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Entertainment Weekly is reporting that 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Tom Lenk will join five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES on Sept. 14. Lenk will star as 'Franz,' the son of a German developer who wants to demolish the Sunset Strip (including LA's favorite rock club). The actor originated the supporting role in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas productions.

Tony Award nominated Broadway star, Kerry Butler (Xanadu, Hairspray) will star in the five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street) as 'Sherrie' beginning Monday, September 21, 2009 for a six month limited engagement for six performances a week. The 'Sherrie' understudy will play the role during both performances on Sundays. Constantine Maroulis continues his Tony Award Nominated performance staring in the show as 'Drew'.

On Tuesday July 21st and Monday July, 27th, the five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES welcomed true rock and roll royalty onstage after the soul shaking and face melting performances! Band members from JOURNEY, EXTREME (who both have songs in the show) and RATT greeted the cast and BroadwayWorld.com has the EXCLUSIVE photos!

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Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance yesterday, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street. BroadwwayWorld.com's headbangin' cameras were there to bring it all to you in our usual 'face melting' fashion!

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Today, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

Five-time Tony Award Nominated smash hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, along with US Air Guitar (the official air guitar association of the United States who is responsible for operating the US Air Guitar Championships) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Air Guitar Ensemble immediately following the matinee performance on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 (at 4:30pm) at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.

Broadway's surprise 'head banging' hit Rock of Ages, is among the celebrated ranks of this year's Tony contenders, earning no fewer than five nominations-including a Best Actor nomination for star Constantine Maroulis. A Season 4 veteran of American Idol, Maroulis is the first contestant from the hit FOX series to earn such a prestigious distinction. But it shouldn't come as such a big shock as the actor attended the The Boston Conservatory of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater from the Boston Conservatory of Music and a minor in voice from the Berklee College of Music in 2002.

On Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day), the new, smash hit, 5-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES will perform three numbers as part of the Toyota Concert Series on NBC's The Today Show.

During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

One month after their classic songs debuted 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 - made their Broadway debuts as they performed 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).

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, 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.

ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis will appear at Madison Square Garden this evening to sing the National Anthem for the NY Knicks vs. NJ Nets game. Tune into the MSG network at 7:30 p.m. to see it live.

Following an extremely successful off Broadway run and the sale of the film rights to New Line Cinema, ROCK OF AGES opened on Broadway, on 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 cast and crew as they cheered on Gypsy Robe winner Andre Ward!

ROCK OF AGES 'Front man' Constantine Maroulis is featured in New York Magazine, the talented Maroulis reveals his rock and roll inspirations and his road back to Broadway in the new 'head bangin' hit'.

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 after party!

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 cameras were there to capture the ready for rock arrivals!