My American Idol Quick Wrap 4/24/13~ Love these Ladies!

Tonight, I had the honor of going to the live taping of American Idol and seeing the show’s most talented top four in franchise history strut their stuff, and I was not disappointed. All four ladies are simply fantastic singers and have bright futures ahead of them. What I wasn’t expecting, though, was how much my least favorite girl going into tonight would rise up to the challenge and fight my favorite girl for the top performer of the night. Yes, I’m talking about Angie almost taking out Amber on a night when both women hit it out of the park time and again. So, what did that mean for our two presumed front-runners Candice and Kree? Well, it meant that they struggled a bit (which is still good comparatively speaking). And, where exactly did all the performances land tonight? Check out my rankings and predictions for tonight’s episode where they took on a duet, a song of their own choosing and a one hit wonder. Oh and on a side note, that last theme was a bust as no one performed Kajagoogoo‘s “Too Shy”, Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” or Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ “Come on Eileen”…. Alas, I knew that was a crazy dream that wasn’t going to come true…

American Idol Performance Rankings 4/24/13~

~ the great
1. Amber- “The Power of Love”: from the initial a capella beginning to her glory note ending, Amber’s vocal on this song was far and away the best of the night. Simply brilliant. And she did it with panache, confidence and looking stunning. It is time for a new Whitney/Celine and I’m crowning Amber Holcomb today!
2. Angie/Candice- “Stay”: now that was one hell of a duet of the current Rihanna/Mikky Ekko smash. Angie almost even beat Candice on it which was shocking. They made the song their own and it was a fantastic battle of belters. So good!
3. Angie- “Who You Are?”: for the first time this season, upon hearing an Angie tune, I immediately thought I should download it. This was just incredible, authentic, and beautiful with a nice rock edge. I think Angie is the new front-runner to win the whole thing ya’ll… especially considering the crazy shrieks from the live studio audience.
4. Amber- “MacArthur Park”: on this Donna Summer classic, ahem Richard Harris one-hit wonder, Amber delivered another whallop with incredible vocals. Her final high notes were insane and she nailed every bit of the song. Discolicious!
~ the good
5. Angie- “Cry Me A River”: giving Amber a run in the Standards genre on this one, Angie was flawless. Maybe she was a little too flawless though as it was reallllly dramatic, but still, I reallllly dug it. I can’t believe how much I loved her tonight.
6. Kree- “A Whiter Shade of Pale”: I rather enjoyed this performance by Kree. She was in her wheelhouse and loosening up a bit. I’m still waiting for her to truly let go, but she almost got there on this one and her voice sounded great.
7. Amber/Kree- “Rumor Has It”: I don’t know why the judges were dissing it, because in the live audience tonight, this number rocked. Amber out sang Kree but it was close.
8. Candice- “Emotions”: Candice’s vocals were stellar as usual tonight despite her cold. However, I did notice that her energy was down and I think the illness affected her solos the most. This was good though, but she needs to return to more dynamic song choices.
~ the decent:
9. Kree- “Hurt So Bad”: Kree did herself no favors with this little known song by Susan Tedeschi (who? She’s a former Grammy winner for Best New Artist, but yea, who?)… It was a cool bluesy song but it never really went anywhere and Kree felt like she was sorta going thru the motions. That said, I still liked it and it was better live than when I re-watched it back on the telecast.
10. Candice- “Find Your Love“: while Candice’s vocals were good yet again, the arrangement of this Drake tune was unfortunately a little boring. It was a nice Urban AC jam, but forgettable in the long run.

Overall Performance~
1. Amber
2. Angie (but it was really close for the top)
3. Candice
4. Kree

Predictions~
Bottom 2: Kree, Amber (only because Candice has such a big fan base)
Going Home: No One (I think it will be a non-elimination week)

So, the final four are fantastic. But which ladies will make it to the top three? I say they will all get an extra reprieve week and then the Idol powers that be will combine the two weeks of votes. Regardless all four ladies could be big stars in several genres~ Kree (Country, AAA), Amber (Pop, Adult Top 40, Dance, AC, R&B), Angie (Pop, Adult Top 40, AC, Contemporary Christian) and Candice (R&B, Adult R&B, some Pop crossover). We will find out if any of them actually goes home and what the big “twist” is tomorrow night on American Idol.

