interview with RHETT GEORGE

i love new york. it's so rich with talent and i have to say that it feels great to be among the movers and shakers. this is the theater capital of the world and since i have a few friends in the theater, i'm able to catch a show from time to time. one of my favorite live performers is RHETT GEORGE. i've seen rhett in most of his broadway performances and this boy can BLOW. rhett stopped by 7 last sunday with a few friends in tow and i had an opportunity to chat with him for this interview. check it out!

1. Tell me a little about your background, where you are from, how you got here, what your aspirations are? My full name is Rhett Gerren George. I grew up in the beautiful city of Toronto. I come from a very big musical family, which is where my musical influences come from. I aspire to be a successful recording artist.

2. I know you've done quite a few broadway shows. Which shows have you been in and which show was your absolute favorite and why? I have been in many musicals over the years. I’ve been in Rent, Lion King, Fame, Wicked, Aida, and currently starring as “Big Daddy” in the musical revival of Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate. My favorite musical thus far was Aida. I loved the music and the story and I felt a connection to the songs that we sang so it was easy for me to perform every night.

3. I've seen you perform and your stage presence is electric. Are you hoping to be a pop star some day or do you prefer the more grassroots underground circuit? When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pop star, but as I got older, I realized that I just wanted to to make music. It doesn’t matter if I sell a million records or 1 record, although a million would be nice. It’s really not about that for me, it’s about doing what I love doing. The rest will fall into place if it’s meant to be.

4. Do you prefer male solo artists over female solo artists and if so who are your top 5 favorites? I don’t have a preference, but I listen to female artists more and my top five are: Monica, Faith Evans, India.Arie, Brandy and Mary J. Blige.

5. What's the largest animal you've every touched? An Elephant

6. If you were granted 3 wishes what would they be? A record deal, a big house, and a flossy car

7. You are given ONE MILLION DOLLARS and have the option to buy a record label, a church, a theater or a public access tv station, which one would you purchase? and why? Of course the record label. That way I can work on music day and night.

Be sure to catch RHETT GEORGE at The Cutting Room on Monday, July 25th at 8PM. DON'T MISS IT!