Showbiz, Fashion and Media Mag by Professional Media Learning Group. Im so, so, so grateful for the opportunity. It was a crazy time and I wouldnt change a thing. Ive always been a go-getter and it felt really good to ultimately earn the part. Subscribe now for more America. I got the call in June 2018 and its been a crazy time ever since. Past winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery Phillip Phillips, and Candice Glover, as well as fan-favorites Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry, and Katharine McPhee, have all become household names and made their marks on the recording industry.Road to Hollywood: Eric Wood - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON XIIIhttp://www.youtube.com/user/americanidol GREW UP IN Atlantic Beach before moving to New Jersey. I just dont see how you fit in the competition., Luckily for Eric, 20, American Idol has three judges. This page was last edited on 20 January 2021, at 12:40. Lpez is a former American Idol Season 14 contestant. Its unreal the hug voice that comes out of this kid. Crazy right. The experience was life changing, says Rosen, 28. Report. Youve made history by becoming the youngest actor to cover the role at just twenty-three, how does this feel? Its as simple as that. Simon Cowell: 'My son Eric has made me a softer judge . Stream full episodes on Hulu. Personal Prior to American Idol, Lopez held a number of acting roles in titles such as 1997's Selena and 1998's Out of Sight but is most known for her acclaimed music career, . However, she has fond memories of her younger years on Long Island. Eric Lopez, 19, steps on "holy ground" to perform a Queen song. I was in the ensemble (called chorus in opera) and got to cover the first sailor feature under Graham Vick. We then get a montage of Adam Lambert crushing the dreams of many Idol hopefuls. Jennifer earned her first Golden Globe nomination in 20 years in 2020 with the release of Hustlers. Youre not gonna go through on this next round.. I was 19 so hungry, green & inexperienced. People take you more seriously. USA Gymnastics. Their voices paired together perfectly, but the judges just didnt think that the Space Cowboy was fit to move onto the next round, leaving Lopez to move on by herself. [7], Lpez's debut album, 21 & Counting, included duets with Rebecca Luker and Natalie Weiss.[1]. Its really something. Sal Valentinetti performs in front of the "American Idol"judges in 2015. One of the nicest & genuine guys on Broadway. REMEMBERED FOR Singing fellow Long Islander Mariah Careys song Hero in a lower register during Hollywood Week. Eric Lopez - Vignette - 2001 Visa American Cup. Im on the fence because I feel like you have a great voice, the FOX judge told the Manhattanville College tenor after listening to him sing The Show Must Go On by Queen. Jennifer Lopez first joined American Idol as a judge in season 10. Congrats to Season 20 winner, Noah Thompson! American Idol gave me the confidence that I needed to put myself out there and go for my dreams of performing, says Ezegelian, 28. I am looking forward to meeting new people first and foremost we have a cast change coming up and I really cant wait to meet the new folks joining the Phantom Phamily (yes, with a PH). Ive learned to be very strong and to have a very thick skin. He released several albums and has toured the country for the past several years with his band. 1:00. The segment aired Thursday night. Eric Lopez was a contestant on Season 14 of American Idol. Truly a dream job. You performed in another show in the UK Didoand Aeneas in Birmingham, how was this? Eric LopezWebsiteFacebookTwitterYouTubeiTunesPhoto: Facebook. The show taught me how to really grab people with a performance as well as various vocal techniques, which gave me a real boost in confidence.. This cast & creative team is really quite stellar. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I really learned a lot about myself. Its work and I am appreciative of my time with IDOL and every other project Im associated with. He seems so excited, grateful & humbled to be in such a massive franchise. Youve performed at New Wimbledon Theatre in London, how was the experience and would you like to do more stage work in the UK? contact@pmlngroup.com, An exclusive interview with American Idol favorite Eric Anthony Lopez. But Im extremely excited for what the future holds. Lopezs stage credits include The 25th Anniversary of Broadway's Crazy For You(Lincoln Center), GRAMMY Nominated Broadway's Inspirational Voices, Carmen (London . Hes going to hit something big and PHANTOM wont be able to get him back. Eric Wood said he was "so pumped" when he learned he was headed to Hollywood. "It's nice that it happened now. I adore her. Ive been to 4 cubs games on my days off and its just a beautiful city. We are a really welcoming bunch. All Rights Reserved. All my friends and I were beach bums who would run around barefoot all the time.. Whats been really fun about my association with two big hits, Phantom and American Idol, is that I get to do extracurricular things Attending new Broadway show openings/walking the red carpet (Ill still never get used to that), fitting in solo guest artist work at various houses in the US and abroad, teaching I love what I do so much and I love this business so much so I try to do as much as humanly possible. He can finally discuss the long process of making it to "Idol's" coveted "Hollywood Week," a payoff he says has helped his blossoming theater career. I got to play an opera student studying at Juilliard and now fast forward with Phantom, I play an opera star. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I would absolutely love for it to return to my home state but I think the Chicago production will really make its mark in its own way, just like Betty Buckley is right now with Hello Dolly down the street at Chicagos Oriental Theatre. 