And check out a picture of me, my friend and co-star of my latest short film Dirty Talk, Claude Knowlton, and American Idol musical director Michael Orland on the Idol blue carpet. I’m sure you recognize Michael from Hollywood week and many of his appearances on the show helping out the contestants. He’s such a great and talented guy!

And please enjoy Amber’s insanely good vocals on “The Power of Love” from tonight’s show.

Shameless Self Promotion~ “Thoroughly Melted Minnie”

Hey readers, have I got a fun show for you to check out. After my recent appearances on The New Normal, Days of Our Lives and Guys with Kids, another great project I did is coming your way. Last summer I worked on a new hilarious web series called Thoroughly Melted Minnie playing a wacky drama teacher throwing a talent show. The main character of the piece Minnie Mugaloo who was recently un-frozen after 50 years or so enters the contest to reclaim her former glory. It’s a riot.
The web series was written and created by Conor Fetting-Smith and Annabel Seymour, directed by Smith and features a great cast including Barry Brewer, Christopher May, Aimee Lynn Chadwick, Justin Cone and the wonderful Lizzie Redner as Minnie. Check out all three episodes that are sponsored by Subway at MyDamnChannel now. I’m in the third episode and I have it for you below. Enjoy and seriously, you have NEVER seen me like this.

All the best,

Jason Boegh

Thoroughly Melted Minnie Episode 3

http://www.mydamnchannel.com/subway/minnie___subway_fresh_artists_2013/thoroughlymeltedminnieepisode3fresh_10088.aspx

***UPDATE:  Thoroughly Melted Minnie will be playing at SXSW Festival next week!!!! Here are the deets~

Thoroughly Melted Minnie @ SXSW

Mon March 11, 6-8pm

IFC Crossroads House~ 302 E. 6th St.

 

Shameless Self Promotion~ Catch Me on “Guys With Kids” this Week!

Hey readers,
It’s only been a week since my hilarious appearance on The New Normal, but I’m back with some more shameless self promotion. This time, I’m talking up my appearance on this week’s Guys With Kids. This great new comedy stars Jesse Bradford, Anthony Anderson, and Zach Cregger as rambunctious dads raising their kids despite still behaving like kids themselves. Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Tempest Bledsoe (that’s Vanessa from The Cosby Show people!) and the hysterical Erinn Hayes costar as the women in their lives. The show keeps getting funnier each week and it was a thrill to be a guest on their set for a week. (Big props to my friend, the talented Kenny Schwartz who runs the show too).
In this week’s episode, the gang enters a bar trivia contest where they encounter my team, “No Quiziness like Show Quizness”. Fellow guest star, the hilarious Misty Monroe, and I attempt to defeat their team in a serious and super fun game. It’s a really funny episode and it was such a pleasure to work on the Guys With Kids set. Everyone was so nice, welcoming and at the top of their comedy game. Check out the episode this Wednesday night on NBC.

Jason Boegh on GUYS WITH KIDS
Wed night 1/30 at 8:30pm on NBC.

Here’s a pic of me and fellow costar Misty Monroe too. Enjoy!

Thanks for your support!
Jason Boegh
PS- catch me on Days of Our Lives in February too!

Check out 3 of My Films at the Out in the Desert: Tucson LGBT Film Fest this Week!

After my appearance on The New Normal last night, it didn’t seem like my week could get any better. However, this week marks the beginning of the Out in the Desert: Tucson LGBT Film Festival and I am thrilled that 3 of my projects will be screening there this year. The annual festival begins tonight (1/23) and runs thru Sunday (1/27) and will screen hundreds of shorts, documentaries and features. I’m so excited to have the two films I co-produced and co-starred in, Dirty Talk and the things i cannot change, playing on Saturday the 26th plus the great animated short comedy Troy: Naked Boys Behind Bars Sing! that I did a voice part in plays tomorrow 1/24. Take a look at all the screening information below. If you’re in Tucson, I hope you can make it and I will see you there! … Also, Dirty Talk (now in its 9th film festival) is nominated for the Best Comedy Film Crystal Cactus Award, so come enjoy the film and vote for us! Take a look at all the screening information and links below! And thanks for supporting our films!!! Hope to see you there!

