ROCK OF AGES Returns to the Orpheum Theatre in May

Rock of Ages, the five-time Tony nominated musical and love story told through the hits of iconic '80s rockers such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and more, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, May 17-19, 2013. This awesomely good time features nearly 30 chart-topping hits from "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Here I Go Again" to "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "We Built This City." Single tickets are on sale now. Rock of Ages is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a special addition to its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl meets a big-city dreamer-and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fall in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. Rock of Ages is a worldwide phenomenon with a smash hit production in London, still rockin' on Broadway and a 2012 movie from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rock of Ages first played in Minneapolis at the Orpheum Theatre in October 2010.

Rock of Ages is directed by Tony Award nominee Kristin Hanggi (Bare and Pussycat Dolls on the Sunset Strip) and choreographed by Kelly Devine (Jersey Boys associate choreographer). It features a book by Chris D'Arienzo (writer and director of the film Barry Munday), original arrangements by David Gibbs (Counting Crows and "That Thing You Do") and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp (Tarzan, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia!).

Set design is by Beowulf Boritt (Spelling Bee and LoveMusik), costume design is by Tony Nominee Gregory Gale (Cyranoand The Wedding Singer), lighting design is by Jason Lyons (The Threepenny Opera), sound design is by Craig Cassidy (The Phantom of the Opera and Mamma Mia!) and projection design is by Zachary Borovay (A Catered Affair).

The show stars Dominique Scott as Drew, Shannon Mullen as Sherrie and Universo Pereira as Stacee Jaxx. Minneapolis natives Megan McHugh and Danny Mchugh are also part of the cast. Rock of Ages is produced by Phoenix Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.rockofagesontour.com.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single tickets for Rock of Ages are on sale now. Tickets start at $34 (subject to change) depending on performance time and seating preference. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls., 55402, no service fees), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org or through Ticketmaster by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Groups of 10 or more save, and should call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations. *Rock of Ages is recommended for ages 13+ due to explicit language and mature situations.