STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis Reacts to Cowell's 'Idol' Departure
by Jessica Lewis - January 12, 2010
Following the announcement yesterday that American Idol mastermind Simon Cowell would be leaving the show after nine seasons to bring The X Factor to Fox in early 2011, Tony-nominee and former Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis appeared on CBS' The Early show to weigh in on Idol's loss. See what the Rock of Ages star has to say about Simon's parting below!
STAGE TUBE: Canadian Cast of ROCK OF AGES Performs on New Year's Eve Part 1
by Robert Diamond - January 1, 2010
The Canadian premiere of Broadway's rockin' goodtime musical ROCK OF AGES will feature some of the country's hottest musical theatre talent when it begins performances at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on April 20, 2010. The cast made their first appearance performing on CityTV's 2010 New Year's Eve Bash.
ROCK OF AGES Announces New Sunday Performance Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 14, 2009
The five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES has announced that beginning Sunday, January 10, 2010, ROCK OF AGES will be changing its Sunday performance schedule to 3pm and 7:30pm. Previously, Sunday shows were at 2pm and 7pm.
Photo Flash: Women of ROCK OF AGES Calendars Now Available
by Robert Diamond - December 13, 2009
The holidays have arrived for early ROCK OF AGES fans, as the newest collectors item for ROCK OF AGES is released today! The female cast members of ROCK OF AGES will be unveiling a hot off the presses, limited edition, Women of ROCK OF AGES Calendar, to be sold exclusively for Broadway Cares/Equity Fight AIDS.
ROCK OF AGES Producers Lead Sundance Film Noms
by Jessica Lewis - December 3, 2009
Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films selected to screen in the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Matt Weaver & Scott Prisand, two of ROCK OF AGES' lead producers and co-owners of the LA-based Corner Store Entertainment, have two films in the top dramatic category at Sundance Film Festival. The films, which star a host of stage stars, are SYMPATHY FOR DELICIOUS (Mark Ruffalo, Laura Linney, Orlando Bloom and Juliette Lewis) and HESHER (Natalie Portman and Joseph Gordon Levitt).
STAGE TUBE: ROA Productions Presents - 'THANKSGIVING! The Musical'
by Robert Diamond - November 25, 2009
Lauren Molina is back with another episode of ROA Productions, in this segment we get 'THANKSGIVING! The Musical - a raunchy 3 minute musical in which 'the true spirit of Thanksgiving is celebrated with mature and immature content.'
Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES and VH1 Save The Music Visit PS/IS 111
by Eddie Varley - November 16, 2009
On Friday, November 13th at 11AM, the cast of the hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES joined with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to celebrate the show's support of music education in our nation's schools. This past spring, ROCK OF AGES donated $30,000 to the Foundation through a month-long ticket promotion, which enabled the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to grant a full set of new musical instruments to jumpstart the music education program at PS/IS 111 this school year.
Review - Rock of Ages: If You've Never Heard It, It's New To You
by Kristin Salaky - April 25, 2009
Ah, the music of the mid-to-late 1980s. Now that was my era. The Roches, The Dead Milkmen, Loudon Wainwright III. Lining up for hours to catch Michelle Shocked at The Bottom Line. Elegant evenings of Mel Torme at Michael's Pub and Jack Jones at The Supper Club. Man, I loved that 80s music.
ROCK OF AGES To Give $1000 To One Lucky Audience Member Tonight 10/20
by Eddie Varley - October 20, 2009
Tonight, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, one lucky audience member at the smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES, will walk out of the theatre $1,000 richer. The random drawing will take place immediately following the show and will include all ticket holders for that evening's 7pm performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.
ROCK OF AGES To Give $1000 To Lucky Audience Member 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2009
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, one lucky audience member at the smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES, will walk out of the theatre $1,000 richer. The random drawing will take place immediately following the show and will include all ticket holders for that evening's 7pm performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.
Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Reveals New Production Photos!
by Eddie Varley - October 16, 2009
On Friday, September 18, 2009, Kerry Butler as 'Sherrie' and Tom Lenk as 'Franz' began performances in the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) for a six month engagement.
BWW Photo Exclusive: The 'Men Of ROCK OF AGES' Calendar Sneak Peek!
by Peter James Zielinski - September 24, 2009
At the annual BC/EFA Flea Market on Sunday, ROCK OF AGES will be unveiling a hot off the presses, limited edition MEN of ROCK OF AGES Calendar. Designed in the hilarious, raunchy spirit of the show, the calendar exposes all of the men's finest assets from January to December.
Butler And Lenk Will 'Rock' In Broadway's 'AGES' Starting 9/18
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2009
On Friday, September 18, 2009, Kerry Butler as 'Sherrie' and Tom Lenk as 'Franz' will begin performances in the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) for a six month engagement.
ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009
The cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, will continue to rock eight times a week through summer 2010. Tom Lenk joins the cast as 'Franz,' the role he originated in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions, beginning Monday, September 14, 2009 for a six month limited engagement. Mr. Lenk is best known for his portrayal as 'Andrew Wells' on television's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Mr. Lenk is taking over for Wesley Taylor, who will play his final performance on Sunday, September 13. Mr. Taylor is leaving to join the cast of the upcoming production of The Addams Family.