Out in the Desert: Tucson LGBT Film Festival
1/23- 1/27
http://www.outinthedesertff.org

Dirty Talk
written/directed by Jeff Sumner
produced by Harrison Bloom, Jason Boegh & Jeff Sumner
starring: Jeff Sumner, Jason Boegh, Ralph Cole Jr., Jeffrey Christopher Todd & Claude Knowlton
Saturday 1/26 at 9:45am (Q & A to follow with Jason Boegh, Jeff  Sumner and Harrison Bloom to follow!)
* nominated for the Crystal Cactus Award for Best Comedy Film
tickets and information:

http://www.outinthedesertff.org/dirty-talk/

Dirty Talk trailer

the things i cannot change
written/directed by Chris Phillips
produced by Jason Boegh, Cory Schneider, Chris Phillips
starring Jason Boegh & Cory Schneider
Saturday 1/26 at 11:15 am (Q& A with Jason Boegh to follow)
tickets and information:

http://www.outinthedesertff.org/change/

things i cannot change trailer

Troy: Naked Boys Behind Bars Sing!
written/directed by Michael Derry
Thursday 1/24 at 4:50pm
* nominated for Crystal Cactus Award for Best Animated/Experimental Film
tickets and information:

http://www.outinthedesertff.org/troy-naked-boys-bars-sing/

Troy trailer

Thanks again for supporting these great projects and independent film!!

All the best,

Jason Boegh

https://twitter.com/jasboegh

Shameless Self Promotion~ Catch Me on “The New Normal” on Tuesday!

Hey readers, it’s time for some more shameless self promotion… I’ve been busy lately doing some parts on Guys with Kids (to air January 30th on NBC) and Days of Our Lives (airing February 14th), but before that, you can catch me on The New Normal this Tuesday 1/22 at 9:30pm on NBC!
I’m playing Rayburn, a fun hairstylist, in scenes with Tony winner Ellen Barkin as Nana and the iconic and hilarious John Stamos guest starring as Brice. I can’t give away what the scene is about but it’s hysterical. However, the episode title “Gaydar” may give you a clue… Also guest starring in the episode is Mark Conseulos and in my scenes, the delightful Nikki McKenzie (she is one to watch people!)…. I also have to say it was just a pleasure to work on this set. Everyone was so nice and fun. It was also great to work with John Stamos again who I guest starred with on his show Jake in Progress several years ago.
For more on this episode and a special preview, head to TVLine here. And don’t forget to watch the ridiculously funny People’s Choice Award winning The New Normal this Tuesday.

Jason Boegh on The New Normal
Tuesday 1/22 at 9:30pm on NBC

And here’s a pic of me in costume. Enjoy… You are soooo gonna love it!

Thanks again for watching everyone!

Jason Boegh

Jason Boegh as “Rayburn” on The New Normal

 

 

My Short Film “the things i cannot change” comes to Los Angeles this Week!

After playing cities like Austin, TX and New York, NY, the first short film I co-produced and co-starred in, the things i cannot change, is coming home to Los Angeles. Our dramatic film will be playing the Reel Recovery Film Festival this Saturday October 27th at 3:30pm in the “Shorts on a Saturday Afternoon Program 2″. I am beyond thrilled and honored to be a part of this festival that focuses on addiction, alcoholism and recovery from those issues. It’s a perfect fit for our film as it explores addiction and how it affects two people picking up the pieces from a friend’s death by overdose.
the things i cannot change was written and directed by Chris Phillips who adapted the short from a scene in his GLAAD nominated play revolver. Phillips co-produces the film alongside myself and Cory Schneider who also stars in the film. things focuses on the lives of a recently deceased drug addict’s ex-lover Noah (Jason Boegh) and best friend Patrick (Cory Schneider) who unexpectedly collide for a heated confrontation. Old grievances are aired and blame is tossed about like a weapon as the two come to grips with losing the man they both loved…. things also features new music from the supremely talented singer/songwriter Michael Patrick Coughlin including his brilliant song composed for the film “Some Things”.

