way so amazing because it was a place that I felt like I belonged, being on stage at Radio City Music Hall and performing in front of that many people.
overwhelming, but it was in a
“It was all very
It was really so life-changing and beyond belief for me.”
me to do it again. He said, “You have to audition for this show, it’s your dream, it’s your passion,” he really encouraged me to pursue it, so I auditioned again in Nashville. From what I understand it’s quite an intense cattle call, tons of people show up for the process. That’s for sure; we waited at least five hours before
I even got into the room! It was a long, involved pro- cess getting to the point where the judges actually hear your audition. I was lucky to get called to Loui- siana for a second audition and they loved me there. What was your favorite part of theA.G.T. process? Probably just being on stage really. It was all very
overwhelming, but it was in a way so amazing be- cause it was a place that I felt like I belonged, being on stage at Radio City Music Hall and performing in front of that many people. It was really so life-changing and beyond belief for me. How many people does the audition process start out with? Oh gosh, it’s so many. There is a huge roomful of people, there are literally thousands in the begin- ning—it’s really almost ridiculous.
I have to say
though, I didn’t really consider any of them as com- petition. You can’t help but become friends because you get to know each other so well, sitting in those rooms for days. It was so cool meeting all of those wonderful people and connecting during and even after the show was over. Did you have support during the process and while you were there performing? Just my boyfriend Demetrius! He was awesome.
Congratulations! How did you meet and how long have you two been together? Let’s see, it’s been a little over a year and a half. We
actually met online and we just sort of clicked. We’ve been together for about two years and he is truly the love of my life.
That is so adorable, kudos to you both! So I hear that you’ve transplanted to sunny Southern California. Yes and I am loving it…no rainy weather! I so enjoy
the West Hollywood area and like being there so much. I love to hang out and exploring, just walking the streets, it’s really cool! You have been busy performing since you arrived. Have any of the particular performances stood out for you? I had the opportunity to sing at the GLEH event
in Malibu, its was a Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing benefit and it was really fun. I also got to sing as the Phantom of the Opera at the WeHo Halloween Carni- val in October, which was amazing and really fun. It was unlike any other Halloween that I have experi- enced! (Laughs) It was very cool. I also have another performance coming up that I’m excited about, it’s called Music of the Night at the Rockwell Table and Stage here in Los Feliz. Can you tell us a little bit about what you’re planning to perform? I’m going to do some holiday music, some of my fa-
vorite Josh Groban pieces, songs fromLes Miserables and some of my favorite Pavarotti arias, it’s a good mix of different styles and selections. Are they the people that inspired you? Your idols? Definitely Josh Groban, Pavorotti, Rene Fleming
and of course Celine Dion, she is my all-time favorite performer. You will have to do a duet with her sometime then! I would love to, I would so love to, although I’d
probably drop dead right there on stage from the shock! I definitely would love to perform with just her though, she is so great. She’s so personable too, she’s just herself, I love that. That’s actually one of my favorite things about you as well. You have managed to maintain a wonderful sense of who you are—don’t ever lose that. It’s important to stay humble, that is the most
important thing. Where would you like to see yourself in say, two, or three years? I would like to see myself still singing for people
around the world. I want all of it, every bit of it! I am so excited about the journey coming up!
Jonathan Allen can be seen [and heard, of course] during his Music of the Night Holiday Show onWednesday, December 18 at Rockwell Table and Stage, 1714 North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. For tickets and more information on the show go to
rockwell-la.com.
To keep up on his career and day-to-day musings follow him on twitter: @allen_operaboy, or like him on facebook. You can also keep tabs on what’s coming up for him on his website at
jonathanallenmusic.com.
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