Jeff Davis News

ROCK OF AGES, the smash-hit 80's rock musical that has been deemed 'Broadway's Biggest Party', will become Japan's Biggest Party when a new Japanese-language production of the show opens this Friday, October 28 in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-performance run of ROCK OF AGES will begin at the Tokyo International Forum (October 28 to November 6; 14 performances) before traveling to Osaka (November 11 to 13; 5 performances) and Fukuoka (November 19; 2 performances). Renowned Japanese singer Nishikawa Takanori (also known as T.M. Revolution) will lead the cast as 'Drew' in this classic rock love story that features major hits from the 1980's including 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Stop Believin' and more.

The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc, also known as the New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club, will present a celebration of North American Urban Folk Music of the 1960s on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

EMPIRE, a new musical about the men and women who defied the odds and built the tallest skyscraper in the world, is currently undergoing a five-week developmental workshop and will receive industry presentations on October 27 and 28.

JPAS and Theatre 13 will present the final performance of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre October 16, 2011.

The Folk Music Society of New York, Inc, also known as the New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club, will present a celebration of North American Urban Folk Music of the 1960s on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

Joe Sib returns to New York City and The Bowery Electric (327 Bowery) on October 13th, 2011 for this intimate, one-night-only performance of California Calling. The one-man show is based on Sib's story of growing up in the early 1980's when the counterculture of skateboarding and punk rock hit the suburbs of California. Sib animates his verbal autobiography with 70+ photographs and limitless enthusiasm. It's a universal and classic story about how music has the power to shape and define lives. This special, one-off performance is presented by TheLaughButton.com and Broadway producer Jeff Davis.

Joe Sib is excited to return to New York City and The Bowery Electric (327 Bowery) on October 13th, 2011 for this intimate, one-night-only performance of California Calling. The one-man show is based on Sib's story of growing up in the early 1980's when the counterculture of skateboarding and punk rock hit the suburbs of California. Sib animates his verbal autobiography with 70+ photographs and limitless enthusiasm. It's a universal and classic story about how music has the power to shape and define lives.

Charlotte Street Foundation is pleased present a free First Friday show by Sir Threadius Mongus as part of their Threads EP release celebration, including the debut of new music and a new lineup featuring Jeff Davis (guitar and composition), Matt Otto (saxophones), Andrew McGhie (saxophone), Stanton Kessler (trumpet), Mike Stover (bass), and Jonathan Taylor (drums). The show begins at 8pm tonight at La Esquina, 1000 West 25th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Joe Sib is excited to return to New York City and The Bowery Electric (327 Bowery) on October 13th, 2011 for this intimate, one-night-only performance of California Calling. The one-man show is based on Sib's story of growing up in the early 1980's when the counterculture of skateboarding and punk rock hit the suburbs of California. Sib animates his verbal autobiography with 70+ photographs and limitless enthusiasm. It's a universal and classic story about how music has the power to shape and define lives.

JPAS and Theatre 13 are thrilled to present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre September 30-October 16, 2011 with performance Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2PM. For Tickets, visit WWW.JPAS.ORG or call 504-885-2000 .

Whose Live Anyway will make its first appearance at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Join Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis for 90 minutes of hilarious improv that will leave you laughing days later!

Charlotte Street Foundation is pleased present a free First Friday show by Sir Threadius Mongus as part of their Threads EP release celebration, including the debut of new music and a new lineup featuring Jeff Davis (guitar and composition), Matt Otto (saxophones), Andrew McGhie (saxophone), Stanton Kessler (trumpet), Mike Stover (bass), and Jonathan Taylor (drums). The show begins at 8pm on Friday October 7 at La Esquina, 1000 West 25th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri.

JPAS and Theatre 13 are thrilled to present THE DROWSY CHAPERONE on stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre September 30-October 16, 2011 with performance Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2PM. For Tickets, visit WWW.JPAS.ORG or call 504-885-2000 .

Whose Live Anyway will make its first appearance at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Join Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis for 90 minutes of hilarious improv that will leave you laughing days later!

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's ROCK OF AGES. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Mitchell Jarvis who stars as Lonny. Click below to check it out!

ROCK OF AGES cast members performed during the 7th inning of the New York Mets baseball game on Wednesday 20 July, 2011 at Citi Field, Queens, NY.

The music that ignited a generation heats up Broadway in the smash hit, ROCK OF AGES. The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's best party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Know What Love Is, Here I Go Again, Don't Stop Believin' and more. This hilarious five-time Tony nominated musical is nothin' but a good time. A New Line Cinema film of the musical, directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and starring Tom Cruise, is currently being filmed in Miami, Florida. Last night, legendary 80's rockers Journey and Foreigner came to see ROCK OF AGES! Check out photos of Neal Schon (lead guitarist and founding member of Journey) and Steve Hansen (Foreigner frontman) after the show below!

Berkshire Actors Theatre, a new theatre company founded by local actors and directors, is the latest organization to join the thriving arts scene in Western Massachusetts.

ROCK OF AGES welcomed 80's pop icon Tiffany last night, July 26, as she made her Broadway debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre. Tiffany performed her hit song 'I Think We're Alone Now' on stage after the 7pm performance. Want to relive your favorite memories to everyone's 80s anthem? Click below!