Constantine Maroulis Rocks 'Pity The Child' From CHESS Live

An American Idol rocks a theatre classic!

AMERICAN IDOL standout and ROCK OF AGES Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis took on tricky CHESS power ballad "Pity The Child" at a recent BROADWAY SESSIONS event and a video of the performance is now available to view.

The official description of BROADWAY SESSIONS May 7 show is as follows: "Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. Tonight, May 7th, Broadway Sessions welcomes the 2015 graduating class from The Boston Conservatory as well as special guest alums. BoCo alums scheduled to appear include Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages, Jekyll and Hyde), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Chicago, Women on the Verge..), Josh Grisetti (It Shoulda Been You), Santina Umbach (Mamma Mia!) and Elizabeth Ann Berg. (line up subject to change). 2015 BoCo grads scheduled to perform include Alexa Bouchard, Alexa Lowis, Alia Hodge, Alyssa Surrette, Amanda Lopez, Blake Zolfo, Brianna Fallon, Charles Mantione, Cher Cockshaw, Daniel Scott Walton, Drew Arisco, Jordan Ford, Kyla Walker, Lydia Baldwin, Matthew Petromilli, Michael Notardonato, Molly Keane Dreyer, Ryan Borses, Trevor Hennigan, Tyla Collier, Tyler Hohlstein, Tyler J Whitaker and Yael Rizowy. Broadway Sessions takes place every Thursday evening at The Laurie Beechman Theater inside The West Bank Café located at 407 West 42nd Street (corner of 42nd Street and 9th Avenue). Reservations strongly recommended at 212-695-6909. Doors open at 10pm for pre-show open mic. Showtime at 11. $5 drink specials all night. $5 cover includes a donation to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Past performances can be viewed on Broadway Sessions YouTube channel. For more, visit www.BroadwaySessions.net."

Constantine Maroulis received a Tony Award nomination for his leading role in the original cast of ROCK OF AGES and has made appearances on Broadway and beyond in JEKYLL & HYDE, THE TOXIC AVENGER and more.

More information on BROADWAY SESSIONS is available at the official site here.

View the video of Constantine Maroulis performing "Pity The Child" below.