There are a few new articles about Clay Aiken and his role as Joseph at the Ogunquit Playhouse.

From Foster’s Daily Democrat / fosters.com

Playhouse’s ‘Joseph’ lots of fun

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Ogunquit Playhouse adds more than just a classy night out to this summer’s offerings on the Maine coast.

It’s simply a lot of fun.

Joseph is played by Clay Aiken of American Idol fame among other accomplishments. Broadway’s Keala Settle is the Narrator.

Their big talents combine with an energetic cast of professional actors and local children in a musical romp through the classic biblical tale of Joseph and his jealous brothers.

…The Ogunquit performance lived up to their talented vision and then some. If the costumes and dance numbers don’t make you wish intermission did not arrive so soon, you’ve spent too much time on the beach that day….

…Aiken and especially Settle are powerful vocal anchors. Joseph’s 11 brothers are really, really good in song and dance numbers infectiously entertaining. Their often multiple appearances in other roles add to the fun…

You can read the entire review at FOSTER

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And then there is the short article at People.

Clay Aiken Sports Long Hair in Vibrant Technicolor Dreamcoat Photo

Clay Aiken is letting his colors show.

The former American Idol finalist, 34, could be mistaken for a walking rainbow in a photo released by the Ogunquit Playhouse, a local theater in Maine. The vibrant shot promotes Aiken’s lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’sJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat musical.

With wavy hair past his shoulders, a wide-eyed Aiken flashes a grin in the image.

“I like this role because it doesn’t make me dance,” he told the Portland Press Herald last month. “Rehearsals are going quite well. [Other cast members are] learning their difficult dance moves that I don’t have to do.”

I suggest that you forego reading the comments…the too cool for life people are all over the comments.  They just are not worth reading.  HOWEVER…please click on the pink and white heart right below the article.  That is far more important than the comments.  You can read the entire article at PEOPLE

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The Yahoo News Scroll:

Clay Aiken’s Most Colorful Looks

Aiken made waves on August 6, 2013 after this vibrant publicity photo was released by Maine-based theatre Ogunquit Playhouse. He is set to appear in the playhouse’s production of classic biblical tale Joseph And The Technicolor Dreamcoat. Here, Aiken beams while sheathed in the famous garment of the play’s namesake. His auburn locks are a glamorous compliment to the rest of his memorable look. His favorite part about the new role? “…It doesn’t make me dance,” he said to the ‘Portland Press Herald.’

The site has a short slideshow of some pictures of Clay.  Again, pass on the comments…people are amazingly nasty!  You can visit the site and see the pictures at YAHOO

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It is almost time for the evening performance of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  If we get any reviews, pictures, or videos, I will post them later tonight.  Please check back!