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Nick Adams, Matt Doyle & More to Join The Skivvies at 54 Below Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 23, 2013


Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:

Canadian Stage Opens 2013-14 Season with THE FLOOD THEREAFTER and YUKONSTYLE, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2013


Canadian Stage opens the 2013.2014 theatre season at the Berkeley Street Theatre with two plays by Quebecois playwright Sarah Berthiaume, directed by the inaugural graduates of York University's MFA Program in Theatre - Stage Direction in Collaboration with Canadian Stage, Ker Wells and Ted Witzel. The Flood Thereafter, a twisted fairytale helmed by Wells (who recently directed the company's popular production of Macbeth as part of Shakespeare in High Park), is on stage tonight, September 22 to October 6. Set in a small fishing community and featuring Oliver Becker, Maggie Huculak, Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster, Kevin MacDonald, W. Joseph Matheson and Patricia Marceau, the play is a timeless fable, stretching from the historic roots of ancient Greece to a small village in Quebec today. Yukonstyle (directed by Witzel) begins previews October 13.

Canadian Stage to Open 2013-14 Season with THE FLOOD THEREAFTER and YUKONSTYLE, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


Canadian Stage opens the 2013.2014 theatre season at the Berkeley Street Theatre with two plays by Quebecois playwright Sarah Berthiaume, directed by the inaugural graduates of York University's MFA Program in Theatre - Stage Direction in Collaboration with Canadian Stage, Ker Wells and Ted Witzel. The Flood Thereafter, a twisted fairytale helmed by Wells (who recently directed the company's popular production of Macbeth as part of Shakespeare in High Park), is on stage September 22 to October 6. Set in a small fishing community and featuring Oliver Becker, Maggie Huculak, Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster, Kevin MacDonald, W. Joseph Matheson andPatricia Marceau, the play is a timeless fable, stretching from the historic roots of ancient Greece to a small village in Quebec today. Yukonstyle (directed by Witzel) begins previews October 13.

ROCK OF AGES Appears Tonight at The Palazzo Las Vegas for CARNEVALE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2013


Azure at The Palazzo Las Vegas will welcome the cast of the high-octane 80's party musical ROCK OF AGES for a special appearance today, August 4 during the summer-long celebration CARNEVALE. The colorful cast will host the day's pool party festivities as they mix, mingle and take cast photos with party-goers.

Photo Flash: Snoop Dogg Attends ROCK OF AGES at the Venetian
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2013


Rapper, singer/songwriter and actor Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion) attended ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas on Sunday. Snoop watched the outrageously fun musical and then went backstage to meet and greet with the cast and take photos. Backstage, Snoop gave a speech to the cast gushing about how much he loved the show. Scroll down for photos!

ROCK OF AGES to Appear 8/4 at The Palazzo Las Vegas for CARNEVALE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2013


Azure at The Palazzo Las Vegas will welcome the cast of the high-octane 80's party musical ROCK OF AGES for a special appearance on August 4 during the summer-long celebration CARNEVALE. The colorful cast will host the day's pool party festivities as they mix, mingle and take cast photos with party-goers.

ROCK OF AGES to Return to Providence Performing Arts Center, Jan. 29, 2014
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 19, 2013


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, Wednesday, January 29, 2104 at 7:30P.

Original MTV VJs to Make Appearance at ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian, 7/22
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2013


On Saturday, July 20, the Original MTV VJs: Alan Hunter, Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood and Mark Goodman are set to appear at The Venetian for a book signing. Their new book, "The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave," offers a behind-the-scenes history of the early years of MTV, 1981 to 1987, when it was exploding, reshaping the culture, and creating "the MTV generation." (Note: a limited supply of books will be available for purchase.)

Berkeley Playhouse Wraps Fifth Season with THE WIZ, Now thru 8/25
by TV News Desk - Jul 13, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays today, July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley.

Jon Secada & Michael Grimm Headline Golden Rainbow's 27th Annual RIBBON OF LIFE Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2013


Golden Rainbow reveals its lineup for the 27th annual 'Ribbon of Life' production including performances by world-renowned, two-time Grammy winning singer Jon Secada and NBC's 'America's Got Talent' star Michael Grimm. The fundraiser will take place at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 1p.m. today, June 30.

