Rock of Ages Tour 2010 - Articles Page 16

Oh, there were big goings-on in the Showtuneland of Chicago this past weekend! And a whole lot of talkin' goin' on. But before we get to that particular topic, I'd like to take this opportunity to share with you some Chicago-based highlights of my recent trip to New York: observations, thoughts and feelings that many of you may have had this spring or summer on a similar trip.

Broadway In Chicago and the producers of the five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES have announced the cast that will rock the nation in the 60-city, first national tour kicking off at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago on September 21, 2010. Tickets for this exclusive two week engagement are currently on sale.

Real life New Jersey couple, 27 year olds Sharyn Krum and Paul Fontana, lived out their Broadway fairytale by getting married on stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre yesterday, August 9, 2010. They found common ground over their shared love of Rock of Ages and were married by the newly ordained, and their favorite, Rock of Ages character 'Lonny' (played by Mitchell Jarvis). The Broadway cast were guests at the ceremony and reception.

CAPA today announced its season lineup for 2010-11. Highlights include the return of Columbus' favorite saxophonist extraordinaire, Dave Koz, and the ever-popular, riotous comedy of The Second City. Columbus debuts include acoustic guitarist Benise who brings his lavish stage production, The Spanish Guitar, to the Palace Theatre; DRUMLINE LIVE,a show-style marching band showcase based on the film Drumline; and world-renowned, contemporary ballet company, Complexions.

Real life New Jersey couple, 27 year olds Sharyn Krum and Paul Fontana, to live out their Broadway fairytale by getting married on stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. They found common ground over their shared love of Rock of Ages and will be married by the newly ordained, and their favorite, ROA character 'Lonny' (played by Mitchell Jarvis).

Real life New Jersey couple, 27 year olds Sharyn Krum and Paul Fontana, to live out their Broadway fairytale by getting married on stage at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. They found common ground over their shared love of Rock of Ages and will be married by the newly ordained, and their favorite, ROA character 'Lonny' (played by Mitchell Jarvis).

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The Arts Edge, an educational consulting firm, has announced the winner of its Broadway-inspired scholarship for Arts Edge Summer, a unique two-week musical theater and college prep boot camp in New York City. Rain Halbert, a 17 year old musical theater enthusiast from Titusville, Fla., was chosen from of a number of applicants to receive a full scholarship for Arts Edge Summer. The judging was led by 'Rock of Ages' star Constantine Maroulis and 'Memphis' headliner Chad Kimball.

Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced that Josephine Rose Roberts will take over the role of 'Regina,' beginning tonight, Monday, August 2, 2010 at 8pm. Roberts comes to Broadway after playing the role of 'Regina' at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. She takes over the role from Lauren Molina, who played her final performance Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 7:30pm.

August 2010 Concerts set for the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Rock of Ages, the five-time Tony nominated musical starring original Broadway cast member Constantine Maroulis, will go on sale Friday, July 30 at 9 a.m.

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The first classes will begin on September 13, 2010! Taught by Liz Caplan, the first session will consist of six exclusive weekly 30-minute classes, available online on Monday nights only to registered students. Each session will also include a special celebrity guest interview discussing their proven vocal techniques! What do the cast of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT, ROCK OF AGES, WICKED, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, The Goo Goo Dolls, James Blunt, Girls Aloud, Lily Allen, The Darkness, Nicole Parker, Ana Gasteyer, Neil Patrick Harris, Kerry Butler, Megan Hilty, Bobby Steggert, and many other professionals have in common? They've all trained under Liz Caplan! And, now BroadwayWorld.com will get you to the front of Liz Caplan's two year waiting list with this exclusive program! Read more: http://www.broadwayworld.com/education/indexnew.cfm#ixzz0uWCne9SP

The best of Broadway is being presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series which began on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Bank of America, and JCPenney 33rd & 6th, and hosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities, the tenth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances runs through August 12th.

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Actor Seth Rogen is rumored to be in consideration to play Lonny in the upcoming film version of ROCK OF AGES, Toronto's thestar.com reports. Rogen attended the Toronto production of ROCK OF AGES on July 17, telling people that 'he was just there to enjoy the show.' Accorinf to the report, however, Rogan may have been taking in the production for more professional reasons. No casting informaiton of any kind for the film has been released to date.

Dallas Theater Center opened IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN, starring Matt Cavenaugh as Clark Kent/Superman and Patrick Cassidy as arch-villain Max Menken on June 18, 2010. The production will run through July 25 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. SUPERMAN cast member Andrew Keenan-Bolger recently recored his experience backstage for MTI on their MTISpaceshow.com network. Click below to take his tour and meet the cast.

What do you get when you mix America's favorite TV show with one of the biggest hits on Broadway? Last night's Rock of Ages performance on America's Got Talent! Constantine Maroulis, Emily Padgett and ensemble members set the stage on fire with legendary Rock God Dee Schneider. The audience got a sneak peek of Rock of Ages with show favorites 'I Wanna Rock' by Twisted Sister and 'Don't Stop Believing' by Journey. Missed last night's telecast? Click below for the clip!

Broadway's hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, opened May 11, 2010 at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you an official video montage of the production!

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that individual tickets to the Broadway production of ROCK OF AGES will go on sale on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The five time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES will play the Bank of America Theatre for a limited two week engagement September 21 - October 3, 2010.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Rock of Ages, the five-time Tony nominated musical starring original Broadway cast member Constantine Maroulis, will go on sale Friday, July 30 at 9 a.m.

The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series beginning on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage.

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August 2010 Concerts set for the RRazz room at Hotel Nikko San Francisco. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (between Ellis and O'Farrell) San Francisco, California 94102

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