Constantine Maroulis
Season 4 · Eliminated 6th
Where are they now
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.
Key figures
- Career score25 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #50 (tie) of 688
- Billboard 200 albums2 albums on the Billboard 200Rank on Encore Index: #34 (tie) of 94
- Studio albums3 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #46 (tie) of 238
- Wikipedia views, 12 months45,098 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #73 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 2015664,947 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #72 of 303
Known for
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2003
He 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.
- 2005
American Idol, season 4
Eliminated 6th
- 2005
Pray for the Soul of Betty released its self-titled album on May 10, 2005, on Baby Julius/Koch Records.
- 2006
He joined the Broadway musical The Wedding Singer as Sammy in September 2006.
- 2007
His solo album Constantine was released on August 7, 2007, on 6th Place Records, the independent label he created.
- 2008
He 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.
- 2010
He 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.
- 2012
He 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.
- 2014
On 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.
- 2016
On February 18, 2016, he returned to American Idol season 15 to mentor contestants and take part in Duets Week.
- 2018
In spring 2018 he joined Adler's Appetite for a tour of Australia in May 2018 and for later dates.
- 2020
The album Until I'm Wanted was released on July 10, 2020, by Noble Steed Music, on CD and digital.
- 2023
He 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.
- 2024
In 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.
- 2026
On 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.
More milestones
- Date not documented
Constantine debuted at number 75 on the Billboard 200 and sold around 9,000 copies in its first week.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pray for the Soul of BettyPray for the Soul of Betty | Album | 2005 | Baby Julius/Koch Records | Not documented | Not documented | No. 129Billboard 200 |
| Constantine | Album | 2007 | 6th Place Records | Not documented | 25,000May 21, 2008 | No. 75Billboard 200 |
| Until I'm Wanted | Album | 2020 | Noble Steed Music | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical | Rock of Ages | Nominated |
Sources
- EXCLUSIVE: Constantine Maroulis talks Broadway acting, American Idol exit ahead of Jacksonville show — Yahoo, June 22, 2026.
- Constantine Maroulis — Wikipedia, August 24, 2026.
- 63rd Tony Awards — Wikipedia, October 4, 2026.
- Idol Chatter 05-21-2008 — USA Today (Idol Chatter), May 21, 2008.
- American Idol season 4 — Wikipedia, September 14, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Pray for the Soul of Betty (album) — Wikipedia, September 28, 2026.
- MusicBrainz releases for release group Constantine — MusicBrainz.
- Constantine (album) — Wikipedia, September 16, 2026.
- Alan Freed Biomusical Rock & Roll Man Opens June 21, Starring Constantine Maroulis — Playbill, June 21, 2023.
- Constantine Maroulis, Teal Wicks to Star in World Premiere of New Musical East Carson Street at Axelrod — Playbill, April 9, 2024.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Constantine Maroulis", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- Constantine Maroulis Arrested For Domestic Violence — TMZ, August 12, 2015.
- American Idol Alum Constantine Maroulis Arrested for Domestic Violence — E! Online, August 13, 2015.
- American Idol Recap: It's No Fair, No Fair — Vulture, February 19, 2016.
- American Idol recap: Singers dig into duets; five more get ditched — Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2016.
