Rock of Ages - 2011 - West End Tickets, News, Info & More
ROCK OF AGES is the 'insanely fun' (New York Time Out ) worldwide smash hit that features a raucous mix of 28 eyebrow-scorching tunes including Don�t Stop Believin�, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can�t Fight this Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is.
Set in LA�s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, ROCK OF AGES tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in LA to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This five-time Tony Award nominated musical, now being made into a movie starring Tom Cruise, is now playing at London�s Shaftesbury Theatre.
Be sure to book now to be one of the first to experience all the fun of London�s hilarious new kick-ass musical!
History:
Original ProductionRun Type: Open Run
Market: West End
Previews: August 31, 2011
Closing: November 02, 2013
Running Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intervalGarrick Theatre
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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.
