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Get Ready to Rock with ROCK OF AGES at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Brush up your air guitar skills, dig out the acid wash jeans, and tease your hair to new heights! With big chords, big hair, and an even bigger heart, the ultimate arena-rock love story Rock of Ages explodes onto the stage at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for four weeks only from October 11 to November 5.

105.7's Old School Party Jam Featuring Top Artists of the '80s and '90s Comes to Orleans Arena
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2017


Top hip hop, R&B, pop and soul artists of the '80s and '90s will bring their greatest hits to 105.7's Old School Party Jam at the Orleans Arena on Saturday, Oct. 21. Featured artists include Morris Day and The Time, Club Nouveau, Money B and Young Hump of Digital Underground, Midnight Star, Jalil & Exstasy of Whodini, Sugar Hill Gang, Dazz Band and JJ Fad.

Get Ready to Rock with ROCK OF AGES at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


Brush up your air guitar skills, dig out the acid wash jeans, and tease your hair to new heights! With big chords, big hair, and an even bigger heart, the ultimate arena-rock love story Rock of Ages explodes onto the stage at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for four weeks only from October 11 to November 5.

Big Egos, Bigger Hair! ROCK OF AGES Coming to Cary's Booth Amphitheatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Theatre Raleigh and Cary's Booth Amphitheatre have partnered for the rock/jukebox musical- Rock of Ages on September 7th- 10th.

Marilyn Maye and More at Dino's Backstage and The Celebrity Room this September
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017


Marilyn Maye always packs the Celebrity Room at Dino's Backstage in Glenside, PA, and now fans can get another chance to see this legendary performer as she returns there on September 14, 15 and 16. The month starts off with two performances by Paula Johns and Michael Richard Kelly on September 8 and 9. The duo will be accompanied by The Tom Adams Trio, with Tom Adams on piano, Steve Varner on bass and Grant MacAvoy on drums. On September 22 and 23, the multi-media tribute performer Randy Roberts will showcase his impersonations of famous women. Michael Richard Kelly and Paula Johns and The Tom Adams Trio wrap up the month with two performances on September 29 and 30.

BWW Exclusive: Celebrating the Unsung Musicals of Hal Prince
by Daniella Parcell - Aug 5, 2017


FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SWEENEY TODD, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, COMPANY, CABARET, FOLLIES. Each was directed and/or produced by Broadway legend Harold Prince. Each contributed to his record-high pile of Tony awards, and has been produced and acclaimed across the world.

96.3 KKLZ's SUPER SUMMER BASH, Starring Iconic 80's Performers, Comes to Orleans Arena 8/25
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2017


Top artists of the '80s, including Boy George, The Romantics, Tiffany, Tommy Tutone, Nu Shooz and Farrington and Mann, will bring their classic hits to 96.3 KKLZ's Super Summer Bash at the Orleans Arena on Friday, Aug. 25.

BWW Review: A ERA DO ROCK (Rock of Ages) Rocks in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Jun 22, 2017


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker  in LA's most famous rock club, and 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.

BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES Rocks, Really Rocks, at Cain Park
by Roy Berko - Jun 11, 2017


If you are a fanatic for rock and roll, especially from the genre's golden age, you will absolutely love "Rock of Ages." "Oh Sherrie," "The Search is Over," as you'll think it's "Just like Paradise" and believe that you are in "Heaven," having "Nothin' But a Good Time," which is pretty darn good!

Cain Park Opens 2017 Season with ROCK OF AGES
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017


The City of Cleveland Heights announces the regional premiere of ROCK OF AGES will be produced in the Alma Theater June 8-25 as part of Cain Park?s 2017 season. Newly appointed Cain Park Theater Artistic Director Joanna May Hunkins will direct, with music direction by Jordan Cooper. ROCK OF AGES is a Tony-nominated Broadway musical that features a book by Chris D'Arienzo, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp and the classic rock hits of bands including Bon Jovi, Styx, Journey, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and others.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Casa Manana This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017


Casa Mañana Theatre wraps up its 2016-17 Broadway season with  the Tony Award-nominated Broadway Musical Rock of Ages, June 3-11, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.

Big Egos, Bigger Hair! ROCK OF AGES Coming to Cary's Booth Amphitheatre
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


Theatre Raleigh and Cary's Booth Amphitheatre have partnered for the rock/jukebox musical- Rock of Ages on September 7th- 10th.

