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Spanger & Carpinello Join Maroulis for ROCK OF AGES, Full Casting Announced, Previews Start at Atkinson 3/17
by Eddie Varley - Feb 18, 2009


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.

ROCK OF AGES Tickets Available for Sale 2/5, Previews Begin 3/17
by Eddie Varley - Feb 4, 2009


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced today that tickets to the new Broadway musical will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 5, 2009 via Ticketmaster.com (212) 307-4100. In an unprecedented ticket structure, a large block of orchestra and front mezzanine tickets for preview performances (March 17, 2009 - April 6, 2009) can be purchased for $49.50 with the code 'PROCK' and, after opening on April 7, 2009, the production will have a lower top ticket price than ANY other Broadway musical with a ticket range of $26.50 - $99.00. A bargain for even the 1980's!

ROCK OF AGES To Offer 'On the Rocks' On Broadway?
by Eddie Varley - Dec 19, 2008


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced yesterday that after an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, the new, smash hit musical will transfer to Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street, and open on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Previews begin on Friday, March 20, 2009. Variety is reporting that they might be offering in-seating cocktail service to allow the party feel of the show to truly come alive uptown.

ROCK OF AGES Storms To Broadway 4/7, Previews Begin 3/20
by Eddie Varley - Dec 18, 2008


The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced today that after an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, the new, smash hit musical will transfer to Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street, and open on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Previews begin on Friday, March 20, 2009.

ROCK OF AGES Will 'Roll' to Broadway in '09?
by Eddie Varley - Dec 12, 2008


Production sources are revealing that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, may be heading to Broadway.

ROCK OF AGES Headed to the Big Screen Via New Line
by Eddie Varley - Dec 10, 2008


Variety is reporting that ROCK OF AGES, Off-Broadway's newest hit, is headed to the big screen. New Line Cinema is set to produce the film version with Chris D'Arienzo serving as writer and director.

Photo Coverage: Taye Diggs Visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 26, 2008


ROCK OF AGES at New World Stages rolled out the rock and roll red carpet when stage and screen star Taye Diggs paid them a visit Monday night, November 23rd.

Photo Coverage: Kevin Cronin Visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 19, 2008


ROCK OF AGES 'Can't Fight This Feeling' at New World Stages when they are visited by Rock Royalty like Kevin Cronin. The REO Speedwagon leader swung by ROCK OF AGES to catch up with the wild child cast!

Photo Coverage: Steven Van Zandt visits ROCK OF AGES
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 10, 2008


ROCK OF AGES was 'Born to Run' at New World Stages Saturday night November 8th when Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band member and The Sopranos star Steven Van Zandt stopped by to catch the performance. He was joined by his actress wife, Maureen Van Zandt.

ROCK OF AGES Opens at New World Stages Tonight October 16th
by Eddie Varley - Oct 16, 2008


ROCK OF AGES cranks up the volume Off-Broadway at New World Stages tonight Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.Written by Chris D'Arienzo (Film: Barry Munday) and directed by Kristin Hanggi (Bare, Pussycat Dolls on the Sunset Strip), ROCK OF AGES is fueled by high-octane 80s rock - from the anthems that defined an era to the power ballads that lit up arenas everywhere.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Cast Rings NYSE Opening Bell
by Reynard Loki - Oct 14, 2008


To celebrate the upcoming opening of the Off-Broadway production of Rock of Ages, The cast of the show rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, October 9. ROCK OF AGES cranks up the volume Off-Broadway with performances beginning Wednesday, October 1 at New World Stages. Slated for an open-ended engagement, the show will have its Official Opening Night on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

'Rock of Ages' to Ring NYSE Opening Bell on 10/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2008


The Rock of Ages cast will ring the New York Stock Exchange opening bell tomorrow, October 9, 2008.

'Rock of Ages' to Ring NYSE Opening Bell on 10/9
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 8, 2008


The Rock of Ages cast will ring the New York Stock Exchange opening bell tomorrow, October 9, 2008.

'Rock of Ages' Begins Performances Tomorrow, 10/1
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 30, 2008


ROCK OF AGES cranks up the volume Off-Broadway with performances beginning Wednesday, October 1 at New World Stages. Slated for an open-ended engagement, the show will have its Official Opening Night on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM.

Patrick Wilson to Star in Indie-Film 'Barry Munday'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2008


Patrick Wilson (Bway's The Full Monty, Oklahoma! and numerous films) will star in indie pic Barry Munday, the story of a ladies' man who learns he's named in a paternity suit. Chris D'Arienzo will direct.

Foster, Gass and More Star in ROCK OF AGES Readings
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2007


Two developmental invitation-only readings of ROCK OF AGES will take place at New World Stages later this week.

Laura Bell Bundy Stars in 'Rock of Ages' Tuner in LA Jan 26 - Feb 18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2005


'Rock of Ages,' produced by Prospect Pictures is a new musical which will include a slew of mid-1980s hits.

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