Constantine Rousouli
Constantine Rousouli joins us On The Couch this week. Constantine is one of the creators of hugely successful musical comedy Titanique and is now staring in the delulu production of The Big Gay Jamboree at the Orpheum Theatre.
As well as helping create these mega off-Broadway hits, you might recognize Rousouli from his runs on Broadway as Link Larkin in Hairspray, Fiyero in Wicked, or from TV shows like ‘AJ and the Queen’, ‘The Other Two’ and ‘Charmed’.
Read our full interview below. The embarrassing stories continue to come our way – this one must have hurt!
—
What do you consider to be your best asset?
My sense of humor. Everyone needs a good laugh!
What was your proudest moment?
The first reading of Titanique.
What is your favorite drink?
Slightly dirty martini up
What is your favorite food?
French Fries
What is your favorite condiment?
Ketchup AND Mustard mixed together
What is your current obsession?
Orange wine
If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
To stop eating a bag of chips at midnight
What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
To be interviewed by Oprah
What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
Pelegrino
What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
Watching trash tv
What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
Social Media
What’s the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Kindness
What’s the single worst trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Being late to EVERYTHING
What in the world most thrills you?
Being on a boat in the middle of the ocean
What current trend in popular culture most irritates you?
Tik tok dances.
What was the most embarrassing moment you’ve ever experienced on the job?
When I fell into the pit at Hairspray on Broadway. Slipped on a heart in “I can hear the bells” and fell on our musical director. Sorry LON!
What is your favorite place in the world?
Greece
What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
Honesty
Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
Dogs
What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
Inheriting a brownstone in the west village. Anyone? BUELLER?!
What is your personal motto?
Everything’s working out for me. Things are always working out for me.