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Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: April 7, 2009
Closing: January 18, 2015

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In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

The five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES moved from The Brooks Atkinson Theatre to the Helen Hayes Theatre, opening March 24, 2011. ROCK OF AGES played its final performance at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 9, 2011.

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He's Coming Home! Constantine Maroulis Will Return to His Tony-Nominated Role in ROCK OF AGES
by Nicole Rosky - July 23, 2014


Tony Award nominee and 'American Idol' finalist Constantine Maroulis returns to the smash hit musical ROCK OF AGES as Drew on Monday, August 4, 2014 for a limited 12-week engagement through October 26, 2014. The five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES - which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary on Broadway, and its spot in the Top 30 Longest-Running Broadway Shows in History - continues to offer Broadway's Best Party eight times a week at the Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 West 44th

Photo Coverage: Ron Duguay Celebrates the NY Rangers at ROCK OF AGES!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - June 4, 2014


In this town, there are only two crews who truly know how to rock the flow - and finally, the two united as Broadway's Best Party, Rock of Ages, hosts a two-week power play in celebration of the New York Rangers rocking the Stanley Cup Final. The breakaway began last night, June 3, when former Rangers All-Star and current MSG Network hockey analyst Ron Duguay hit the boards and rocked out with the cast in a one-timer cameo in the smash hit musical. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special event below!

TV: ROCK OF AGES Cast Rocks Out at STARS IN THE ALLEY
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2014


STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leading up to the Tony Awards, the free outdoor concert in the heart of the Theatre District celebrated Broadway with star appearances and exciting performances from over 20 new shows and long-running favorites, accompanied by a live 12-piece orchestra. BroadwayWorld was there for the special concert event and below you can check out 'Don't Stop Believin' as performed by the cast of ROCK OF AGES!

TV: Survivor's Jim Peterik Celebrates ROCK OF AGES' 5th Anniversary with 'Eye of the Tiger'
by Nicole Rosky - April 9, 2014


The show just celebrated its 5th anniversary and 2000th performance with a party and special performance from Survivor's Jim Peterik with the Rock of Ages Band 'Arsenal'. Check out the full performance of 'Eye of the TIger' below!

Photo Coverage: ROCK OF AGES Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway with Survivor's Jim Peterik
by Jennifer Broski - April 9, 2014


The show just celebrated its 5th anniversary and 2000th performance with a party and special performance from Survivor's Jim Peterik with the Rock of Ages Band 'Arsenal'. BroadwayWorld takes you inside the celebration below!

Carrie St. Louis to Join Cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES as 'Sherrie,' 4/21
by Tyler Peterson - April 3, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical ROCK OF AGES are have announced that direct from the Las Vegas production Carrie St. Louis will make her Broadway debut in the lead role of Sherrie - the 'small town girl' who 'took the midnight train goin' anywhere' - on Monday, April 21, 2014. Carrie St. Louis originated the role of Sherrie in the Las Vegas production, which opened on January 5, 2013, for which she received The Broadway World Las Vegas Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

VIDEO: ROCK OF AGES Cast Performs Medley on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2014


Celebrating their show's fifth anniversary on stage, the cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES performed a special medley of songs on the Today show plaza this morning.

VIDEO: Cast of ROCK OF AGES Performs 'Don't Stop Believin'
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2014


The cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES stopped by New York's WPIX yesterday to celebrate the show's 5th anniversary on Broadway

Cast of Broadway's ROCK OF AGES to Perform on NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, 3/20
by Tyler Peterson - March 18, 2014


The five-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES continues to celebrate its 5th Anniversary on Broadway, #RockofAge5, by bringing Broadway's Best Party back to NBC's TODAY SHOW on Thursday, March 20. The cast will help TODAY kick off spring in the plaza with a performance in the 8am hour and again in-studio with Kathie Lee & Hoda in the 10am hour. This is the first time the cast returns to perform on the plaza since their appearance 5 years ago on May 25, 2009.

