Rock of ages opened on broadway at the brooks atkinson theatre on 7 april, 2009 and is currently playing at the helen hayes theatre. Rock of ages is a rock jukebox musical, with a book. Rock of ages original broadway cast recording youtube. A man experiences heart feelings to a young girl sherrie. Rock of ages broadway features classic 1980s metal hits and power ballads from styx, journey and many others rock of ages nyc organized the guinness world record of largest air guitar ensemble in july, 2009. Since its inception, rock of ages has employed nearly 4,000 people with productions on broadway, offbroadway, 3 national tours, the west end, as well as productions in australia, scandinavia, toronto.
Ace designers costumes by gregory gale, hair and wigs by tom watson and sets by beowulf boritt mockingly evoke the sights, sounds and smells of the era with an affection so pure and an aesthetic so archly ontarget that the familiar is freshened by a festive parade of gumdropcolored lingerie and pungent grunge. An arena rock jukebox musical that s pure broadway gold. The companies have partnered to develop a parentapproved version of broadway s raunchy rock androll musical, rock of ages, and have. Rock of ages, the hit broadway musical about true love, bad 80s music and even badder hair, has finally arrived in australia at melbournes comedy theatre. Their rock n roll romance is told through the heartpounding hits of def leppard, joan jett, journey, foreigner, bon jovi, night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat. Rock of ages song list including song titles, associated characters and recommended audition songs. Maroulis says hes thrilled to continue with rock of ages and that to be able to create a role on broadway and get nominated. Rock of ages plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips. Aug 26, 2015 talented teens ready rock of ages for high school debut. The new jukebox musical rock of ages, which crams 30 hardhitting 80s hits into a selfconsciously campy romantic comedy, knows its. Busboy drew longs for a break in the music business.
If the creative team had dispensed with the script and just let the ensemble and kickass onstage band tear through the hits of the era, rock of ages would have really rocked. With hits from styx, journey, bon jovi, and more, rock. For over six years they rocked broadway, and millions of fans, in a groundbreaking musical. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Apr 07, 2009 information about chris darienzos broadway musical, rock of ages, including news and gossip, production information, synopsis, musical numbers, sheetmusic, cds, videos, books, sound and video clips, tickets, lyrics, rights holders, the offical website and more. Rock of ages original broadway cast recording i saw this broadway show in durum north carolina at dpac great show so i bought 2 cds one for me and sister we enjoyed it very much. Feb 18, 2016 blue light players rock of ages aids families of fallen officers for the lansing state journal published 10. Rock of ages tells the story of small town girl sherrie and city boy drew, who meet on the sunset strip while pursuing their hollywood dreams. Im lonny and i invite you to an evening of musical debauchery and decadence. Join the blue light players facebook group for up to the minute audition announcements you may rsvp, if youd like, at the rock of ages facebook audition group. The companies have partnered to develop a parentapproved version of broadways raunchy rockandroll musical, rock of ages, and have enlisted. The most remarkable broadway experience ive ever had. This tony award nominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including journey, night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat benatar, twisted sister, and others.
Rock of ages sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Debunking the myth why rock of ages can work for your group. All decisions on student attendance is at the discretion of the parents. The original broadway smashhit production is back to celebrate its 10th anniversary. She recently went here from province, in hopes to become a famous singer. Rock of ages was produced on broadway and worldwide by matthew weaver, michael cohl and jonathan lindens2bn entertainment with carl. Rock of ages may 2019 williamstown musical theatre company. Rock of ages opened on broadway at the brooks atkinson theatre on april 7, 2009. It was written by chris darienzo, directed by kristin hanggi and choreographed by kelly devine with. Naive sherrie christian has just arrived in hollywood from tulsa looking to become a rock star. The original broadway smashhit production returns to new york to celebrate its 10th anniversary for 10 weeks only. Rock of ages overview the best broadway source for rock of ages tickets and rock of ages information, photos and videos. This tony award nominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat benatar, twisted sister, and others. When they meet, its love at first sight, though their romance will face a series of challenges.
Join the blue light players facebook group for up to the minute audition announcements you may rsvp, if youd like, at the rock of ages facebook audition group auditions. This tony awardnominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat benatar. While this may not be shakepseare, rock of ages does provide for a fun night out at the theatre and plenty of great 80s tunes to sing along to. Im understudying as drew in a few months and i want to get a jump on the show. Rock of ages official nyc website tickets on sale now. Youll find a wide selection of rock of ages sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Constantine maroulis, the american idol finalist who originated the role of drew in the offbroadway production of rock of ages, has extended his contract with the tonynominated musical through the summer of 2010. Talented teens ready rock of ages for high school debut youtube. For the lm more money by having rock star stacee jaxx and his band adaptation. Choir, rhythm sab choir choral medley from the broadway musical. Know what love is, feel the noise, and take your best shot at one of the sunset. Like any good rock concert would, beer vendors walk up and down the aisles of rock of ages the musical selling cold, delicious brews.
