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New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' is currently filming under the direction of Adam Shankman (HAIRSPRAY). Tom Cruise, who will star as Stacee Jaxx in the film, recently chatted with the LA Times about putiing on his dancing shoes for the film. Cruise told LAT: 'I had started dancing because I was inspired by my wife. She kept saying, 'You've got to do a musical sometime. Kate's a dancer, so she would say, 'Let's go to dance class,' and she would take us and that's how I kind of came up with the idea of Les Grossman doing hip-hop. And then to take it to this level with this? It was really fun.'

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces a 2011-2012 Season rife with star-studded talent.

Things are heating up this summer on VH1 Classic when two hit series return for an epic new season. 'Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp' and 'That Metal Show' are back and bigger than ever with an all-star lineup of legendary music icons that are sure to get metal and rock enthusiasts pumped up. Tune in to VH1 Classic on Saturday, August 20 beginning at 10 PM ET/PT for the ultimate music experience.

Journey, one of the most popular American rock bands of all time featuring Arnel Pineda (lead singer), Neil Schon (lead guitarist, backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals) and Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals), recently unleashed Eclipse, the group's latest album featuring all-new material. The band followed the album's release with an immediate launch of the 'Eclipse Tour' which stops at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Oct. 8 with special guests Foreigner and Night Ranger. The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

After being so impressed by the video 'Waiting For Shankman' created by the ROCK OF AGES 1st National Tour Cast, director of the ROCK OF AGES movie Adam Shankman, has put them in the movie! Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the touring cast and ROCK OF AGES dance team as their 'Juke Box Hero' personas.

Things are heating up this summer on VH1 Classic when two hit series return for an epic new season. 'Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp' and 'That Metal Show' are back and bigger than ever with an all-star lineup of legendary music icons that are sure to get metal and rock enthusiasts pumped up. Tune in to VH1 Classic on Saturday, August 20 beginning at 10 PM ET/PT for the ultimate music experience.

Is there a trend with Tony-nominated stars of Broadway musicals taking the show on the road?

According to published reports,Tom Cruise will give a concert tonight in Miami in character as Stacee Jaxx to be filmed for the ROCK OF AGES film. Crusie will reportedly be singing Bon Jovi's 'Wanted, Dead or Alive' and Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing.' The concert is taking place at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. A New Line Cinema casting notice for the crowd called for 80s enthusiasts over 16 dressed in their best 80s garb. Cruise's co-stars Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta will also perform alongside Cruise.

The Rock of Ages, the Broadway hit celebrating the best rock 'n roll music of the 1980s, will conclude its run at the National Theatre through July 24, 2011. To watch Constantine Maroulis' appearance on 'The Arch Campbell Show,' click below.

The Hollywood Reporter reveals today that SNL's Will Forte has joined the cast of the Rock of Ages film. The New York comedian and Celebrity Autobiography regular will be playing the part of news anchor Mitch Miley, specifically written for the film.

New Line Cinema's film version of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'), and not everyone is thrilled about the big screen adaptation. According to Thewrap.com, Broadway producer Carl Levin from Eleven Entertainment claims that the movie owes him more than the $400,000 that was piad to him in producers' fees. Levin filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday, July 6.

The hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages has teamed up with award-winning cause marketing experts psGive to create a truly unique backstage experience. As part of its efforts to raise funds and awareness for National Breast Cancer Coalition's Breast Cancer Deadline 2020®, fans and supporters can compete for backstage passes to Rock of Ages and a ‘meet and greet' with the cast at New York City's Helen Hayes Theater in an auction-like event running now through June 29th.

New Line Cinema's film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical 'Rock of Ages' has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman ('Hairspray'). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough ('Burlesque'), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti ('Cinderella Man'), Russell Brand ('Arthur,' 'Get Him to the Greek'), R&B queen Mary J. Blige, Malin Akerman ('The Proposal'), multiple Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (TV's 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Lincoln Lawyer') and Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones ('Chicago'), with Oscar nominees Alec Baldwin ('The Cooler') and Tom Cruise ('Born on the Fourth of July').

The Rock of Ages, the Broadway hit celebrating the best rock 'n roll music of the 1980s, will perform at the Winspear Opera House through May 29, 2011. To watch Constantine Maroulis' appearance on FOX 26 News, click below.