Rock of Ages 2009 - Articles Page 11

Run Time:
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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ROCK OF AGES Celebrates First Anniversary At Bowlmor Lanes 5/12
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 5, 2010


In celebration of their first year on Broadway ROCK OF AGES will host a Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes May 12.

STAGE TUBE: Constantine on Times Square Car Bombing, ROCK OF AGES and More
by Jessica Lewis - May 3, 2010


Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis recently sat down for an interview with ABC News to talk about the show, his growth since American Idol, and the recent Times Square bomb scare. Maroulis reported that he is still a big fan of Idol, and even predicted Lee DeWyze as a possible winner for this season.

Constantine Maroulis Plays Highline Ballroom, 6/16
by Samantha Jacobsen - April 21, 2010


Tony Award-nominee and current star of ROCK OF AGES Constantine Maroulis is set to perform a solo concert at the Highline Ballroom this June.

Lauren Molina Performs at Duplex 4/14; Jarvis, Cearley & Mais Guest
by Robert Diamond - April 13, 2010


ROCK OF AGES star Lauren Molina will go (mostly) solo at The Duplex on Wednesday night, April 14, 2010 from 9:30 - 10:45 PM. The show promises as 'an evening of ukulele driven originals, and playful covers, layered with cello, guitar, banjo, and melodica.'

Photo Coverage: Stars Celebrate ROCK OF AGES Anniversary & Constantine Maroulis Portrait at Tony di Napoli's!
by Linda Lenzi - April 7, 2010


Broadway's ROCK OF AGES celebrated its 1 year anniversary on Broadway last night, April 6, 2010. In honor of the rock hit musical, Tony di Napoli's restaurant presented the cast with a portrait of its star, Constantine Maroulis, to be displayed on its famed wall. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - April 7, 2010


Broadway's ROCK OF AGES celebrated its 1 year anniversary on Broadway last night, April 6, 2010. In celebration, fans paid tribute to the show, revealing how the show has affected them and why they can't get enough of it. Check out the tribute below!

Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis Gets Sardi's Caricature
by Walter McBride - March 19, 2010


Constantine Maroulis, Tony nominated for his role as Drew in Broadway's ROCK OF AGES, joined the stars on Sardi's famed wall with his very own caricature on Thursday, March 18.

Sardi's Honors Constantine Maroulis with Caricature, 3/18
by Jessica Lewis - March 15, 2010


Constantine Maroulis, Tony nominated for his role as Drew in Broadway's ROCK OF AGES, will join the stars on Sardi's famed wall with his very own caricature on Thursday, March 18. .

TV: ROCK OF AGES 'Carol Rock' Contestant Champ Gavin Knox Gets Show Temptu Tattoo
by Robert Diamond - March 11, 2010


In a show of semi-permanent appreciation, ROCK OF AGES honored of one of its most dedicated fans and winner of its holiday 'Deck the Halls Extreme Rock' contest, Gavin Knox, this month. For the Christmas challenge, the production invited fans to submit a performance video of a holiday carol, sung in the rockin' style of the hit show. The winner was selected by ROCK OF AGES cast members, including Constantine Maroulis, Kerry Butler, and James Carpinello. The prize package included a pair of tickets to the performance, a backstage tour, a curtain call ovation, dinner for two at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, a copy of the original cast recording, and a Temptu tattoo, applied by the show's make-up artist, worn by the cast members on stage each night.

Emily Padgett to Star as 'Sherrie' in ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - March 8, 2010


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Emily Padgett will take over the role of 'Sherrie,' beginning Monday, March 15, 2010 and Derek St. Pierre ('Franz') and Katie Webber ('Waitress #1') will join the cast on Monday, March 22. After having understudied the role since Monday, November 16, 2009 and performing nightly as 'Waitress #1' at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), Ms. Padgett will star opposite Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis. She takes over the role from Kerry Butler, who will play her final performance Saturday, March 13 at 8pm. Tom Lenk will play his final performance as 'Franz' on Sunday, March 21 at 7:30pm.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Fan & Contest Champ Gavin Knox Wins Temptu Tattoo
by Jessica Lewis - March 9, 2010


In a show of semi-permanent appreciation, ROCK OF AGES honored of one of its most dedicated fans and winner of its holiday 'Deck the Halls Extreme Rock' contest, Gavin Knox, this month. For the Christmas challenge, the production invited fans to submit a performance video of a holiday carol, sung in the rockin' style of the hit show. The winner was selected by ROCK OF AGES cast members, including Constantine Maroulis, Kerry Butler, and James Carpinello. The prize package included a pair of tickets to the performance, a backstage tour, a curtain call ovation, dinner for two at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, a copy of the original cast recording, and a Temptu tattoo, applied by the show's make-up artist, worn by the cast members on stage each night.

Photo Coverage: 'A Slice of Broadway' Honors ROCK OF AGES with 'The Arsenal' Pizza
by Brian Estrada - March 4, 2010


Two Boots Pizza and MJS LIVE, Inc. honored ROCK OF AGES this week with A SLICE OF BROADWAY, a celebration of Broadway's finest at NY's Pizza Pioneers Two Boots Pizza.

ROCK OF AGES Stars To Perform at Sundance
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2010


This Saturday, January 23, 2010, Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis, James Carpinello and Emily Padgett from the hit Broadway show ROCK OF AGES will perform at The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES' Kerry Butler, Lauren Molina & James Carpinello Raise Money for Haiti
by Jessica Lewis - January 22, 2010


The stars of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES have banded together to raise funds for World Vision, a humanitarian fund that has been in Haiti for 30 years in an effort to contribute to the country's relief. Stars Kerry Butler, Lauren Molina and James Carpinello introduce the fundraiser in the video below. The production will be auctioning off items, the first of which is a backstage tour with Butler. For more information on the fundraiser and how to participate, watch the clip below.

Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis Plays the Highline Ballroom
by Monica Simoes - January 21, 2010


Last night, American Idol alum and Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis played the Highline Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there to capture his rousing covers of famous rock tunes.

ROCK OF AGES Stars To Perform at Sundance
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2010


This Saturday, January 23, 2010, Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis, James Carpinello and Emily Padgett from the hit Broadway show ROCK OF AGES will perform at The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis Reacts to Cowell's 'Idol' Departure
by Jessica Lewis - January 12, 2010


Following the announcement yesterday that American Idol mastermind Simon Cowell would be leaving the show after nine seasons to bring The X Factor to Fox in early 2011, Tony-nominee and former Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis appeared on CBS' The Early show to weigh in on Idol's loss. See what the Rock of Ages star has to say about Simon's parting 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 at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wesley Taylor.
What awards has Rock of Ages won?
Rock of Ages has won the Outstanding New Broadway award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Wesley Taylor received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.

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