Chris Saldana & Edie to Host Golden Rainbow's RIBBON OF LIFE Fundraiser, 6/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2013


Golden Rainbow welcomes back TV personality Chris Saldaña and Edie of Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity to host the 27th annual 'Ribbon of Life'production. The fundraiser will take place at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.

ROCK OF AGES Returns to Philadelphia, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2013


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. This 5 time Tony nominated musical will return to Philadelphia as part of the Broadway Season today, June 14 - 16 for five performances only at the Merriam Theater. The press opening is tonight, June 14 at 8:00 pm.

Jon Secada & Michael Grimm to Headline Golden Rainbow's 27th Annual RIBBON OF LIFE, 6/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 11, 2013


Golden Rainbow reveals its lineup for the 27th annual 'Ribbon of Life' production including performances by world-renowned, two-time Grammy winning singer Jon Secada and NBC's 'America's Got Talent' star Michael Grimm. The fundraiser will take place at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 1p.m. on Sunday, June 30.

Berkeley Playhouse to Wrap Fifth Season with THE WIZ, 7/13-8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

BOOK OF MORMON, LES MISERABLES Featured in Civic Center's 2012-2013 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is scheduled to bring some of Broadway's most acclaimed and loved shows to Iowan audiences during their 2012-2013 season. Shows included in the standard season package include the national tours of LES MISERABLES, WAR HORSE, THE BOOK OF MORMON, JEKYLL & HYDE, and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Also featured during the season are BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ROCK OF AGES, and JERSEY BOYS.

ROCK OF AGES Returns to Philadelphia, June 14-16
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013


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. This 5 time Tony nominated musical will return to Philadelphia as part of the Broadway Season on June 14 - 16 for five performances only at the Merriam Theater. The press opening is Friday, June 14 at 8:00 pm.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Orpheum, Now thru 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013


ROCK OF AGES, nominated for five Tony Awards, will play at the Orpheum Theatre this weekend, May 10-12, 2013.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Richmond, 6/9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 30, 2013


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. This 5 time Tony nominated musical, with a star studded motion picture in the works, is rockin' its way across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

ROCK OF AGES Returns to the Orpheum Theatre in May
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2013


Rock of Ages, the five-time Tony nominated musical and love story told through the hits of iconic '80s rockers such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and more, returns to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, May 17-19, 2013. This awesomely good time features nearly 30 chart-topping hits from "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Here I Go Again" to "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "We Built This City." Single tickets are on sale now. Rock of Ages is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as a special addition to its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

ROCK OF AGES Opens 5/24 in St. Louis
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2013


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. This 5 time Tony nominated musical is rockin' its way back to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for four performances only May 24-26. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

ROCK OF AGES Comes to the Orpheum, 5/10-12
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 15, 2013


ROCK OF AGES, nominated for five Tony Awards, will play at the Orpheum Theatre the weekend of May 10-12, 2013.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Portland, 3/30
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 13, 2013


Portland Ovations brings the five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway smash-hit Rock of Ages to Merrill Auditorium for one performance only, Saturday, March 30th at 8pm and tickets are selling fast.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for UK's ROCK OF AGES
by Stage Tube - Mar 11, 2013


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. Check out the new trailer below!

A CHORUS LINE, THE ODD COUPLE and More Set for Seacoast Repertory Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013


Seacoast Repertory Theatre announces its 25th Anniversary 2013 Season. After another record breaking year of performances, attendance and contributions The Rep continues to delight audiences of all ages. Given the life expectancy of a new theatre is only 5 years, Seacoast Repertory Theatre has made that mark, in strides, and as of 2013 The Rep celebrates its 25th year as the Seacoast's largest year round professional live theatre. The Rep is a gathering place for actors, musicians, fellow non-profits, and performance artists from all over the country. The success of The Rep is made possible through the generosity of its members, sponsors and patrons. Seacoast Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its 2013 Mainstage lineup.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Hershey, 2/16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2013


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. This five-time Tony nominated musical, with a star studded motion picture will rock Hershey Theatre on Saturday, February 16 at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. This awesomely good time is about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

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