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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'.

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Extreme, Journey and Ratt Visit ROCK OF AGES!
by Robert Diamond - Jul 29, 2009

On Tuesday July 21st and Monday July, 27th, the five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES welcomed true rock and roll royalty onstage after the soul shaking and face melting performances! Band members from JOURNEY, EXTREME (who both have songs in the show) and RATT greeted the cast and BroadwayWorld.com has the EXCLUSIVE photos!

TWITTER WATCH: ROCK OF AGES - 'RAWK IT!'
by Eddie Varley - Jul 24, 2009

BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble!
by Peter James Zielinski - Jul 2, 2009

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance yesterday, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street. BroadwwayWorld.com's headbangin' cameras were there to bring it all to you in our usual 'face melting' fashion!

ROCK OF AGES Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble!
by Eddie Varley - Jul 1, 2009

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Today, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

ROCK OF AGES To Attempt Breaking The Guinness World Record For Largest Air Guitar Ensemble 7/1
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2009

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

ROCK OF AGES To Attempt Breaking The Guinness World Record For Largest Air Guitar Ensemble Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2009

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

ROCK OF AGES To Attempt Breaking The Guinness World Record For Largest Air Guitar Ensemble 7/1
by Charlie Piane - Jun 25, 2009

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical Nominee - Constantine Maroulis
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009

Broadway's surprise 'head banging' hit Rock of Ages, is among the celebrated ranks of this year's Tony contenders, earning no fewer than five nominations-including a Best Actor nomination for star Constantine Maroulis. A Season 4 veteran of American Idol, Maroulis is the first contestant from the hit FOX series to earn such a prestigious distinction. But it shouldn't come as such a big shock as the actor attended the The Boston Conservatory of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a minor in voice from the Berklee College of Music in 2002.

ROCK OF AGES To Perform 5/25 On The Today Show For Toyota Concert Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 22, 2009

On Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day), the new, smash hit, 5-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will perform three numbers as part of the Toyota Concert Series on NBC's The Today Show.

STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Visits 'ROCK OF AGES'!
by Eddie Varley - May 1, 2009

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

Photo Coverage: 'ROCK OF AGES' Welcome Styx and REO Speedwagon to Bdwy!
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 28, 2009

One month after their classic songs debuted as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - made their Broadway debuts as they performed their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street).

STAGE TUBE: 'ROCK OF AGES' Stars Maroulis & Spanger Visit CBS's 'EARLY SHOW'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.

STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON to Perform at ROCK OF AGES April 27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009

One month after their classic songs debut as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - will make their Broadway debuts as they perform their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street). The performance of the new song, co-written by Cronin and Shaw, celebrates the rockers recently announced CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, which kicks off on May 12th, presented by VH1 Classic and Rock Band.

'ROCK OF AGES' Star Maroulis Sings National Anthem at MSG 4/15
by Eddie Varley - Apr 15, 2009

ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis will appear at Madison Square Garden this evening to sing the National Anthem for the NY Knicks vs. NJ Nets game. Tune into the MSG network at 7:30 p.m. to see it live.

Photo Coverage: 'The Search Is Over' - ROCK OF AGES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 13, 2009

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild cast and crew as they cheered on Gypsy Robe winner Andre Ward!

Constantine Maroulis Talks 'ROCK OF AGES' to NY Mag
by Eddie Varley - Apr 10, 2009

ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis is featured in New York Magazine, the talented Maroulis reveals his rock and roll inspirations and his road back to Broadway in the new 'head bangin' hit'.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 8, 2009

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the after party!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 8, 2009

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the ready for rock arrivals!

Photo Coverage: 'ROCK OF AGES' on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Apr 8, 2009

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the curtain call!

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