Tom Lenk News

Lately, my favorite part of Broadway has been the extras - the bonuses - what happens when the shows are dark.

Los Angeles, CA - On Sat, March 27 at 10pm - Upright Cabaret presents NYC singer/songwriter Katie Thompson for the release of her new album 'Private Page' at Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Singer/Songwriter Katie Thompson hits LA with 'Private Page' a concert to celebrate the album she is currently releasing 'Indie style!' Two tracks a month! 'Your Side', 'I Like Christmas for the Food', 'Heaven Is A Place On Earth' and 'Slow' have already been released and more KT favorites drop in the coming months. Joining Thompson on stage as special guests will be Kate Shindle (former Miss America / Broadway: Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde), Tom Lenk (Broadway: Rock of Ages / Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Frankie James Grande (Broadway: Mamma Mia) and Shelly Bort. Upright Cabaret on Vermont, 1714 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - (310) 652-5252 Tickets: $20 Advance online (www.uprightcabaret.com/events) or $25 at the door (if available). Dinner Reservations are made online at time of ticket purchase. Online ticket buyers receive first priority in seating. Table food/drink minimums apply. For more info about Upright Cabaret including show times, tickets and scheduled performers, please visit us at www.UprightCabaret.com

In a show of semi-permanent appreciation, ROCK OF AGES honored of one of its most dedicated fans and winner of its holiday 'Deck the Halls Extreme Rock' contest, Gavin Knox, this month. For the Christmas challenge, the production invited fans to submit a performance video of a holiday carol, sung in the rockin' style of the hit show. The winner was selected by ROCK OF AGES cast members, including Constantine Maroulis, Kerry Butler, and James Carpinello. The prize package included a pair of tickets to the performance, a backstage tour, a curtain call ovation, dinner for two at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, a copy of the original cast recording, and a Temptu tattoo, applied by the show's make-up artist, worn by the cast members on stage each night.

Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Emily Padgett will take over the role of 'Sherrie,' beginning Monday, March 15, 2010 and Derek St. Pierre ('Franz') and Katie Webber ('Waitress #1') will join the cast on Monday, March 22. After having understudied the role since Monday, November 16, 2009 and performing nightly as 'Waitress #1' at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), Ms. Padgett will star opposite Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis. She takes over the role from Kerry Butler, who will play her final performance Saturday, March 13 at 8pm. Tom Lenk will play his final performance as 'Franz' on Sunday, March 21 at 7:30pm.

In a show of semi-permanent appreciation, ROCK OF AGES honored of one of its most dedicated fans and winner of its holiday 'Deck the Halls Extreme Rock' contest, Gavin Knox, this month. For the Christmas challenge, the production invited fans to submit a performance video of a holiday carol, sung in the rockin' style of the hit show. The winner was selected by ROCK OF AGES cast members, including Constantine Maroulis, Kerry Butler, and James Carpinello. The prize package included a pair of tickets to the performance, a backstage tour, a curtain call ovation, dinner for two at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, a copy of the original cast recording, and a Temptu tattoo, applied by the show's make-up artist, worn by the cast members on stage each night.

Broadway Sessions w/ Ben D is thrilled to welcome Tom Lenk and Melissa E. Driscol Tuesday, March 2nd.

On Monday, February 22, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present an evening of songs by songwriter/singer Katie Thompson. The cast included Dee Roscioli (Wicked), Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening), Tom Lenk (Rock of Ages), Mariand Torres (Giant), Anne Fraser Thomas (The Grinch) and Erik Sisco (Sing What I Wanna Sing).

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present singer/songwriter KATIE THOMPSON & FRIENDS on Monday, February 22 at 7pm. This concert is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way at the historic music room.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present singer/songwriter KATIE THOMPSON & FRIENDS on Monday, February 22 at 7pm. This concert is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, which highlights performers and composers from the Great White Way at the historic music room.

The stars of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES have banded together to raise funds for World Vision, a humanitarian fund that has been in Haiti for 30 years in an effort to contribute to the country's relief. Stars Kerry Butler, Lauren Molina and James Carpinello introduce the fundraiser in the video below. The production will be auctioning off items, the first of which is a backstage tour with Butler. For more information on the fundraiser and how to participate, watch the clip below.

Last night, American Idol alum and Rock of Ages star Constantine Maroulis played the Highline Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there to capture his rousing covers of famous rock tunes.

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The five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES has announced that beginning Sunday, January 10, 2010, ROCK OF AGES will be changing its Sunday performance schedule to 3pm and 7:30pm. Previously, Sunday shows were at 2pm and 7pm.

The five-time Tony nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES has announced that beginning Sunday, January 10, 2010, ROCK OF AGES will be changing its Sunday performance schedule to 3pm and 7:30pm. Previously, Sunday shows were at 2pm and 7pm.

Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of 'Scott Nevins' Curtain Call' with 'Rock Of Ages' Tom Lenk 12/7.

Splash Bar is proud to present a very special edition of 'Scott Nevins' Curtain Call' with 'Rock Of Ages' Tom Lenk 12/7.

On Friday, November 13th at 11AM, the cast of the hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES joined with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to celebrate the show's support of music education in our nation's schools. This past spring, ROCK OF AGES donated $30,000 to the Foundation through a month-long ticket promotion, which enabled the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to grant a full set of new musical instruments to jumpstart the music education program at PS/IS 111 this school year.

Lauren Molina is back with another episode of ROA Productions, in this segment we learn the finer points of the 'audition.'

Tonight, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, one lucky audience member at the smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES, will walk out of the theatre $1,000 richer. The random drawing will take place immediately following the show and will include all ticket holders for that evening's 7pm performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th Street.