Former Facebook Exec Randi Zuckerberg Makes Broadway Debut in ROCK OF AGES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014


The five-time Tony Award Nominated musical Rock of Ages marks its 5th Anniversary on Broadway by toasting its beloved 'social network' of fans with a month-long celebration, #RockofAge5, from tonight, March 14 - April 14, 2014. Kicking off the party tonight, March 14 is social media rock star Randi Zuckerberg, who makes her Broadway debut as community leader 'Regina' (ruh-GINE-ah) for two weeks only - through March 28 (#RandiRocks). The party continues through April 14 with additional 'social' surprises to be announced.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Hershey Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2014


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 about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on, playing at Hershey Theatre tonight, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Former Facebook Exec Randi Zuckerberg to Make Broadway Debut in ROCK OF AGES, Begin. 3/14
by Tyler Peterson - March 4, 2014


The five-time Tony Award Nominated musical ROCK OF AGES marks its 5th Anniversary on Broadway by toasting its beloved 'social network' of fans with a month-long celebration, #RockofAge5, from March 14 - April 14, 2014. Kicking off the party on March 14 is social media rock star Randi Zuckerberg, who makes her Broadway debut as community leader "Regina" (ruh-GINE-ah) for two weeks only - through March 28 (#RandiRocks). The party continues through April 14 with additional 'social' surprises to be announced.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Hershey Theatre, 3/6
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2014


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 about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on, playing at Hershey Theatre on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

TV Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of ROCK OF AGES' Super Bowl Adventures!
by Nicole Rosky - February 12, 2014


Broadway's ROCKY OF AGES was very busy over Super Bowl weekend, performing at the NFL's official tailgate party at MetLife stadium on February 2. Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you a behind the scenes look at the cast's Super Bowl adventures!

Panthers Running Back DeAngelo Williams Completes Lineup for 'Broadway Blitz' at ROCK OF AGES, 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages have announced that All-Pro Running Back DeAngelo Williams of the Carolina Panthers will complete the lineup for the hit musical's #BroadwayBlitz in celebration of Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City.

First Look at NFL Star Randall Cobb in Costume For ROCK OF AGES!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014


NFL superstar and Green Bay Packer wide receiver Randall Cobb posted a picture of himself in costume for his Broadway debut in Rock of Ages last night at The Helen Hayes Theater. He wrote on Instagram: 'U ready @RockOfAges? #JustLetYaSoulGlow#BroadwayBlitz #Debute'. Check out his badass transformation below!

ROCK OF AGES Returns to Providence Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2014


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 '80s. 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. This five-time Tony nominated musical, which inspired the star-studded motion picture, is rockin' its way back to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one night only, tonight, January 29, 2104 at 7:30P.

NFL Stars to Make Broadway Debuts in ROCK OF AGES During Super Bowl Week, 1/28-2/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages are pumped to announce that National Football League (NFL) superstars Randall Cobb, Joique Bell and Ahman Green will make their Broadway debuts as in the smash hit musical in the week leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. With more names to be announced soon, the #BroadwayBlitz will be kicked off at The Helen Hayes Theater (240 W. 44th Street) on Tuesday, January 28 at the 7pm show with Green Bay Packer wide receiver Randall Cobb. Next on the roster is Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell at the 8pm show on Wednesday, January 29, followed by four-time Pro-Bowl running back Ahman Green at the matinee performance on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

ROCK OF AGES Cast Set to Perform at Metlife Tailgate Party on Super Bowl Sunday!
by Nicole Rosky - January 17, 2014


Producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated ROCK OF AGES just announced that the smash hit Broadway musical has been handpicked by the National Football League (NFL) help celebrate Super Bowl XLVIII in high-octane, rocker fashion, with performances on the Roman Numerals Stage of "Super Bowl Boulevard - Engineered by GMC" at 41st Street & Broadway on Thursday, January 30, and - during the final hours before kickoff - at the official NFL Tailgate Party at the Grandstand at Meadowlands Racetrack and Game Day Fan Plaza outside of MetLife Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2.

THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES Documentary Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - December 30, 2013


Hair metal jukebox musical mega-hit ROCK OF AGES is dissected and analyzed in detail in a new four-part documentary, THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES, now available to view in full.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- ROCK OF AGES
by BWW Special Coverage - December 1, 2013


It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Rock of Ages is currently at the Helen Hayes Theatre, where it has played over 1850 performances.

Rock of Ages FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rock of Ages have there been?
Rock of Ages has had 9 productions including which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, US Tour which opened in 2010, West End which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2011, Los Angeles which opened in 2019 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2021.
What Tony Awards has Rock of Ages been nominated for?
Rock of Ages has been nominated for Best Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Gregory Gale, Best Direction of a Musical for Kristin Hanggi, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Peter Hylenski.
What awards has Rock of Ages been nominated for?
Rock of Ages has been nominated for Outstanding New Broadway at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Wesley Taylor.
What awards has Rock of Ages won?
Rock of Ages has won the Outstanding New Broadway award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Wesley Taylor received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards.

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