Sherrie is instructed to bring a bottle of whisky to jaxx. Various artists rock of ages original broadway cast. With their welltrained abilities and his rockstar attitude. This fivetime tony awardnominated musical tells the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy, and a rock n. Rock of ages broadway, rock of ages original cast list, original cast, current cast. Williamstown musical theatre company is proud to present rock of ages running from the 3rd to 18th may 2019 at the centenary theatre, williamstown. Rock of ages high school edition concord theatricals. The rock of ages tenth anniversary tour is blazing across north america. Rock of ages high school edition has been adapted by the author and itheatrics. Delta enrichment center 4538 elizabeth rd lansing, mi 48917. The small amount of income received from these links has helped keep up and running for over ten years now.
The articles on this site may contain referral links to sites such as amazon and other online retailers. But when the bar where rock reigns supreme is set to be demolished, its up to these wannabe rockers and their band of friends to save the day and the music. Rock of ages tells the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy, and a rock n roll romance on the sunset strip. Any way you want iti wanna rock reprise by musicalsongs6. A time when none of the people on this stage were born. She is just likel drew boley was when he first arrived. In 1987 on the sunset strip, a smalltown girl met a bigcity dreamer and in l.
Full length musical, backing tracks, comedy, 1980s. I hate myself for loving youheat of the moment by musicalsongs6. Rock of ages opened exactly two years ago on broadway at the 1,00seat brooks atkinson theatre. Rock of ages by mary kron productions 15 drama 30 45 minutes 7 f, 1 m. Rock of ages may 2019 williamstown musical theatre.
Broadways best party is turning up the volume to ten. Broadway, west end, vegas favorite cast for me, tour, or highschool. Rock of ages original, musical, broadway opened in new york city apr 7, 2009 and played through jan 18, 2015. Rock of ages is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to overthetop ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the sunset strip. The musical features songs from styx, journey, bon jovi, pat benatar, twisted sister, steve perry, poison and europe, among other wellknown rock bands. Blue light players rock of ages aids families of fallen officers for the lansing state journal published 10. Williamstown musical theatre company is proud to present rock of ages running from the 3rd to 18th may 2019 at the centenary theatre, williamstown its the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. This tony award nominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including. When i climb to the top of mount rock and im there staring down from the heights in my black leather boots my seveninch heels and my lizard skin spandex tights ill dive off the edge straight into a crowd thats screaming my name out loud and the gates will unlock at the top of mt. 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 jukebox musical features 80s hits such as we built this city, i wanna rock, and dont stop believin. Rock of ages is a 2012 american jukebox musical comedydrama film directed by adam shankman and based on the rock jukebox broadway musical rock of ages by chris darienzo. He eventually instructs everyone else to leave, and tells her of his existential angst and the loneliness of sex without love. This tony awardnominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat benatar, twisted sister, and others. Rock of ages is a 2012 american musical comedydrama film directed by adam shankman and based on the rock jukebox broadway musical rock of ages by chris darienzo.
David coverdale introduction youtube just like paradise nothin but a good time duration. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. Well, since you got your man im gonna go get me a hot slice of stacee. But, with my interest and excitement came great hesitation a racy script, challenging rockstyle singing, and call. Chris created the fivetime tonynominated musical rock of ages, the 27th longest running show in broadway history. Rock of ages is the powerballad decade in all its glory, tricked out with big perms, bigger dreams, and the kind of operatic ecstasy you read about only in bathroom stalls. It contains sexual situations and is recommended for adults. Last june 14, my wife and i caught the first day of the local showing of the movie version of the hit broadway musical, rock of ages.
This is when i stumbled upon the high school edition of the musical rock of ages, and. High school edition takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair. She is just like drew boley was when he first arrived in hollywood, he, now the hollywood veteran, who works as a bar back at the bourbon club, known as the center of the rock scene in town and the place where many of the biggest acts in rock got their big break. Rock of ages synopsis broadway musical in 1987, drew a guy who dreamt of a career of rock star is working as an assistant bartender in some hollywood bar. A small town girl and a city boy meet on the sunset strip while pursuing their hollywood dreams. Rock of ages abridged or its no tommy a broadway abridged script by gil varod scene. Rock of ages is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade.
Talented teens ready rock of ages for high school debut. A song with an asterisk before the title indicates a dance number. Information about chris darienzos broadway musical, rock of ages, including news and gossip, production information, synopsis, musical numbers, sheetmusic, cds, videos, books, sound and video clips, tickets, lyrics, rights holders, the offical website and more. Are you interested in a more modern musical with a rock feel, but have. Jun 06, 2009 rock of ages abridged or its no tommy a broadway abridged script by gil varod scene. Starring country singer julianne hough and diego boneta leading an ensemble cast that includes russell brand, alec baldwin, paul giamatti, catherine zetajones, malin akerman, mary.
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