Mark Shunock News

Mark Shunock, star of 'Rock of Ages' at The Venetian Las Vegas, and creator/producer of Mondays Dark, has announced that tickets are on sale now for the Mondays Dark two-year anniversary celebration taking place on Monday, Dec. 14 (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.) at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Tickets start at $20 and are available at www.mondaysdark.com (or direct link: http://axs.com/events/289822/mondays-dark-with-mark-shunock-anniversary-show-tickets?skin=thejoint).

On Monday afternoon (July 27, 2015), Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Sin City, continued its celebrity cocktail program, this time honoring the Las Vegas cast of Rock of Ages at The Palazzo Las Vegas with their own electrifying signature cocktail. Scroll down for a look!

Last night (Thursday, Dec. 18) the cast of the smash-hit musical, ROCK OF AGES, celebrated its second anniversary at The Venetian Las Vegas. Following a full standing ovation from the crowded theatre during the show's finale, ROCK OF AGES' raucous narrator Mark Shunock ("Lonny") addressed the house, sharing words of gratitude for the audience and community's ongoing support of the production. At the conclusion of his speech, the company was presented with a commemorative '80s-themed cake, replicating the show's set and featuring members of the cast designed by Carlo's Bakery, made famous by TLC's Cake Boss Buddy Valastro.

Mark Shunock has announced an unprecedented fundraising event, benefiting 13 local charities in one night. The special anniversary edition of his monthly philanthropic variety show Mondays Dark will feature representatives from an unparalleled 24 local charities under one roof for the highly-anticipated evening on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 pm inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Mark Shunock has announced an unprecedented fundraising event, benefiting 13 local charities in one night. The special anniversary edition of his monthly philanthropic variety show Mondays Dark will feature representatives from an unparalleled 24 local charities under one roof for the highly-anticipated evening on Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 pm inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The 4th Annual NF Hope Benefit Concert was recently held in Las Vegas. The success of the event can be seen in the numbers. Over $82,000 was raised at this year's event.

In an extraordinary show of Nevada pride and camaraderie, the artists, entertainers and celebrities who call the Silver State home came together last night at The Smith Center to celebrate the Nevada Sesquicentennial with a star-studded concert before a sold-out crowd, which included Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and other dignitaries. Scroll down for photos!

Mark Shunock has announced that the October edition of "?Mondays Dark" will take place on Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at Vinyl inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Following the success of last month's "Gone Country" night, 100 percent of the ticket proceeds from the October show will benefit The Healing Curve - a nonprofit initiative to help women who have beaten breast cancer but are left with scars and loss of breast tissue. The on-stage showcase - themed and titled "Women Who Rock," will feature Gretchen Bonaduce, Savannah Smith, Rockie Brown, Justin Mortelitti, Jaime Lynch and others to be announced, all in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mark Shunock has announced that the September edition of "Mondays Dark" will take place on Monday, September 15th, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at Vinyl inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Following the success of last month's Soul Fundafied night, 100 percent of the ticket proceeds from the September show will benefit the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation and will feature Country Star Andy Ross, ROA and former Glee cast member Jon Hall, Travis Cloer of Jersey Boys, Ben Hale and Felice Garcia of Million Dollar Quartet, the magic of Jason Andrews, Lori Legacy and others to be announced with the evening titled "GONE COUNTRY".

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will present a star-studded evening celebrating Nevada's sesquicentennial on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. as part of the year-long observance of the state's 150th anniversary. The year will culminate on Nevada Day 2014.

Mark Shunock has announced that the June showcase of Mondays Dark will take place on Monday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m. at Vinyl inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Following the success of last month's "Boy Band Night," 100 percent of the ticket proceeds from the June showcase will benefit Rudy Foundation, and will feature the music of Tony-nominated musicals in an electrifying evening, "Mama Rocks A Million Boys," showcasing energetic scene favorites from the four celebrated Las Vegas Broadway musicals: Mamma Mia!, Rock of Ages, Million Dollar Quartet, and Jersey Boys.

The long-running Off-Broadway interactive show THE AWESOME 80s PROM has a new place to cut footloose this spring and summer! The production will return for five Saturday evening performances only -- today, May 17 through September 20 -- at New York's hottest new club 42West, located at the bottom of The OUT Hotel on West 42nd Street.

Returning for its fifth year, Las Vegas Broadway Bares presents "Got Wood?" on Friday, May 2 at 11:59 p.m. at the Planet Hollywood Showroom.

Cast members from the Las Vegas company of the high-octane musical ROCK OF AGES will perform on 'The Queen Latifah Show' Monday, April 21. The show airs in the Las Vegas area at 2 p.m. on KTNV-TV. Check local listings for other locations.

The long-running Off-Broadway interactive show THE AWESOME 80s PROM has a new place to cut footloose this spring and summer! The production will return for five Saturday evening performances only -- May 17 through September 20 -- at New York's hottest new club 42West, located at the bottom of The OUT Hotel on West 42nd Street.

Returning for its fifth year, Las Vegas Broadway Bares presents "Got Wood?" on Friday, May 2 at 11:59 p.m. at the Planet Hollywood Showroom.

Mark Shunock has announced that the April edition of "Mondays Dark" will take place on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 8:30 pm at Body English Nightclub inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This month Shunock and his cast of guest stars will take the audience on a musical journey through the movies with "Movie Night: Soundtracks Live," celebrating Hollywood while at the same time raising funds for The Miracle League of Las Vegas.

'Rock of Ages' star Mark Shunock's March edition of 'Mondays Dark' took place on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. at Body English Nightclub inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Following the success of last month's tribute to the rock band QUEEN, 100 percent of the ticket proceeds from this week's show benefits the Shine Family Foundation and featured the music of 'The '80s - Unplugged.' Special guests included, the 'Rock of Ages' band Arsenal, Chris Phillips and Lydia Ansel of Zowie Bowie, James Mulligan, Tina Dawn from 'Absinthe,' Elise Furr from 'Jubilee,' illusionist Mark Bennick, Anne Martinez and Savannah Smith of BBR, Geechy Guy from 'America's Got Talent,' and Becca Kotte and Jason Oles from 'Rock Of Ages.' Other red carpet Vegas headliners in attendance included hypnotist Anthony Cools and celebrity magician, Murray Sawchuck, both of whom have performed at previous Mondays Dark events. Scroll down for photos!