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Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 7, 2009
Closing: January 18, 2015

Rock of Ages - 2009 Broadway History , Info & More

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

The five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES moved from The Brooks Atkinson Theatre to the Helen Hayes Theatre, opening March 24, 2011. ROCK OF AGES played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011.


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Former Facebook Exec Randi Zuckerberg to Make Broadway Debut in ROCK OF AGES, Begin. 3/14
by Tyler Peterson - March 4, 2014


The five-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES marks its 5th Anniversary on Broadway by toasting its beloved 'social network' of fans with a month-long celebration, #RockofAge5, from March 14 - April 14, 2014. Kicking off the party on March 14 is social media rock star Randi Zuckerberg, who makes her Broadway debut as community leader "Regina" (ruh-GINE-ah) for two weeks only - through March 28 (#RandiRocks). The party continues through April 14 with additional 'social' surprises to be announced.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Hershey Theatre, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2014


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's Rock of Ages, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on, playing at Hershey Theatre on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

TV Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of ROCK OF AGES' Super Bowl Adventures!
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2014


Broadway's ROCKY OF AGES was very busy over Super Bowl weekend, performing at the NFL's official tailgate party at MetLife stadium on February 2. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a behind the scenes look at the cast's Super Bowl adventures!

Panthers Running Back DeAngelo Williams Completes Lineup for 'Broadway Blitz' at ROCK OF AGES, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages have announced that All-Pro Running Back DeAngelo Williams of the Carolina Panthers will complete the lineup for the hit musical's #BroadwayBlitz in celebration of Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City.

First Look at NFL Star Randall Cobb in Costume For ROCK OF AGES!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014


NFL superstar and Green Bay Packer wide receiver Randall Cobb posted a picture of himself in costume for his Broadway debut in Rock of Ages last night at The Helen Hayes Theater. He wrote on Instagram: 'U ready @RockOfAges? #JustLetYaSoulGlow#BroadwayBlitz #Debute'. Check out his badass transformation below!

ROCK OF AGES Returns to Providence Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. This five-time Tony nominated musical, which inspired the star-studded motion picture, is rockin' its way back to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one night only, tonight, January 29, 2104 at 7:30P.

NFL Stars to Make Broadway Debuts in ROCK OF AGES During Super Bowl Week, 1/28-2/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages are pumped to announce that National Football League (NFL) superstars Randall Cobb, Joique Bell and Ahman Green will make their Broadway debuts as in the smash hit musical in the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. With more names to be announced soon, the #BroadwayBlitz will be kicked off at The Helen Hayes Theater (240 W. 44th Street) on Tuesday, January 28 at the 7pm show with Green Bay Packer wide receiver Randall Cobb. Next on the roster is Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell at the 8pm show on Wednesday, January 29, followed by four-time Pro-Bowl running back Ahman Green at the matinee performance on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Set to Perform at Metlife Tailgate Party on Super Bowl Sunday!
by Nicole Rosky - January 17, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated ROCK OF AGES just announced that the smash hit Broadway musical has been handpicked by the National Football League (NFL) help celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII in high-octane, rocker fashion, with performances on the Roman Numerals Stage of "Super Bowl Boulevard - Engineered by GMC" at 41st Street & Broadway on Thursday, January 30, and - during the final hours before kickoff - at the official NFL Tailgate Party at the Grandstand at Meadowlands Racetrack and Game Day Fan Plaza outside of MetLife Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2.

THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES Documentary Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - December 30, 2013


Hair metal jukebox musical mega-hit ROCK OF AGES is dissected and analyzed in detail in a new four-part documentary, THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES, now available to view in full.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- ROCK OF AGES
by BWW Special Coverage - December 1, 2013


It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Rock of Ages is currently at the Helen Hayes Theatre, where it has played over 1850 performances.

ROCK OF AGES Gets Pink for Breast Cancer Research; T-Shirt Sale on 11/6-8
by Nicole Rosky - November 5, 2013


The five-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES raises a cup for a cure to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. In partnership with the Hard Rock International's PINKTOBER campaign, a limited-edition pink version of a fan favorite Rock of Ages' t-shirt will be available for sale online for 48 hours only, from Wednesday, November 6th at 10:00AM to Friday, November 8th at 10:00AM, at visiting RockOfAgesMusicalStore.com.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Cast Records for Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 27, 2013


Stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up have been busy in the studio, recording for the 2013 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 15. Singing traditional and original holiday songs, this annual holiday music CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive photos from Rock of Ages' recording session for 'O Holy Night' with castmembers Jake Boyd, Eric Coles, Cody Scott Lancaster, Tessa Alves, and Josephine Rose Roberts.

