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San Diego Musical Theatre shared a new performance clip of 'Dead or Alive' from its current production of Rock of Ages, running through September 13.

San Diego Musical Theatre’s 'Rock of Ages' is a delightfully ridiculous blast of ’80s hair-band camp filled with talented performers, big vocals, energetic choreography, a live band, and enough rock ’n’ roll to make the audience feel like they have accidentally wandered onto the Sunset Strip in 1987.

Some theatrical characters are so deeply embedded in our cultural imagination that audiences arrive already knowing something about them. Cyrano de Bergerac is certainly one of those: the brilliant poet, dazzling swordsman and hopeless romantic whose wit can fill a room, even as his insecurity about his appearance keeps him from believing he can be loved.

What did our critic think of ROCK OF AGES at Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre?

North Shore Music Theatre shared a highlight reel from its production of Rock of Ages, the jukebox musical set on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, running now in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Rock of Ages is currently playing at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Massachusetts, through August 23, 2026. Check out photos from the production.

Classic Albums Live will perform Guns N' Roses – “Appetite for Destruction” on the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center stage. With songs like “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Mr. Brownstone,” “Paradise City,” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.'

North Shore Music Theatre will present the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical ROCK OF AGES, featuring EJ Dohring and Chelsea Williams, with songs by Journey, Bon Jovi, and Def Leppard.

TexArts turns up the volume with Rock of Ages, a hilarious, over-the-top celebration of '80s arena rock. Packed with iconic hits, outrageous comedy, and an energetic onstage band, this jukebox musical had much of the audience singing and dancing along. A fun, nostalgic night at the theatre from start to finish.

Theatre 121 will present ROCK OF AGES at the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, IL, featuring the 1980s rock musical set on the Sunset Strip with anthems, comedy, and powerhouse vocals.

While much of the dramatic weight of Angels in America undeniably stems from the specter of AIDS, it would do the play a huge disservice to reduce it to a story about disease alone. What Theater West End makes clear is that Kushner’s work is as much about identity, loss, and the human struggle to reconcile who we are deep down with who we present to the world.

North Shore Music Theatre has announced its upcoming season for 2026. The season will kick off with On You Feet in June. The rest of the lineup includes Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rock of Ages, Come From Away, and Phantom. 

The Broadway classic Dreamgirls makes its Brazilian debut in a dazzling production. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the show captures the rise and struggles of a 1960s girl group inspired by Motown legends. Letícia Soares shines as Effie White, while Laura Castro (Deena) and Samantha Schmütz (Lorell) complete a dynamic trio. With striking sets, costumes, and a vibrant score, Dreamgirls is both a tribute to soul music’s golden era and a moving story of ambition, resilience, and identity and thrills with its energy, soul, and spectacle.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Rock of Ages a musical set on the Sunset Strip in 1987, following the story of a small-town girl and a city boy who meet while chasing their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. It is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Don’t Stop Believin’”.

Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas and Broadway stages, will take time off from her leading role in the hit musical Menopause the Musical at Harrah’s on the Strip with a return on Sept. 2. She is returning to her native Hawaii to perform the role of Rose in Gypsy with production shows to benefit I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Aug. 8-24.

Axis Theater is one of the first companies in years to bring Rock of Ages-a high-energy, fan-favorite musical-back to local Orange County audiences. Performances run July 11-13 at the historic Huntington Beach HS Theater, located at 1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.

Rock of Ages, Chris D'Arienzo’s jukebox musical which runs from May 2-18 at the Axelrod Theater, has had many incarnations since its 2005 Los Angeles premiere, including Broadway, the West End, and a brilliant 2012 film starring Tom Cruise.

The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages storms into the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ for a limited two-week run in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Real Women Have Curves is open on Broadway! It’s the summer of 1987, and Ana Garcia dreams of flying away from East Los Angeles. But when her family receives a make-or-break order for 200 dresses, Ana finds herself juggling her own ambitions, her mother’s expectations, and a community of women all trying to make it work against the odds. Let's see what the critics have to say...

Get ready to turn up the volume as PCS Theater presents Rock of Ages, a high-energy musical celebration of 1980s rock anthems, big dreams, and even bigger hair. Learn more!

Pamela Des Barres, renowned author and groupie, brings her one-woman show to City Winery Boston on November 10, sharing firsthand tales from rock and roll's wildest era.

Over and over again, that has happened to me for the almost half a century during which I’ve been reviewing theater. No matter if it’s a play I have seen countless times, I find myself excited to witness a new take on a much-loved title or to find new and expressive meaning in something I know like the back of my hand. More importantly, I find that theater can elicit in me a profound response and cause me to recall people, places and memories that feed my very soul.

Ashley Paul and Luv Foundation (UK) released their new single 'Hearts Up,' a dynamic collaboration with infectious melodies and uplifting lyrics, co-written by Lucas Marx.

Rock of Ages (Teen Edition) comes to the Sutter Street Theatre this month. Performances run June 15th – July 14th.