ROCK OF AGES se estrena en el Parque Warner de Madrid
by Felipe Velasco - Apr 10, 2017


Tras mas de un año trabajando con Parque Warner, Samuel French y Warner Bros han conseguido traer a España el musical de Broadway ROCK OF AGES , en version adaptada a parque tematico de 30 minutos dirigido por Marco Giony y realizado por Stuntmanshow Productions.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 7- ROCK OF AGES Hits Broadway with Its Best Shot
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2017


On this day in 2009. Rock of Ages enjoyed a heavy metal Broadway opening at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. 

Julie Taymor Among New 'Disney Legends' to Be Honored During D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017.

Keith Sweat Returns To Limited Engagement At Flamingo Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017


After his successful debut in January, Keith Sweat announced he will return for an additional run of his limited engagement, "Keith Sweat: Last Forever," in the Donny & Marie Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas from July 5 through July 22, 2017.

BWW Review: And Yet She Persisted - STEEL MAGNOLIAS Perseveres With Heritage Players
by Cybele Pomeroy - Mar 28, 2017


The script of STEEL MAGNOLIAS celebrates the resilience of women, and this production of it particularly does so.It is a production of heart, from many hearts, and quite heart-warming.

ONCE UPON A TIME's Jennifer Morrison and More Round Out Cast of Matthew Perry's THE END OF LONGING at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2017


MCC Theater today announced complete casting for the American Premiere of the play The End of Longing, a new play written by and starring 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in his NYC playwriting and stage acting debuts.

BWW Preview: THE HANDS OF LIBERACE at Green Valley Recreation West Center
by Debbie Hall - Mar 10, 2017


Premiere virtuoso pianist Philip Fortenberry continues his solo tour, "The Hands of Liberace" tour in Arizona. Celebrating the musical genius of Liberace in his concert, Fortenberry will play well-known, loved pieces and share his insights. A performer on Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip, Fortenberry will star in "The Hands of Liberace" in the Green Valley Recreation West Center in Green Valley, Arizona on March 14.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Opens at Omaha Community Playhouse Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2017


Rock of Ages, running March 3 - April 2, 2017 in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre at Omaha Community Playhouse, is set in L.A.'s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987. It tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. This jukebox musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It uses the hits of the 1980s to tell its story, including "Sister Christian," "We're Not Gonna Take It," "Dead or Alive," "I Want to Know What Love Is," "Here I Go Again," "Don't Stop Believing" and many more. Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! Contains mischievous behavior, suggestive and adult dialogue and comedic reference to drug usage.

Blues Traveler to Headline Caesars Palace This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017


GRAMMY Award-winning band, Blues Traveler, will perform a six-night limited engagement at the iconic Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace with a unique Vegas show, "Blues Traveler: Unhooked," Feb. 22 through March 9, 2017.

Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Opens at Omaha Community Playhouse 3/3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2017


Rock of Ages, running March 3 - April 2, 2017 in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre at Omaha Community Playhouse, is set in L.A.'s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987. It tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. This jukebox musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It uses the hits of the 1980s to tell its story, including "Sister Christian," "We're Not Gonna Take It," "Dead or Alive," "I Want to Know What Love Is," "Here I Go Again," "Don't Stop Believing" and many more. Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! Contains mischievous behavior, suggestive and adult dialogue and comedic reference to drug usage.

ROCK OF AGES and THE MUSIC MAN IN CONCERT Coming to Cain Park This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


The City of Cleveland Heights announces the regional premiere of ROCK OF AGES will be produced in the Alma Theater June 8-25 as part of Cain Park's 2017 season. The beloved songs from Meredith Willson's classic, THE MUSIC MAN, will be presented in a concert version August 5-6 in the Evans Amphitheater with Liza Grossman's Contemporary Youth Orchestra.

Comedian Sinbad Returns to The Orleans Showroom This February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


Legendary actor and comedian Sinbad will return to The Orleans Showroom on Feb. 2-3.

On Site Opera Presents 2017 Performances
by Molly Tracy - Jan 28, 2017


Known for staging "the ultimate in intimate productions" (The New York Times), On Site Opera (OSO) will present a trio of exciting new site-specific opera productions in 2017.

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