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Dora Award Nominations Announced, Ceremony Held 6/28
by Charlie Piane - Jun 2, 2010


At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

TOXIC AVENGER, THE MILL, HAMLET et al. Nominated For Dora Mavor Awards
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 2, 2010


The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

The Road to Rock: Rock of Ages Creative Team Talks Toronto
by Kelly Cameron - May 9, 2010


The Original Toronto Production of Rock of Ages has its official opening night May 11th, and the city is getting ready to rock like it has never been rocked before. The Creative Team behind the Broadway smash-hit musical spoke with BWW about the 'road to rock' in Toronto.

ROCK OF AGES Will 'Jam' at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre Beginning 4/27/2010
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2010


Broadway's rockin' goodtime musical ROCK OF AGES will have its Canadian premiere at the legendary Royal Alexandra Theatre, with performances beginning April 27, 2010.

ROCK OF AGES Begins At Royal Alexandra Theatre 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 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.

ROCK OF AGES Launches 60-City National Tour in Chicago, 9/21
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 1, 2010


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced today that the critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES will launch a 60-city, first national tour at The Bank of America Theatre, 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL as part of ‘Broadway in Chicago' on September 21, 2010.

ROCK OF AGES Heads North: Tickets on Sale for Toronto Premiere 11/27
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2009


Broadway's rockin' goodtime musical ROCK OF AGES is heading north, beginning performances in Toronto on April 20, 2010 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Tickets for this eagerly anticipated Canadian Premiere will go on sale in person in a fun-filled 1980s-themed event on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Box Office at 12:30 PM and by phone and web on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM.

ROCK OF AGES Heads North: Tickets on Sale for Toronto Premiere 11/27
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 25, 2009


Broadway's rockin' goodtime musical ROCK OF AGES is heading north, beginning performances in Toronto on April 20, 2010 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Tickets for this eagerly anticipated Canadian Premiere will go on sale in person in a fun-filled 1980s-themed event on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Box Office at 12:30 PM and by phone and web on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES and VH1 Save The Music Visit PS/IS 111
by Eddie Varley - Nov 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.

ROCK OF AGES Will 'Jam' at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre Beginning 4/27/2010
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2009


Broadway's rockin' goodtime musical ROCK OF AGES will have its Canadian premiere at the legendary Royal Alexandra Theatre, with performances beginning April 27, 2010.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Reveals New Production Photos!
by Eddie Varley - Oct 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.

Photo Coverage: Kerry Butler And Tom Lenk Join Broadway's ROCK OF AGES - Curtain Call!
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 19, 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.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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.

'Buffy' Star Tom Lenk Is New 'Franz' In ROCK OF AGES 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


Entertainment Weekly is reporting that 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Tom Lenk will join five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES on Sept. 14. Lenk will star as 'Franz,' the son of a German developer who wants to demolish the Sunset Strip (including LA's favorite rock club). The actor originated the supporting role in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions.

Photo Spotlight: ROCK OF AGES On-Stage And Beyond
by Eddie Varley - Sep 6, 2009


In this 'Photo Spotlight' we bring you the wild sights of Broadway's smash hit ROCK OF AGES from performance and beyond through the talented lens of Monica Simoes. Look for more of her photo essays right here on BroadwayWorld.com.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Extends Through Summer 2010, Lenk Joins 9/14
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 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.

'Buffy' Star Tom Lenk Is New 'Franz' In ROCK OF AGES 9/14
by Charlie Piane - Aug 31, 2009


Entertainment Weekly is reporting that 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Tom Lenk will join five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES on Sept. 14. Lenk will star as 'Franz,' the son of a German developer who wants to demolish the Sunset Strip (including LA's favorite rock club). The actor originated the supporting role in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions.

Tony Award Nominee Kerry Butler Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES In The Role Of 'Sherrie' 9/21
by Eddie Varley - Aug 27, 2009


Tony Award nominated Broadway star, Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Hairspray) will star in the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) as 'Sherrie' beginning Monday, September 21, 2009 for a six month limited engagement for six performances a week. The 'Sherrie' understudy will play the role during both performances on Sundays. Constantine Maroulis continues his Tony Award Nominated performance staring in the show as 'Drew'.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Recording Released In Stores 7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


New Line Records is proud to announce the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed, Five-time Tony Award nominated, 'ROCK OF AGES.' The album, which features 22 songs from the Broadway show, will be available digitally on June 2nd and in stores nationwide on July 7th.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Recording Released, Avaliable Digitally 6/2, In Stores 7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


New Line Records is proud to announce the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed, Five-time Tony Award nominated, 'ROCK OF AGES.' The album, which features 22 songs from the Broadway show, will be available digitally on June 2nd and in stores nationwide on July 7th.

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