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Julianne Hough to Play Sherrie in ROCK OF AGES Film

Variety reports that Julianne Hough has agreed to play Sherrie in the film version of ROCK OF AGES. Julianne Hough made her feature film debut in 'Burlesque' in November, opposite Christina Aguilera and Cher, which also coincided with the release of the two-time 'Dancing With the Stars' champion's second country album.

ROCK OF AGES Gets West End Treatment in August

Whatsonstage.com has revealed that ROCK OF AGES will play the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre in August. Performances begin August 31, with an opening date to be announced. According to the report, tickets are rumored to be on slae as early as March 7. For the full report, visit www.whatsonstage.com.

BWW Interviews: ROCK OF AGES' Patrick Lewallen

Each night, actor Patrick Lewallen gets to live out his rock star fantasy. Currently traveling the country as the scene-stealing narrator Lonny in the First National Tour of ROCK OF AGES, this Kansas City native is busy putting audiences into a head-banging frenzy, as they sing along to a bevy of guilty pleasure tunes from the biggest hair bands of the 80's. His hilarious antics in this Broadway musical--a show now being prepped for its much talked about big-screen adaptation--will soon take center stage at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a week's worth of shows on March 1-6. The self-admitted Pepsi addict chatted briefly with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos about life on the road and his role as a crowd favorite.

Adam Shankman Confirms Tom Cruise for ROCK OF AGES Film

After months of speculation, ROCK OF AGES film director Adam Shankman has confrimed that Tom Cruise has officially begun work as Stacee Jaxx. He tells the Toronto Sun: 'I think we're going to see him every drop the rock'n'roll god. He's pouring himself in this part in a way I've never had an actor do. It's pretty intense. Between the voice lessons, the incredible study... researching the period, it's like 1987, just going there!'

BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES Comes Home to L.A.

When did the Pantages Theatre turn into a nostalgia rock concert venue? 2011 so far has featured 60's-set HAIR and the 1891 emo rockers of SPRING AWAKENING and now, it plays host to the national tour of ROCK OF AGES, the surprising yet undeniably hilarious Tony-nominated jukebox musical that features a conveyor belt of rock hits from the biggest hair bands of the 1980's. This affectionately low-brow but impressively entertaining show charms the leather pants of its audience thanks to its wicked humor, its self-effacing references, plenty of nostalgic sight-gags, and, of course, those ubiquitous 80's tunes most of us won't admit to really liking. Playing at the Pantages through February 27 (then at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts in Orange County, March 1-6), it's certainly a show chock-full of guilty pleasures.

STAGE TUBE: ROCK OF AGES Rocks Lopez Tonight!

Last night, February 16, 2011, the first National Tour's cast of the five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES performed on "Lopez Tonight". The cast, led by Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis (Drew) and Rebecca Faulkenberry (Sherrie), performed a medley of songs including "Here I Go Again" and "Don't Stop Believin". "Lopez Tonight" airs weekdays on TBS at midnight EST.

ROCK OF AGES to Perform on LOPEZ TONIGHT, 2/16

Tonight, February 16, 2011, the first National Tour's cast of the five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES will perform on "Lopez Tonight". The cast, led by Tony Award Nominee Constantine Maroulis (Drew) and Rebecca Faulkenberry (Sherrie), will be performing a medley of songs including "Here I Go Again" and "Don't Stop Believin". "Lopez Tonight" airs weekdays on TBS at midnight EST.

ROCK OF AGES Announces New Broadway Cast with NY & Tour Alum

Today, the producers of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES announced the ‘supergroup' they've assembled to kick off performances at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street on Thursday, March 24, 2011.

Mary J. Blige Signs on for ROCK OF AGES Film

Now, Showbiz411.com reports that Mary J. Blige has officially signed on for the film and will play Justice, the bartender and mother of the character Sherrie who gets to sing 'Harden My Heart' amongst other songs.

Anne Hathaway to Star in ROCK OF AGES Fim, Too?

Deadline.com reveals today that Tom Cruise is close to signing a deal with the producers of the ROCK OF AGES film to appear as Stacee Jaxx. In talks to play opposite Cruise is film and stage actress - and upcoming host of the Oscars - Anne Hathaway.

Tom Cruise Enters Final Negotiations for ROCK OF AGES Film

The Hollywood Reporter reveals this morning that Tom Cruise is close to signing a deal with the producers of the ROCK OF AGES film to appear as Stacee Jaxx. It is expect that, as in the stage version, Cruise's character will perform Bon Jovi's 'Wanted Dead or Alive.' Additional stars in talks for the film include Gwyneth Paltrow, Alec Baldwin (in the role of Dennis Dupree), Mary J. Blige and Russel Brand. The film will be directed by Adam Shankman and is being adapted for the screen by it's stage scribe, Chris D'Arienzo.

ROCK OF AGES Comes To The Paramount

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's.

Curran Theatre Welcomes ROCK OF AGES, 3/8-4/9

The music that ignited a generation is going to heat up San Francisco! The classic rock love story of the decade erupts into Broadway's best party, all to the sounds of such feel-good, sing-out-loud songs as Every Rose Has Its Thorn, I Wanna Know What Love Is, Here I Go Again, Don't Stop Believin' and more. ROCK OF AGES plays the Curran Theatre (445 Geary Street) March 8 through April 9 as part of the 2010-2011 Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets on sale now!

ROCK OF AGES Comes To The Paramount

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's.

CPAC Welcomes ROCK OF AGES, Closes 1/16

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's Rock of Ages, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time where big hair meets big dreams and the result totally wails when Rock of Ages closes at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, January 16, 2011.

CPAC Welcomes ROCK OF AGES, 1/11-16

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer - and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's. It's Rock of Ages, a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time where big hair meets big dreams and the result totally wails when Rock of Ages plays the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, January 11 - 16, 2011.

ROCK OF AGES to Re-Open March 24th at Helen Hayes

Today, the producers of the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES announced that the musical will begin performances at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th Street on Thursday, March 24, 2011 and tickets are now on sale via Telecharge.com. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011.

ROCK OF AGES The Most Joyous Rock Musical In Years!

I was prepared to have difficulty sitting through ROCK OF AGES, the musical that opened at the Broward Center Tuesday night. Hard rock is not 'my thing,' and I had heard this show described as a celebration of 1980s rock music and also as being 'Mamma Mia' for dudes. Thank the theatrical gods, they got it right.

Tony Nominee/American Idol's Constantine Maroulis Stars In 'Rock Of Ages' Opens Tuesday Night!

Adding big time heat to an already exciting smash Broadway theatrical season, ROCK OF AGES, a funny, feel good- love story told through the hit songs of such iconic rockers as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and Whitesnake, will heighten the joy of the holiday season when Tony award Nominee Constantine Maroulis of 'American Idol fame,' recreates his original Broadway role as Drew, opening Tuesday, December 28 playing through Sunday, January 9, presented by Florida Theatrical Association at Broward Center for the Performing arts. Coming direct from Broadway, Maroulis, who Rolling Stone declared 'a perfect lead,' will reprise his acclaimed performance in the First National Tour of the five-time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical.

ROCK OF AGES Toronto Invites The Public To Party Every Sunday 10/3-12/19

ROCK OF AGES is unlike any other musical, taking Toronto by a storm with amazing eighties rock music and mind-blowing performances night after night. The party continues every Sunday from October 3 until December 19, with Sunday Night Parties, where all tickets, all seats to the 7pm performances are only $50.

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