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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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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.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kate Rockwell, Joey Calveri & Teresa Stanley in ROCK OF AGES
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2013


In its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway, Rock of Ages has celebrated its one-one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records. This coming March, the smash hit will take a place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows List. Check out photos of the new cast in action below, which includes Kate Rockwell as 'Sherrie', Joey Calveri as 'Stacee Jaxx' and Teresa Stanley as 'Justice.'

Photo Coverage: NY Yankee Mark Teixeira Makes Appearance in ROCK OF AGES!
by Jennifer Broski - January 30, 2013


Just last night, NY Yankee Mark Teixeira made his Broadway debut in a walk-on role at ROCK OF AGES. BroadwayWorld was there for his big night, and you can check out photo coverage from the appearance below!

ROCK OF AGES Cast and More Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS, 1/31
by Samantha Vega - January 29, 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.

TV Exclusive: Mitchell Jarvis' THE SARDI'S REDEMPTION- Part 1
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2013


What happens when you do a Broadway Show for three years? Mitchell Jarvis and Tony LePage have created a parody of the great prison film: 'The Shawshank Redemption'. From the tight confines of the Helen Hays Theatre, the entire cast is represented.

Photo Flash: Musicians Paul Shortino and Joe Lynn Turner Visit ROCK OF AGES Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013


Paul Shortino of Quiet Riot, and Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple, attended Rock of AgesTuesday evening, January 22 at The Venetian. Shortino and Turner headed backstage after the performance for a photo with the cast and to applaud them on their performance. Check it out below!

TV Exclusive: Mitchell Jarvis & ROCK OF AGES Cast Tribute Film Classics in A ROCKWORK ORANGE
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2013


After completing 23 episodes of the backstage web-series known as 'Rock of Ages Productions', Mitchell Jarvis has completed the final work in the series, 'A Rockwork Orange'. This dark and zany parody of 5 of Jarvis' favorite films, is shot exclusively at intermissions of actual Broadway performances of 'Rock of Ages'. From their tiny dressing rooms tucked away in the bowls of the Helen Hays Theatre, the entire cast is represented in this tiny epic. Check it out below!

Kate Rockwell & Teresa Stanley to Join Cast of ROCK OF AGES, 1/21
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have just announced that Kate Rockwell (Bring It On: The Musical, Legally Blonde), will 'Bring It' to Broadway's Bourbon Room, taking on the leading role of Sherrie - the "small town girl" who "took the midnight train goin' anywhere" - on Monday, January 21, 2013. That same day, Teresa Stanley (The Color Purple, Rock of Ages First National Tour) will take over the role of Justice, owner of the Sunset Strip's Venus Club.

Joey Calveri Takes Over as 'Stacee Jaxx' in ROCK OF AGES Today
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical Rock of Ages have announced that Joey Calveri, who currently plays the ensemble role of Joey Primo, will step into the spotlight as wild rock idol Stacee Jaxx beginning today, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street). Andrew Call (American Idiot) will join the company as Joey Primo today as well. Original Broadway Cast member Jeremy Woodard, who originated the role of Joey Primo off & on Broadway and has performed the role of Stacee Jaxx since September 2011, played his final performance on Sunday, December 16.

TV: Guy Fieri Makes Broadway Debut in ROCK OF AGES!
by BroadwayWorld TV - December 12, 2012


West 44th Street became the hottest block on Broadway in Fall 2012 when celebrity chef Guy Fieri opened his new restaurant Guy's American Kitchen & Bar right next door to Broadway's Best Party, Rock of Ages. A bond between the show's rocking cast and this bona fide rock star of the culinary world was inevitable, and on Tuesday night, Guy Fieri made his one-night-only Broadway debut in a walk-on role at Rock of Ages! Already buddies with the cast, Guy received the royal backstage treatment at the Helen Hayes Theater while the crew prepped him for his rock star stage debut as 'Guy, the Bourbon Room Chef'. Click below to watch Fieri prep for his Broadway appearance!

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

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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
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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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