I hope you can come and see our little film that could. It’s a very personal film and one we are quite proud of. Take a look at all of the screening information below and head to the Reel Recovery Film Festival site here for more info and tickets. (We are also playing the Reel Recovery Film Festival in Fort Lauderdale next month if you are in Florida!)
Thanks so much!
Jason

the things i cannot change screening at the Reel Recovery Film Festival Los Angeles
Saturday Oct. 27 at 3:30pm
Laemmle Monica 4-plex
1332 2nd Street,
Santa Monica, 90401
Advanced tickets are only $ 5
www.reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org

And here’s the trailer for our film the things i cannot change. Head to our Facebook page and “like” us too!

And here’s a link to Michael Patrick Coughlin’s beautiful song “Some Things”

I’m off to Sacramento with “Dirty Talk”

I am headed out-of-town again for another screening of our great short Dirty Talk. After premiering in Palm Springs at the Cinema Diverse International Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and being named a “Festival Favorite”, our little comedy played Out on Film Atlanta last week and the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this past Tuesday. Now, we are headed to Sacramento for SIGLFF, the Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. We premiere there Saturday night Oct. 13 in the Shorts Program at 7:30pm at the Crest Theatre. Head to the SIGLFF website or the Dirty Talk website for tickets and more info…. And if you’re in Sacramento, come to the screening and say hi to me and Dirty Talk director/writer/producer/star Jeff Sumner.

And watch back here for more screening information as we head to Spokane, WA for the Spokane GLBT Film Festival on Nov. 2nd, Santa Barbara for the OUTRageous Santa Barbara Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Nov. 10 and Long Island for the Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Nov. 11th. We will be traveling to a city near you soon!

Thanks for all your support!!
Jason Boegh

I’m Off to Palm Springs for the World Premiere of “Dirty Talk” at Cinema Diverse!

I’m headed out-of-town today readers. So there probably won’t be any posts til Monday but it’s for a great reason. I’m off to the Cinema Diverse Palm Springs International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival for the world premiere of the hilarious short I co-produced and co-starred in, Dirty Talk. It’s the first screening of our festival tour. We will then be heading to Out on Film Atlanta on Oct. 6th, the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Oct. 9th and the Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Oct. 13th. For more on our film and those screenings, head here and watch our website, Twitter and Facebook for more info and festivals to come throughout the year. And take a look at the information on Dirty Talk and our Palm Springs screening below.

Dirty Talk at Cinema Diverse Palm Springs International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

~Sunday Sept 23rd at 7pm before the feature Love or Whatever
(buy tickets for the film Love or Whatever starring Jennifer Elise Cox and Kate Flannery from The Office that also includes Dirty Talk)
* our cast, crew and filmmakers will all be present for this screening and the Q & A!
http://cinemadiverse.ning.com/

Dirty Talk
Written & Directed by Jeff Sumner
Produced by Harrison Bloom, Jason Boegh and Jeff Sumner
Cinematography by Jorge Luis Urbina
Music by Michael Teoli,  Casting by Tony Miros
Edited by David Neuendorff
Starring: Jeff Sumner, Jason Boegh, Ralph Cole Jr., Jeffrey Christopher Todd and Claude Knowlton.

Dirty Talk tells the story of Nathan (Jeff Sumner), a conservative English teacher who tells his best friend Zach (Jason Boegh) about a one night stand with a hot Latin man (Claude Knowlton) who loves to talk dirty and takes him out of his comfort zone.

Dirty Talk website: http://www.dirtytalk-themovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirty-Talk-a-short-film/338742746158466
Twitter: https://twitter.com/movie_dirtytalk
imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2212860/

Dirty Talk trailer:

If you are in Palm Springs today, I also recommend you see the wonderful animated short Troy: Naked Boys Behind Bars Sing! I did a small voice part in this great film by my friend, the talented Mike Derry, that was adapted from his popular Troy Comics series. Head here for tickets to that film which airs before the great feature Elliott Loves. And check out the trailer for Troy below

Troy Naked Boys Behind Bars Sing! trailer

Hope to see some of you in Palm Springs and across the country for our film festival tour of Dirty Talk!
Thanks so much
Jason Boegh

Come to the Official World Premiere of “Dirty Talk” at the Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival!

