Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical by Chris D'Arienzo, set on the Sunset Strip, where a small-town girl and a city boy chase their dreams amid romance, rebellion, and rock 'n' roll. The production features classic rock anthems including "Don't Stop Believin'," "Here I Go Again," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and "We Built This City." Presented by The Actors Studio of New Jersey as part of its 2026 mainstage season at the Dunellen Theatre, the production runs June 19 through June 28.
Authors
- Bernard Marsden
- Bernie Taupin
- Bill Cuomo
- Bobby Dall
- Bret Michaels
- Brett Tuggle
- Bruce Anthony Johannessen
- Chris D'Arienzo
- Chris Hardwick
- Craig Krampf
- D.L. Byron
- Daniel Dee Snider
- David Coverdale
- David Gibbs
- David Grahame
- David Lee Roth
- Dennis Lambert
- Desmond Child
- E. Schwartz
- Eric Martin
- Erik Turner
- Frank Sullivan
- Gary F. Cherone
- Geoffrey Downes
- Jack Blades
- James Lea
- Jani Lane
- Jerry Dixon
- Jim Peterik
- Joan Jett
- Joey Allen
- Joey Tempest
- John K. Wetton
- Jon Bon Jovi
- Jonathan Cain
- Kelly Keagy
- Kevin Cronin
- Louis Gramattico
- Martin George Page
- Marvin Webster Ross
- Michael Leslie Jones
- Mick Smiley
- Neal Schon
- Neville Holder
- Nuno Bettencourt
- Peter Wolf
- Randy Goodrum
- Richard S. Sambora
- Rikki Rockett
- Steve Perry
- Steven Sweet
- Ted Nugent
- Tommy Shaw
Tony Awards and Nominations for Rock of Ages
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Musical |
Cast and Creative Team for Rock of Ages at Dunellen Theatre
Creative Team
Jon Hartmere
Book
Hugh Wheeler
Book
Stephen Sondheim
Music
Nell Benjamin
Lyrics
Jeff Richmond
Music
Tina Fey
Book
Rob Rokicki
Music and Lyrics
Joe Tracz
Book
Chris D'Arienzo
Book
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