”
    • release-group id and US date: "first-release-date":"2007-08-07"
  9. Constantine (album) — Wikipedia, updated September 16, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (4)
    • Infobox: “August 7, 2007”
    • Lead: “It debuted at number 75 on the Billboard 200, selling around 9,000 copies in its first week.”
    • Infobox and lead: “Constantine is the solo debut album of rock singer Constantine Maroulis.”
    • Infobox: “6th Place Records”
  10. Alan Freed Biomusical Rock & Roll Man Opens June 21, Starring Constantine Maroulis — Playbill, published June 21, 2023, updated June 21, 2023. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Article body, Logan Culwell-Block, June 21, 2023: “officially opens its New York premiere Off-Broadway at New World Stages' Stage 3 June 21 after beginning previews June 3.”
    • Article body: “Leading the cast is Broadway Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis, starring as Freed”
  11. Constantine Maroulis, Teal Wicks to Star in World Premiere of New Musical East Carson Street at Axelrod — Playbill, published April 9, 2024, updated April 10, 2024. News report. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Article body, Meg Masseron, April 9, 2024: “Constantine Maroulis and Teal Wicks will star in the world premiere of East Carson Street at Axelrod Performing Arts Center.”
    • Article body: “The new musical will play the New Jersey company's Bell Theatre in Holmdel, NJ from May 3-May 12.”

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