As a lot of you readers know, I produced and co-starred in my second short film this year, Dirty Talk. We wrapped the shoot for the hilarious comedy in June and we are now starting our film festival journey. I’m thrilled to announce we will be having our official world premiere at the Cinema Diverse Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on Sunday September 23rd at 7pm. We will be showing before the new romantic comedy Love or Whatever, so you will be getting two great gay comedies for the price of one. So, if you are in the Palm Springs area or just want to take a trip out to the desert during the festival from Sept. 20-23, grab a ticket to see our film debut. You will be the first public audience to see it aside form a select few at our cast/crew/donor preview a few weeks ago and I think you will have a fantastic time. Take a look at the info about our film Dirty Talk below and head to the Cinema Diverse website here for more information and tickets.

Dirty Talk playing at Cinema Diverse Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Sunday September 23rd at 7pm in Theatre 2
(along with the feature Love or Whatever)
Tickets and info: http://cinemadiverse.ning.com/

Dirty Talk was written and directed by Jeff Sumner (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives) who also co-produced the film alongside Jason Boegh (Scandal, Hot in Cleveland, Parks & Recreation, The Middle) and Harrison Bloom with music by Michael Teoli, cinematography by Jorge Luis Urbina and was edited by David Neuendorff. The film tells the story of Nathan (Sumner) a conservative English teacher who tells his best friend Zach (Boegh) about a crazy one night stand with a hot Latin man (Claude Knowlton of The Closer and The LWord) who takes him out of his comfort zone. The hilarious Ralph Cole Jr. (Two and A Half Men, Dexter, Desperate Housewives) also stars as a sassy waiter while Jeffrey Christopher Todd (Free Agents, Switched at Birth) plays Pip the cocktail boy.

Learn more about Dirty Talk at our website and become a fan of Dirty Talk on Facebook and Twitter. Spread the word and watch our film traverse the country this fall and into next year. We will also be playing Atlanta’s Out on Film Festival the first week of October and another festival we can’t name quite yet. Watch the website, Facebook and my blog here for more updates about screenings, and thanks so much for your support!!!

And here’s a little taste of Dirty Talk to get you in the mood. Hope to see you in Palm Springs!!!

Dirty Talk

“Pieces” comes to New York City

Hey all my New York based friends and readers, this one is for you. This weekend my dear friend Chris Phillips brand new play Pieces makes its NYC debut at the New York International Fringe Festival. The play is a great drama and murder mystery rolled into one as a powerful gay Hollywood producer is murdered and a damaged young man is accused of the crime while being defended by an ambitious and conflicted Public Defender. This new work examines the fragmentation of culture and more specifically gay culture and the struggles individuals have with their own identities. It’s a wonderful, searing and provocative piece that first played in Los Angeles in April. I’m so proud of Chris and my other dear friend Brian Zimmer who directed the show. I urge all of you to get out and see it asap. Plus, you will be treated to some great performances by a cast including Paolo Andino, Jonathan Gibson, Chris Salvatore and the tremendous Joe Briggs and Nina Millin who play a reporter working on the murder story and the Prosecutor for the trial. I have to give special props to those last two actors who I thought stole the show when I saw it this Spring. For more on the show, head here. For more on the NYC Fringe Festival, head here. And check out the performance information below. Congrats on Pieces everyone!

PIECES at the New York Fringe Festival

Saturday, August 11th – 12:30 PM
Tuesday, August 14th – 5:45 PM
Wednesday, August 15th – 6:30 PM
Thursday, August 16th – 4:30 PM
Sunday, August 19th – 8:00 PM

Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street
New York, NY 10014

http://www.fringenyc.org/basic_page.php?ltr=P#Pieces

 

And on a side note, the great dramatic short film I produced and starred in with Cory Schneider that Chris Phillips wrote, directed and produced, the things i cannot change, is also coming to New York City at the Reel Recovery Film Festival. things was adapted from a scene in another fantastic play by Phillips, revolver, that was nominated for a GLAAD Award. Our tense drama will have it’s New York premiere on Sat. September 29th. For more on the film, head here and check out the trailer for things here.