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Photo Flash: GLEE's Dot-Marie Jones Visits ROCK OF AGES Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013


GLEE star Dot-Marie Jones attended ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas on Friday, February 8 and she loved the show so much she went again Saturday night. After the show on Friday evening, she went backstage to meet and congratulate the cast on a rockin' performance. Check out a photo of her with the cast below!

GIBSON GUITARTOWN ON THE SUNSET STRIP Charity Auction Set For 2/22
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 29, 2013


The 10-foot tall Gibson guitar art sculptures that have lined THE SUNSET STRIP will end their year-long tour on Friday, February 22 when they are auctioned for charity at a gala event at Bonhams in Los Angeles. All proceeds from this auction will benefit the Los Angeles Fund For Public Education's "Arts Matter" campaign, which supports art and music education in L.A. public schools.

Photo Flash: Musicians Paul Shortino and Joe Lynn Turner Visit ROCK OF AGES Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


Paul Shortino of Quiet Riot, and Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple, attended Rock of AgesTuesday evening, January 22 at The Venetian. Shortino and Turner headed backstage after the performance for a photo with the cast and to applaud them on their performance. Check it out below!

ROCK OF AGES Opens Tonight in Sacramento
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 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 is rockin' its way across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on, on stage at Community Center Theater, 13th & L St. in downtown Sacramento, from tonight, Jan. 22 through Jan. 27.

Paramount Announces Classic Movie Monday Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 21, 2013


The Paramount Theatre continues to celebrate its origins as a spectacular, 1920s art deco movie palace with its ongoing Classic Movie Mondays film series.

Photo Flash: Film and TV Star Richard Burgi Visits ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2013


Film and Television star, Richard Burgi, attended Rock of Ages Friday evening, January 11 at The Venetian. Burgi headed backstage after the performance for a photo with the cast and to share a few words of his enthusiasm for the show.

MTC School of Performing Arts Presents ANNIE at Westport Playhouse, 1/12 & 13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2013


Music Theatre of Connecticut School of Performing Arts presents 'Annie.' The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. The production will play Westport Playhouse today, January 12 at 3pm and Sunday, January 13 at 3pm.

ROCK OF AGES Tour Comes to Boise, 1/12-13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2013


Rock of Ages will make its Idaho premiere at the Morrison Center tonight, January 12 and 13, 2013.

Photo Flash: PEEPSHOW's Coco Austin Visits ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2013


PEEPSHOW star, Coco Austin, attended Rock of Agesyesterday evening, January 9 at The Venetian. Austin was excited to show support for the show, heading backstage after the performance for a photo with the cast.

ROCK OF AGES Opens 1/22 in Sacramento
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 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 is rockin' its way across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on, on stage at Community Center Theater, 13th & L St. in downtown Sacramento, from Jan. 22 through Jan. 27.

Public Theater Launches UNDER THE RADAR Festival, 1/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham; UTR Festival Director, Mark Russell) will begin performances for the 2013 UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL on Wednesday, January 9. Now in its ninth year, this acclaimed downtown festival committed to tracking new theater from across the U.S. and around the world will run for 12 days through January 20 at The Public Theater at Astor Place. Excluding Life and Times, all single tickets to UTR shows are $20; Member tickets are $15.

BWW's Top San Francisco Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of San Francisco in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

BWW's Top Omaha Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Omaha in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

MTC School of Performing Arts Presents ANNIE at Westport Playhouse, 1/12 & 13
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2012


Music Theatre of Connecticut School of Performing Arts presents 'Annie.' The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. The production will play Westport Playhouse on Saturday, January 12 at 3pm and Sunday, January 13 at 3pm.

ROCK OF AGES Goes On Sale This Friday in Jacksonville
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 11, 2012


Tickets for ROCK OF AGES go on sale to the public this Friday, December 14th at 10:00AM! ROCK OF AGES will rock Jacksonville's Times-Union Center for 8 performances only from April 2-7, 2013.

A CHORUS LINE, THE ODD COUPLE and More Set for Seacoast Repertory Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2012


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.

Broadway San Jose Presents ROCK OF AGES, 1/29-2/3
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 6, 2012


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 across the USA. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Milwaukee, Now thru 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012


Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee present ROCK OF AGES tonight, November 13-18.

Single Tickets for SPAMALOT and ROCK OF AGES Go On Sale 11/9 in Minneapolis
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 30, 2012


Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Monty Python's Spamalot and Rock of Ages will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Tickets will be sold online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org, in person at the State Theatre Box Office, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center.

Broadway San Jose Hosts MEMPHIS, ROCK OF AGES, BILLY ELLIOT, AMERICAN IDIOT & More in 2012-13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2012


Broadway San Jose, A Nederlander Presentation in association with Team San Jose, has announced its 2012-2013 Season, which includes the Bay Area Premiere of the Tony Award Winning MEMPHIS! The season also includes South Bay debuts of ROCK OF AGES, Tony Award-Winning BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL and GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT. Also in the season are family favorites CATHY RIGBY as PETER PAN and BLUE MAN GROUP. Broadway San Jose's 2012-2013 Season begins October 23, 2012 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

Broadway Smash ROCK OF AGES To Rock The Arsht Center Opens Tonight!
by Beau Higgins - Oct 9, 2012


The national tour of the five-time Tony Award®-nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES, a feel-good love story told through '80s hit songs by iconic rockers and glam metal bands such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more, will make its Miami premiere October 9 - 14, 2012 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. ROCK OF AGES opens the Broadway in Miami 2012-2013 subscription season presented by Bank of America.

LES MISERABLES, BOOK OF MORMON Featured in Civic Center's 2012-2013 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2012


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.

Broadway Smash ROCK OF AGES To Rock The Arsht Center
by Beau Higgins - Sep 24, 2012


The national tour of the five-time Tony Award®-nominated Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES, a feel-good love story told through '80s hit songs by iconic rockers and glam metal bands such as Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more, will make its Miami premiere October 9 - 14, 2012 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. ROCK OF AGES opens the Broadway in Miami 2012-2013 subscription season presented by Bank of America.

Tickets to ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas Go On Sale Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2012


Tickets to the high-octane musical ROCK OF AGES go on sale tomorrow, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the great rock music of the ‘80s with performances beginning Dec. 18 at The Venetian Las Vegas.

POLL: What touring show at TPAC are you most excited to see this season?
by Jeffrey Ellis - Sep 19, 2012


In the wake of The Nutty Professor's successful premiere run at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville remains "Musical City" for the upcoming season as touring shows come to town to entertain theater fans, with the companies of Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can and Disney's The Lion King headed to the Volunteer State. And we're wondering what show you're most eagerly anticipating this season?

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