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Aaron C. Finley Succeeds Justin Matthew Sargent as 'Drew' in ROCK OF AGES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2013


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Aaron C. Finley will make his Broadway debut in the leading role of Drew beginning tonight, August 9, 2013 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44thStreet).

Aaron C. Finley to Succeed Justin Matthew Sargent as 'Drew' in ROCK OF AGES, Begin. 8/9
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2013


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Aaron C. Finley will make his Broadway debut in the leading role of Drew beginning Friday, August 9, 2013 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44thStreet). Justin Matthew Sargent, who has performed the role since March 2012, will play his final performance on Sunday, July 28 at 7:30pm. During the interim period, the role will be covered by Tony LePage.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Breaks Into Top 50 Longest-Running Shows!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 6, 2013


The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages - which in its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway has celebrated its one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records - takes their place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History this week- with 1,544 performances surpassing the original production of Jekyll & Hyde. The show celebrated the milestone after last night's performance and you can check out complete photo coverage below!

ROCK OF AGES Breaks Into Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages - which in its record-breaking fourth year on Broadway has celebrated its one-millionth customer, its 1500th performance and seven Box Office Records - are thrilled take their place on the Top 50 Longest Running Broadway Shows in History on Sunday, March 3, 2013 with 1,544 performances surpassing the original production of Jekyll & Hyde.

Matthew Stocke Returns to ROCK OF AGES as 'Hertz'
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2013


Matthew Stocke returns to the cast of the five-time Tony nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES tonight, February 7, 2013, at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) for four weeks. Stocke is stepping in for Paul Schoeffler as 'Hertz,' the German developer looking to renovate the Sunset Strip, while Schoeffler is on leave to play Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha at Houston's Theatre Under The Stars from February 26-March 10. Schoeffler returns to ROCK OF AGES on March 11, 2013.

Photo Coverage: NY Yankee Mark Teixeira Makes Appearance in ROCK OF AGES!
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 30, 2013


Just last night, NY Yankee Mark Teixeira made his Broadway debut in a walk-on role at ROCK OF AGES. BroadwayWorld was there for his big night, and you can check out photo coverage from the appearance below!

Kate Rockwell & Teresa Stanley to Join Cast of ROCK OF AGES, 1/21
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have just announced that Kate Rockwell (Bring It On: The Musical, Legally Blonde), will 'Bring It' to Broadway's Bourbon Room, taking on the leading role of Sherrie - the "small town girl" who "took the midnight train goin' anywhere" - on Monday, January 21, 2013. That same day, Teresa Stanley (The Color Purple, Rock of Ages First National Tour) will take over the role of Justice, owner of the Sunset Strip's Venus Club.

ROCK OF AGES to Play Special Halloween Performance Tonight, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 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 Brings In $8 Million in Second Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2012


Adam Shankman's ROCK OF AGES, which opened last weekend, brought in an additional $8 million in its second weekend, according to Boxofficemojo. As Broadwayworld previously reported, the musical earned $14.4 million in its opening weekend, and a total of $28,763,000. The movie took fifth place (behind Brave, Madagascar 3, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and Prometheus), having the sixth-highest opening ever for a musical.

STAGE TUBE: Director Adam Shankman On the Cast of ROCK OF AGES
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 15, 2012


In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Director Adam Shankman discussed what it took to transform the Broadway musical Rock of Ages into a full-length feature film. Check out the interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Catherine Zeta-Jones Chats ROCK OF AGES on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 14, 2012


Catherine Zeta-Jones appeared on this morning's 'Today' show to promote her new movie ROCK OF AGES, a big screen adaptation of the long-running Broadway show. The actress told 'Today' anchor Matt Lauer that she 'loves any chance to sing and dance!' Check out the interview below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch New ROCK OF AGES Film Clip Featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones!
by Stage Tube - Jun 8, 2012


Directed by Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'), New Line Cinema's adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES hits theaters June 15th. Check out a just-released film clip from Catherine Zeta-Jones below!

STAGE TUBE: First Listen - ROCK OF AGES Movie Soundtrack!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2012


Directed by Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'), New Line Cinema's adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES hits theaters June 15th. Get a first listen to the soundtrack from the upcoming film below!

Ashley Spencer to Take on 'Sherrie' in ROCK OF AGES, 5/10
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Ashley Spencer (Grease, Priscilla..) will star in the leading role of Sherrie - the "small town girl" who "took the midnight train goin' anywhere" - beginning Thursday, May 10 at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44th Street). Emily Padgett, who has performed the role since November 2011, will play her final performance on Tuesday, May 1. During the interim week, the role will be covered alternately by Katie Webber and Tessa Alves.

Justin Matthew Sargent Joins ROCK OF AGES as 'Drew'; Genson Blimline Takes Over as 'Lonny'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Justin Matthew Sargent will star as "Drew" beginning Monday, March 26, and Genson Blimline will officially take over as "Lonny", at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44th Street).

Justin Matthew Sargent to Join ROCK OF AGES as 'Drew'; Genson Blimline Takes Over as 'Lonny'
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 20, 2012


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Justin Matthew Sargent will star as "Drew" beginning Monday, March 26, and Genson Blimline will officially take over as "Lonny", at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (220 W 44th Street).

Photo Flash: Go Giants! ROCK OF AGES Plays the Super Bowl Parade!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 8, 2012


At the request of the office of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ROCK OF AGES performed their classic anthems "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Here I Go Again" at The New York Giants Super Bowl Victory Ceremony at New York City Hall on Tuesday, November 7, 2012. Following the performance, members of the New York Giants football team were welcomed on stage to receive Keys to the City, presented by Mayor Bloomberg.

Genson Blimline Joins Cast of ROCK OF AGES; Mitchell Jarvis to Return in February
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2011


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced that Genson Blimline will take over the role of "Lonny" role beginning today, Monday, December 19. Mitchell Jarvis, who has starred in ROCK OF AGES since it opened on Broadway in 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, is taking a leave of absence from the show to take part in the Alley Theatre production of The Toxic Avenger in Houston, Texas. Jarvis is scheduled to return to Rock of Ages on February 20, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Cast Spoofs 'Shawshank Redemption'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2011


The music that ignited a generation is heating up Broadway in 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. In the video below, the cast spoofs 'THe shawshank Redemtion' in a short film directed by Mitchell Jarvis and written by Tony LePage and Mitchell Jarvis. Click below to check it out!

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