Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's 'rockin' cameras' were there to join the wild opening night crowd at the curtain call!
Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opens on Broadway, tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W. 47th Street). Previews began on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
One month after their classic songs debut as part of the score of the new hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, two unparalleled rock stars - Tommy Shaw from STYX and Kevin Cronin from REO Speedwagon - will make their Broadway debuts as they perform their new single, 'Can't Stop Rockin', immediately following the evening performance on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street). The performance of the new song, co-written by Cronin and Shaw, celebrates the rockers recently announced CAN'T STOP ROCKIN' 2009 Tour, which kicks off on May 12th, presented by VH1 Classic and Rock Band.
You'll wanna 'Rock' with Rockin' Savings on Broadway's Newest Musical, ROCK OF AGES!
The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.
Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx' head up ROCK OF AGES, the cast met the press at the New 42nd Street Studios on March 3, 2009 and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there!
Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx' head up ROCK OF AGES, the leads 'rocked' the first day of rehearsal at the New 42nd Street Studios on March 3, 2009 and BroadwayWorld's cameras were there!
The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'.
Syracuse Stage's production of Putting It Together has announced casting including Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, Tyler Hanes, Andre Ward, and Stephanie Youell. Book, Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim, Conceived by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, Directed and Choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, Musical Direction by Dianne Adams McDowell.
Syracuse Stage's production of Putting It Together has announced casting including Lillias White, Chuck Cooper, Tyler Hanes, Andre Ward, and Stephanie Youell. Book, Lyrics and Music by Stephen Sondheim, Conceived by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie, Directed and Choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, Musical Direction by Dianne Adams McDowell.
Starting October 24th, 2008 filming will commence on a new feature musical film 'Big Gay Musical'.
On Monday, October 20, 2008 at 1:00 pm and Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm La Jolla Playhouse's workshop presentation of Please Don't Eat the Daisies will be presented at the Hilton Theatre Rehearsal Studios. The reading will be directed by John Bowab.
XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has moved up the date of its closing to Sunday, September 28. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street.
XANADU, Broadway's surprise musical hit, has announced a closing date of Sunday, October 12. The show is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street and will have played 49 previews and 528 performances.
Last night, July 29th, Broadway World's cameras were on hand as Whoopi Goldberg returned to the Broadway stage for a six week engagement in the hit musical 'Xanadu'. She will be playing of Caliope now through September 7th at the Helen Hayes.
XANADU, Broadway's surprise hit musical, now in its 2nd smash year at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th St) is excited to announce that a London West End production is in the works spearheaded byDavid Ian and John Gore. The Broadway producers, Robert Ahrens, Tara Smith, Brian Swibel, Cari Smulyan ,Dale Smith and Dan Vickery will join Ian and Gore. The production is slated for Spring, 2009 at a theatre to be announced.
Mario Lopez hosted a line-up of performances from all of the musicals from the 2007-2008 Broadway musicals.
Curtis Holbrook, an original cast member of XANADU, will return to the hit musical July 1st through 31st playing the role of Sonny.
The 'Share Your Xanadu T Shirt Design Contest' has found a winner. Sharon Kramer's t shirt design was hand-picked by the cast from among over 50 submissions. Her winning t shirt will be printed as a limited edition and sold at the Helen Hayes Theatre merchandise booth.
The InMotion store in Grand Central Stadium will be doing a signing tomorrow, April 3rd at 4:30 PM with Xanadu stars Kerry Butler and Cheyenne Jackson.
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