Rock of Ages 2009 - Articles Page 6.6

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2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 7, 2009
Closing: January 18, 2015

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In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

The five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES moved from The Brooks Atkinson Theatre to the Helen Hayes Theatre, opening March 24, 2011. ROCK OF AGES played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011.

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BWW TV: ROCK OF AGES Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!
by Jessica Lewis - July 21, 2011

BroadwayWorld TV brings you the performances from Rock Of Ages at Broadway in Bryant Park, 2011!

ROCK OF AGES Celebrates Summer with Booze Cruise After Party Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2011

Following 'Summer Fun Friday' performances July 8- Sept 3 at 3pm, ROCK OF AGES invites fans to head over to the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row (366 West 46th Street) and present your Friday matinee ticket stub for a FREE Bud Light draft or well cocktail. Additionally, to celebrate the new Summer Fun Friday Matinees join ROCK OF AGES on NYC-E's 80s Booze Cruise After Party on July 22.

ROCK OF AGES Celebrates Summer with Booze Cruise After Party, 7/22
by Nicole Rosky - July 19, 2011

Following 'Summer Fun Friday' performances July 8- Sept 3 at 3pm, ROCK OF AGES invites fans to head over to the Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row (366 West 46th Street) and present your Friday matinee ticket stub for a FREE Bud Light draft or well cocktail. Additionally, to celebrate the new Summer Fun Friday Matinees join ROCK OF AGES on NYC-E's 80s Booze Cruise After Party on July 22.

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway
by Peter James Zielinski - July 18, 2011

On Saturday, July 16, the Broadway cast of ROCK OF AGES, including Rebecca Faulkenberry, Dan Domenech, MiG Ayesa, Mitchell Jarvis, Adam Dannheisser, Cody Scott Lancaster, Michele Mais, Josephine Rose Roberts, Paul Schoeffler, Tessa Alves, Ericka Hunter, Jenifer Foote, Tony LePage, Michael Minarik, Andre Ward, Emily Williams and Jeremy Woodard celebrated 1000 performances of the hit musical on Broadway.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with Broadway's ROCK OF AGES!
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2011

After a breif hiatus, ROCK OF AGES re-opened at the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway on March 24. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011. In the videow below, catch up with the cast of the Broadway production backstage at the Helen Hayes!

ROCK OF AGES' Levin Sues Movie Version Over Producers' Fees
by Nicole Rosky - July 7, 2011

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.

ROCK OF AGES Teams Up with psGive to Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer
by Meghan Schuler - June 28, 2011

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.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of ROCK OF AGES Tour Pleas for Movie Roles!
by Nicole Rosky - June 7, 2011

ROCK OF AGES will soon become Hollywood's Biggest Party as filming recently began in Miami, Florida for the New Line Cinema Film. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film stars Tom Cruise as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Diego Boneta as 'Drew,' Julianne Hough as 'Sherrie,' Russell Brand as 'Lonny,' Alec Baldwin as 'Dennis,' Mary J. Blige as 'Justice,' Brian Cranston as the Mayor, Malin Ackerman as 'Constance Sack,' Catherine Zeta-Jones as the wife of the Mayor and Paul Giamatti as 'Paul Gill.'

Shankman Enlists HAIRSPRAY Creative Team & More for ROCK OF AGES Flick; Production Now Underway in Sunshine State
by Jessica Lewis - June 6, 2011

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').

ROCK OF AGES Launches 'Tequila Tuesdays' an 'Summer Fun Fridays'
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2011

While ROCK OF AGES is Broadway's Best Party every day of the week, the smash hit, five-time Tony Award nominated musical is ready to take it over the top, 80's style, on Tuesdays and Fridays with the launch of Two-for-One Tequila Tuesdays and Summer Fun Fridays at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street.

Malin Akerman Joins ROCK OF AGES Movie!
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2011

According to Deadline.com, Malin Akerman has joined the cast of the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of ROCK OF AGES. Akerman will play Constance, 'a journalist who intends to write an expose on decadent rocker Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise).' Director Adam Shankan previously offered the role to both ANne Hathaway and Amy Adams.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES' Domenech Performs at Five Boro Bike Tour
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011

Dan Domenech, star of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES now in its 3rd year on Broadway at The Helen Hayes, performed God Bless America during the opening ceremony of yesterday's TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City.

Bryan Cranston Joins ROCK OF AGES FIlm
by Lauren Wolman - May 1, 2011

'Breaking Bad's' Bryan Cranston is set to play the mayor in the upcoming 'Rock of Ages' film, to be directed by Shankman and based on the Broadway musical, according to Deadline.com. Cranston will play the husband of an advocate who wants to ban rock and roll. That role will be played by Catherine Zeta-Jones and both were created specifically for the movie.

STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis & ROCK OF AGES Cast on DANCING WITH THE STARS!
by Kelsey Denette - April 26, 2011

Constantine Maroulis and Rebecca Faulkenberry took ROCK OF AGES to DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight. Hosted by Tom Bergeron ('America's Funniest Home Videos') and Brooke Burke ('Dancing with the Stars' Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Maroulis to Depart ROCK OF AGES in July; Working on Album
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2011

'American Idol' alum and Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis will soon say goodbye to the national tour of Rock of ages, according to a recent interview with JSOnline. Maraoulis, who originated leading man 'Drew' on Broadway, commented: 'I've set out and accomplished everything I've wanted to do.' Maroulis departs from the show in July after being involved with the show for three years.

Catherine Zeta Jones Joins ROCK OF AGES Film!
by Nicole Rosky - April 20, 2011

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Adam Shankman has created a role for Catherine Zeta Jone in the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of ROCK OF AGES. JOne, who is currently in final negotiations for the film, will play a villian character described by Shankman as: 'if Tipper Gore and Anita Bryant had a love child. She is this hardcore, moral majority, arch-conservative who wants to shut down rock'n roll in the great city of Los Angeles.'

New Song Added to ROCK OF AGES Movie
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2011

On ROCK OF AGES film director Adam Shankman's Twitter, he wrote that he 'was at #rockofagesmovie office last night til 1130 pm. Long day, but script gets better and better. New song mashups sound amazing. Added rock you like a hurricane to movie. It's AWESOME!!!'

STAGE TUBE: BroadwayWorld's Favorite Constantine Maroulis Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2011

Before Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis took on a leading role on the Great White Way, he was just s singer from a small New Jersey based band. Quickly after starring in the fourth season of American Idol, alongside Carrie Underwood, Maroulis brought his talent to Broadway, starring in THE WEDDING SINGER and ROCK OF AGES soon after. In honor of his return to the Idol stage tonight, BroadwayWorld has picked our favorite Maroulis performances, which include everything from Broadway to Idol and lots in between. Check out our picks below!

Rock of Ages FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rock of Ages have there been?
Rock of Ages has had 9 productions including which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2011, Los Angeles which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Rock of Ages been nominated for?
Rock of Ages has been nominated for Best Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregory Gale, Best Direction of a Musical for Kristin Hanggi, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Peter Hylenski.
What awards has Rock of Ages been nominated for?
Rock of Ages has been nominated for Outstanding New Broadway (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Wesley Taylor.
What awards has Rock of Ages won?
Rock of Ages has won Outstanding New Broadway at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wesley Taylor.

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