Rock 'n' Roll 2006

Opened: June 15, 2006
Closing: February 25, 2007

Rock 'n' Roll - 2006 - West End History , Info & More

Duke of York's Theatre
St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4BG, United Kingdom London WC2N 4BG

Rock ‘n’ Roll spans the years from 1968 to 1990 from the double perspective of Prague, where a rock ‘n’ roll band comes to symbolise resistance to the Communist regime, and of Cambridge where the verities of love and death are shaping the lives of three generations in the family of a Marxist philosopher.

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Rock 'n' Roll FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rock 'n' Roll have there been?
Rock 'n' Roll has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has Rock 'n' Roll been nominated for?
Rock 'n' Roll has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards and for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for Tom Stoppard. Additionally, it received a nomination for Best Sound Design at the Olivier Awards for Ian Dickinson.
What awards has Rock 'n' Roll won?
Rock 'n' Roll has won several awards, including Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards and Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for Tom Stoppard. Additionally, Ian Dickinson received the Olivier Award for Best Sound Design for his work on the show.

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