IN THE NEWS

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"How do you get Esquire magazine to call you "The most important Greek of Broadway" before your first Broadway show? Simple! Give dynamite Broadway-caliber performances in the US and around the world, gathering countless American and international outstanding reviews."

"GEORGE COSTACOS arrives to perform in the first annual Metrostar Talent Challenge on Monday, July 21 at 7 pm at the Metropolitan Room at 34 West 22nd St. The competition features Broadway and cabaret performers, runs to August 18."

"Broadway Calendar: GEORGE COSTACOS PERFORMS AT METROSTAR CHALLENGE - 7/21/2008: He was last featured in concert at "Once Upon a Time: Story Songs" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, Lincoln Center's Bruno Walter Auditorium in the Library for the Performing Arts, City Center, the National Arts Club and Sardi's, among others, gathering a host of great reviews."

The complete article available at: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=29708

"George Costacos seems to have been in just about everything except "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." In 2004 he was part of the opening ceremonies for the Athens Olympics. He's been featured in PBS' "The Greek Americans" and starred in his own musical play, "Greek Gifts." He's performed all over the world. Now, he will be a contestant in the first annual MetroStar Talent Challenge."

The complete article available at:
http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2008/07/17/astoria_times/arts/astoria_times_artsastorianha07172008.txt

"Costacos has now been participating on MetroStar Talent Challenge, which is a competition for professional Broadway and cabaret performers. 'It's nice because it challenges me' Costacos said, 'The win is doing your best job. That's the win of every situation.'"

The complete article available at:
http://www.queenscourier.com/articles/2008/07/25/news/making_a_buzz/news01.txt

"This week see George Costacos from the critically acclaimed musical Greek Gifts."

"GEORGE COSTACOS makes his first appearance at The Metropolitan Room."

IN THE NEWS

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"GEORGE COSTACOS will perform as a special guest in "Once Upon a Time - Story Songs" hosted by STEVE ROSS on May 23 at 7 pm in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium"

"Broadway Calendar: Once Upon a Time Concert. GEORGE COSTACOS performs as guest of STEVE ROSS. Once Upon a Time - Story Songs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. Friday May 23, 7pm. Tickets $40. Reservations are suggested."

"Steve Ross: Once Upon a Time - Story Songs: Friday, May 23, 7pm. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. Tickets $40. Special guest performers for the evening will be George Costacos, Carol McCann, Wayne Hosford, Gay Marshall, and bassist extraordinaire Jay Leonhart."

Theater

In the Theater District, Merchants and Fans Are Eager for Reopening Night
By BRUCE LAMBERT

"...Fellow workers in the theater industry said they, too, were relieved to go back to work.

George Costacos, an Actors' Equity member, said: "None of us thought this was going to last this long. And as we know, one union affects all unions, especially stagehands. We, as actors, are in their hands, and we have tried to show our support for them."

Annie Correal, C .J. Hughes and Jennifer Mascia contributed reporting.

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The complete article available at: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/29/theater/29scene.html?ref=nyregion

GEORGE COSTACOS
"Broadway Magic"

 

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