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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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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!

Jeremy Woodard to Depart ROCK OF AGES; Joey Calveri Takes Over as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Andrew Call Joins Company
by Kelsey Denette - December 6, 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 Monday, December 17 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 W 44th Street). Andrew Call (American Idiot) will join the company as Joey Primo on December 17. 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, will play his final performance on Sunday, December 16.

ROCK OF AGES to Play Special Halloween Performance Tonight, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012


Wednesday, October 31, 2012) The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical ROCK OF AGES, which recently celebrated its 1500th New York performance and is currently the 61st Longest Running Broadway Show in history, will play a special Halloween performance this evening, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 8pm at The Helen Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street). Tickets are available at Telecharge.com and at The Hayes Box Office.

ROCK OF AGES' Justin Sargent Brings COVERED IN ROCK to the Triad Tonight, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2012


Tonight, October 10th at 9:00 PM, Justin Matthew Sargent - star of the Broadway smash hit ROCK OF AGES - comes to the Triad in an original program titled JUSTIN SARGENT'S COVERED IN ROCK, featuring an all-star band playing classic rock as you've never heard it.

ROCK OF AGES Film Released on Blu-Ray and DVD Today, Oct 9
by BWW News Desk - October 9, 2012


Adam Shankman's Rock of Ages film adaptation of the Broadway musical is slated for release on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download today, October 9, 2012.

Mitch Jarvis, Michael Cunio & More Set for THE ROCKAE Encore Performance at NY's Le Poisson Rouge, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - October 7, 2012


Prospect Theater Company, one of America's leading producers of new musical theater, will kick off its 2012-2013 season with a one-night-only concert presentation of The Rockae, a hard rock musical based on Euripides' The Bacchae featuring music and lyrics by Kleban and Fred Ebb, Award-winning writer Peter Mills, and a book by Mills and Cara Reichel (Illyria, Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge, upcoming Death For Five Voices). The performance will take place at New York's Le Poisson Rouge tonight, October 7th.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES and More at Hard Rock Rocks Times Square Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2012


Last night, the cast of Broadway's Rock of Ages and chart-toppers Karmin, Cher Lloyd & Chris Rene rocked Hard Rock Cafe New York at the annual Hard Rock Rocks Times Square concert benefiting St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children. Check out photos of the stars below!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Hosts Military Night!
by Jennifer Broski - October 3, 2012


Just last night, the five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES hosted a Military Tribute Night, at which 160 Active Duty, Retired & Veteran members of the U.S. Military were given free tickets to the show, and one Veteran in attendance received the Grand Prize of a new mortgage-free home, courtesy of The Boot Campaign and Benchmark Mortgage. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and we bring you photo coverage below!

ROCK OF AGES and The Boot Campaign Host Military Tribute Night and Prize Giveaway Tonight, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - October 2, 2012


The five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES, along with non-profit organization The Boot Campaign - a Texas-based non-profit that promotes patriotism and awareness of current U.S. Armed Forces and veterans' issues - will host a Military Tribute Night at the smash hit musical tonight, October 2, 2012 at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th Street, NYC.

Mitch Jarvis, Michael Cunio & More Set for THE ROCKAE Encore Performance at NY's Le Poisson Rouge, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012


Prospect Theater Company, one of America's leading producers of new musical theater, will kick off its 2012-2013 season with a one-night-only concert presentation of The Rockae, a hard rock musical based on Euripides' The Bacchae featuring music and lyrics by Kleban and Fred Ebb, Award-winning writer Peter Mills, and a book by Mills and Cara Reichel (Illyria, Golden Boy of the Blue Ridge, upcoming Death For Five Voices). The performance will take place at New York's Le Poisson Rouge on Sunday, October 7th.

BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Rocks into Austin, Texas
by Kathy Strain - September 26, 2012


Austin, Texas rocked last night. It really rocked; at least at the Long Center where ROCK OF AGES was playing its first show of the week. ROCK OF AGES is currently touring around the country performing in front of incredible audiences and making them stand up and dance.

ROCK OF AGES Welcomes Nick Cordero to the Cast as 'Dennis,' 9/24
by Kelsey Denette - September 21, 2012


Nick Cordero, an original member of the first national tour cast of ROCK OF AGES, joins the Broadway cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical on September 24, 2012 at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). Cordero, who will make his Broadway debut, is stepping in for Adam Dannheisser as "Dennis," the owner of The Bourbon Room, while he is on leave to play a role in Disgraced at Lincoln Center Theater's Claire Tow Theater from September 24 - November 18, 2012. Dannheisser returns to ROCK OF AGES on November 19, 2012.

ROCK OF AGES and The Boot Campaign Host Military Tribute Night and Prize Giveaway, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2012


The five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES, along with non-profit organization The Boot Campaign - a Texas-based non-profit that promotes patriotism and awareness of current U.S. Armed Forces and veterans' issues - will host a Military Tribute Night at the smash hit musical on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th Street, NYC.

Exclusive Photos: ROCK OF AGES Cast Records 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 23, 2012


CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. The cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES was already hard a work yesterday recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!

ROCK OF AGES' Justin Sargent Brings COVERED IN ROCK to the Triad, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2012


On Wednesday, October 10th at 9:00 PM, Justin Matthew Sargent - star of the Broadway smash hit ROCK OF AGES - comes to the Triad in an original program titled JUSTIN SARGENT'S COVERED IN ROCK, featuring an all-star band playing classic rock as you've never heard it.

BWW Interviews: ROCK OF AGES' Dominique Scott Never Stopped Believing in His Dreams
by Kathy Strain - September 7, 2012


Dominique Scott was born and raised in South Florida where his passion for music began. Currently playing Drew in the enormously popular Rock of Ages and touring around the United States, Dominique took a few minutes to answer some questions for Broadway World.

ROCK OF AGES Film Set for Release on Blu-Ray and DVD, Oct 9
by BWW News Desk - September 3, 2012


According to CinemaBlend.com, Adam Shankman's Rock of Ages film adaptation of the Broadway musical is slated for release on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download October 9, 2012.

TV: Here They Go Again! ROCK OF AGES Cast Rocks Out at Taste of Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - August 27, 2012


BroadwayWorld was there for Friday's festivities, and we bring you 'Here I Go Again' from the ROCK OF AGES cast below!

TV: ROCK OF AGES Cast Rocks Out in Bryant Park!
by Nicole Rosky - August 20, 2012


Check out the performaces from the cast of ROCK OF AGES below, which included 'Here I Go Again,' 'Can't Fight This Feeling,' and 'Don't Stop Believing.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Ashley Spencer and Justin Matthew Sargent in ROCK OF AGES!
by Kelsey Denette - June 22, 2012


Get a first look at the latest additions to the cast - Ashley Spencer as 'Sherrie' and Justin Matthew Sargent as 'Drew' - below!

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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