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THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE

Written by Filed Under: A+E, Performing Arts

From “American Idol” to Evita, the fascinating career of Constantine Maroulis

 

It is not uncommon to see one of the scores of “American Idol” alums trying their hand at the theater. Since the show premiered in 2002, Broadway musicals in particular have frequently drawn from the pool of talent featured on “Idol” to try to revive an ...  read more

SIDNEY GISH: HOW BOSTON’S HIDDEN MUSICIAN EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS

Written by Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC

All hail the second coming of Regina Spektor.

IDOL WORSHIP: BEVERLY NATIVE ANGIE MILLER BREAKS THROUGH

Written by Filed Under: MUSIC

Photo courtesy of Angie Miller

 

You know the story: Talented young singer auditions on “American Idol,” takes country by storm, wins competition, sells out arena tour, gets a movie vehicle and cruises through a career laced with platinum plaques.

 

Or at least that’s how it was ...  read more