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NEW YORK — Constantine Maroulis likes being busy.
“It’s that Greek work ethic,” the Tony-nominee and “American Idol” finalist says with a laugh. “I thrive on the workload.”
That’s why Maroulis decided he needed another project, in addition to normally doing eight shows a week in “Rock of Ages” on Broadway and working on a new album.
Maroulis’ latest project is “A Night at the Rock Show,” part of his plan to create his own brand and keep people interested in his work.
Q. Where did the idea for “A Night at the Rock Show” come from?
A. I wanted to do something that symbolized all the influences from my life in rock ‘n’ roll, from Bob Seger to the Goo Goo Dolls, and I thought “A Night at the Rock Show” was a cool concept for the fans. ... It’s a celebration of rock music, of songs we can tell these great stories about, songs from movies that I love — all leaning on the rock side of things, even if it’s not Twisted Sister like it is in “Rock of Ages.”
Q. People have been talking about the medley of songs with women’s names — from “Alison” to “Rosanna” to “Veronica.”
A. That came about as a bit of a joke. ... I come from a big Greek family, and there’s always been a joke that I’m perpetually single and that I’ll probably never settle down. Of course, my mother’s always trying to get me to find the right girl. I thought it would be fun to work all those great songs into the show, and people seem to be responding to it.
Q. And what about your own music?
A. I’m working on new music all the time. I have a lot of new interests, and there will be a new album eventually, but right now I want to do my best and do the role. I’m really happy doing what I’m doing. I take great pride in that.
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