8 years ago. Youre gonna keep moving forward and doing your thing, Garrido told Lopez. Season 15 . After passing the initial round, Lopez had to return to the Coliseum two weeks later and sing in front of another round of producers, who then cleared him to appear in an on-camera audition before "Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. Only that performance wouldn't happen until September in a Brooklyn hotel ballroom. How is your job with The Phantom of the Opera going for you so far? It just so happened that Adam Lambert, "American Idol's" season eight runner-up and touring frontman for Queen, was the guest judge the day he performed. Season 14. Kat, I want you to truly enjoy the next level cause youre going through. I feel very zen (laughs). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql1XnG3uAP4 American Idol brought along quite the unfortunate circumstances for real-life couple Kat Lopez and Alex Garrido (aka Space Cowboy), American Idol Contestants Kat Lopez and Alex Garrido; Photo by Eric McCandless/ABC, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql1XnG3uAP4. The American Idol format was . 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I only did that because the 'American Idol' website says 'you can even sing the ABC's,' " he says. Great interview! [5], Lpez went to Chicago to do Master Classright before joining Phantom in March 2018.7,8 He opened the World Tour of The Phantom of The Opera, and is associated with Phantom until August 2022. Idol created an opportunity for me and Im forever grateful. That same year, she headlined the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira. It was a great experience and one of the swing dressers friends, Ally, I met while I was there is now with me in Phantom. "Broadway's Eric Anthony Lopez Under Consideration for GRAMMY Award", "Manhattanville College student's long road to 'American Idol, "Shoreham-Wading River Student Shows His Talents", "Class of 2013 Celebrates Milestones, Looks Forward to Next Steps", "Eric Anthony Lopez The Phantom of the Opera World Tour", article "Eric Anthony Lpez" is from Wikipedia, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=Eric_Anthony_Lpez&oldid=1266353. After 19 seasons, the show's still going and has had judges including Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. Eric Lopez made it through to Hollywood Week%2C which begins Feb. 4; Lopez got a yes from Harry Connick Jr.%2C a no from Jennifer Lopez . Its going fantastic. I became financially independent and had my own apartment the whole 9 yards at that very young age. Season 14 The show's judges will travel across the country including stops in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; Omaha, NE, Salt Lake City, UT; and San Francisco, CA, in search of the next AMERICAN IDOL. American Idol favorite Eric Anthony Lopez is currently in the Chicago Revival by Time Line Theatre Company of Terrence McNallys Tony Award winning play Master Classat Stage 773. And the other two Harry Connick Jr. and guest judge Adam Lambert, filling in for Keith Urban both gave Lopez the coveted yes he needed to make it to the shows next round, dubbed Hollywood Week., Im feeling good! Mr. Lopez, who currently stars as Nelson in the off-Broadway production of The Jackie Mason Musical, said Friday morning. The TV show American Idol has lost two of its judges in two days. As far as work is concerned, we are in previews now and I am absolutely in love with this play and this company. Eric Lopez Watch as he reflects on his audition experience. Jared Cotter performs in front of the judges in 2007. J.Lo was an American Idol judge for seasons 10 and 11. Broadway's Eric Anthony Lopez is a American actor of Puerto Rican descent who is making his feature film debut as Syd in the 2023 Disney live-action CHANG CAN DUNK, produced by Emmy Award Winner Lena Waithe. After waiting seven hours with more than 8,000 other hopefuls, he was lined up in front of producers for his initial audition and used an unconventional song to stand out. "I tried to not let the Adam thing get to me.". [2], Lpez left Manhattanville College in 2014 without graduating to join the Off-Broadway Company of The Jackie Mason Musical, where he was a standby. (03/12/23) American Idol [ March 9, 2023 . 2:11. He sang "The Show Must Go On" by Queen. No answer. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Look at this clip. Although Jennifer voted "no", Adam and Harry voted "yes", sending him to the next round. I do check in with vocal coach Mary Setrakian (notable teacher to Nicole Kidman, Mary J Blige & Broadway star Sierra Boggess) every now and again to make sure everything is healthy & ready to go. American Idol 2022 Episode 9 Recap: The Top 24 Perform at Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii Part 1. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, 7555 Main Road But I dont know how that fits in the pop idol, American Idol thing, she continued. Ill tell you Its a title that I wasnt prepared for and especially in Manila thats how fans (PHANS) at stage door know me for. Browse more videos. Its been fulfilling in so many ways. Credit: FOX. Credit: Fox, REMEMBERED FOR Rocking out to songs like Whitesnakes Here I Go Again and Twisted Sisters I Wanna Rock.. The singer admitted in her new Netflix documentary Halftime that Idol was her "first big job" after having twins Emme and Max . I was on that show briefly but it truly busted open a lot of doors I wouldnt have gotten into. With Lambert on the fence, Eric Lopez offered a last-minute plea to convince the "Idol" alumnus to punch his ticket to Hollywood. He just dropped a new song, Breeze.". I adore this company and singing Andrew Lloyd Webbers score eight times a week. With the "golden ticket" in hand, Lopez ran outside to embrace his family and friends. Enlarge this image. She taught me a lot and were very alike. GREW UP IN Wading River . Your email address will not be published. Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, fashion designer and television producer. Weve heard you are signed with Phantom through 2021, what are you looking forward to for continuing your time with the show? I did not get to go because I was with Phantom but I felt so proud of our Founder, Michael McElroy. Itssophomore effort, Hurry Up and Wait, is set to drop later this year. Working with her has been such a treat and Ive learned so much.

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