Aaron C. Finley Succeeds Justin Matthew Sargent as 'Drew' in ROCK OF AGES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2013


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Aaron C. Finley will make his Broadway debut in the leading role of Drew beginning tonight, August 9, 2013 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44thStreet).

TV: ROCK OF AGES Cast Rocks Out in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2013


Featured in this week's event was the cast of Rock of Ages (Cody Scott Lancaster, Cassie Silva, Joey Calveri, Josephine Rose Roberts, Eric Coles, Jenn Rias) performing 'Here We Go Again,' 'Heaven Medley,' and 'Don't Stop Believin.' Check out highlights below!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Joey Calveri
by BWW - May 24, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Joey Calveri, who is starring as 'Stacee Jaxx' in Rock of Ages- currently playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Justin Matthew Sargent
by BWW - May 10, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Justin Matthew Sargent, who is starring as 'Drew' in Rock of Ages- currently playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Breaks Into Top 50 Longest-Running Shows!
by Jennifer Broski - March 6, 2013


The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages - which in its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway has celebrated its one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records - takes their place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History this week- with 1,544 performances surpassing the original production of Jekyll & Hyde. The show celebrated the milestone after last night's performance and you can check out complete photo coverage below!

ROCK OF AGES Breaks Into Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2013


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages - which in its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway has celebrated its one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records - are thrilled take their place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History on Sunday, March 3, 2013 with 1,544 performances surpassing the original production of Jekyll & Hyde.

TV Exclusive: Mitchell Jarvis & Tony LePage's THE SARDI'S REDEMPTION- Part 4
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2013


What happens when you do a Broadway Show for three years? Mitchell Jarvis and Tony LePage have been there and as a result, created a parody of the great prison film: 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Shot from the tight confines of the Helen Hayes Theatre, the entire Rock of Ages cast is represented in the four part series.

TV Exclusive: Mitchell Jarvis & Tony LePage's THE SARDI'S REDEMPTION- Part 3
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2013


What happens when you do a Broadway Show for three years? Mitchell Jarvis and Tony LePage have been there and as a result, created a parody of the great prison film: 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Shot from the tight confines of the Helen Hayes Theatre, the entire Rock of Ages cast is represented in the four part series.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Kate Rockwell
by BWW - February 15, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Kate Rockwell, who is starring as 'Sherrie' in Rock of Ages- currently playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

Matthew Stocke Returns to ROCK OF AGES as 'Hertz'
by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2013


Matthew Stocke returns to the cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES tonight, February 7, 2013, at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) for four weeks. Stocke is stepping in for Paul Schoeffler as 'Hertz,' the German developer looking to renovate the Sunset Strip, while Schoeffler is on leave to play Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha at Houston's Theatre Under The Stars from February 26-March 10. Schoeffler returns to ROCK OF AGES on March 11, 2013.

TV Exclusive: Mitchell Jarvis & Tony LePage's THE SARDI'S REDEMPTION- Part 2
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2013


What happens when you do a Broadway Show for three years? Mitchell Jarvis and Tony LePage have been there and as a result, created a parody of the great prison film: 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Shot from the tight confines of the Helen Hayes Theatre, the entire Rock of Ages cast is represented in the four part series.

ROCK OF AGES Cast and More Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

Rock of Ages History

Other Productions of Rock of Ages

2006   World Premiere
2008   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2009   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2011   West End Original London Production
West End
2011   US Tour National Tour [Phoenix Entertainment]
US Tour
2019   Los Angeles Los Angeles Regional Production
Los Angeles
2021   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival Production
Off-Broadway

Rock of Ages - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Wesley Taylor
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway 0
2009 Theatre World Awards Performance Wesley Taylor
2009 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Gregory Gale
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Kristin Hanggi
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Sara Katz/Jayson Raitt
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical The Araca Group
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Michele Caro
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Happy Walters
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Laura Smith/Bill Bodnar
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Prospect Pictures
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael Wittlin
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical David Kaufman/Jay Franks
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Max Gottlieb/John Butler
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Matthew Weaver
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Israel Wolfson
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Susanne Brook
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Charles Rolecek
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Simon and Stefany Bergson/Jennifer Maloney
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Paula Davis
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Toni Habib
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Hillary Weaver
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Janet Billig Rich
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Corner Store Fund
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Relativity Media
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Scott Prisand
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Barry Habib
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Carl Levin
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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