Idols in the News
Here's the latest performance, releases, chart, and industry news on your favorite Idol alumni.
PERFORMANCES
Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini made his Broadway debut on Thursday, November 4, 2010 in Lincoln Center Theatre's new musical, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Belasco Theatre. The show had been in previews up until this point, and Justin has received accolades for his performance as Carlos:
Justin Guarini is "surprisingly charming," - Elysa Gardner, USA Today
"Justin Gu...
Happy Birthday, Justin Guarini!
American Idol's first runner-up, Justin Guarini, celebrates his birthday today. The Season 1 star is making his Broadway debut as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. The show is currently in previews at the Belasco Theatre, and Justin stars with theater greats Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Opening night for the musical is one week from today: Thursday, November 4, at 6:45pm.
Season 1's top guy recently posted on his blog, "I am truly honored, and blessed. Thank you to ...
This Week in Idol History
This week in 2008 was a big one for Season 7 finalist Kristy Lee Cook. The cowgirl from Oregon made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry on October 25, 2008. Five days later, Kristy Lee's music video for her song "15 Minutes Of Shame" was released on Country Music Television.
On October 28 of '08, American Idol Carrie Underwood's song "Just A Dream" became her ninth #1 single. With that, Carrie became the third female artist in country music history to release four consecutive #1s. To date, Carrie le...
Justin Guarini to Star on Broadway
Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini will make his Broadway debut as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. He will star alongside Broadway greats including Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Based on Pedro Almodvars Oscar-nominated 1988 film, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them. Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) will direct the world premiere of Women on the Verge, which was penned by Tony-nominated Dirty Rotten Scoundrel...
Happy Birthday, A.J. Gil!
Season 1s A.J. Gil was just 17 years old when he participated in the brand new show. This week, A.J. celebrated his 26th birthday!
Despite being in a semi-final group with Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, A.J. snagged one of the seats in the Top 10. With his Top 10 performance of Stevie Wonders My Cherie Amour, A.J. avoided the Top 10 weeks double elimination and ended up in eighth place. After touring around the country with the first ever Idols LIVE! Tour, A.J. moved to Los Angeles to pursue...
Justin Guarini Brings Music to the Classroom
This wasnt a typical Friday at the St. Sebastian School situated near the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. On March 26th, the K-8th graders were treated to a rare celebrity visit by American Idol Season One Runner-Up Justin Guarini. As part of Music in Our Schools Month, Justin gave back by visiting his littlest fans music students at the St. Sebastian School.
The students got to hear all about Justins experience growing up, learning music, and their favorite topic what it was like to be on America...
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