This article is about the stage musical. For the lm more money by having rock star Stacee Jaxx and his band
adaptation, see Rock of Ages (2012 lm). For other Arsenal, who recently announced their break-up, perform
uses, see Rock of Ages (disambiguation).
their last show at The Bourbon (Too Much Time on My
Hands). He calls Stacee and convinces him to play the
bands last show in the club where he had begun. As Drew
Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book
by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock hits from struggles to write new lyrics, Sherrie urges him to go after his dreams (I Wanna Rock). Regina begins protestthe 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands
of the decade. The musical features songs from Styx, ing Hertz and Franzs redevelopment plans (We're Not
Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Gonna Take It).
Perry, Poison and Europe among other well-known rock Later, after arguing with her parents during a phone call,
bands.
Sherrie begins to discover feelings for Drew, who supIt is directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by ports her dream. Also, Drew, auditioning to open for
Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements and Arsenal, nds the lyrics he has been searching for and
realizes that they have come from his feelings for Sherorchestrations by Ethan Popp and David Gibbs.
rie (More Than Words/Heaven/To Be with You). AfDuring the performance, the performers frequently break ter obtaining the opening slot for Arsenal, Drew invites
the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and Sherrie to have a picnic in the hills overlooking Los Anseemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) geles (Waiting For a Girl Like You). There, he mistakthat they are actors in a musical. Despite the musicals enly suggests that the two are merely friends to calm their
title, the Def Leppard song of the same name is not in- nerves, disappointing both of them and ruining the date.
cluded in the musical.
Stacee Jaxx arrives at The Bourbon and gives an interview
As of October 2014, it is the 29th longest-running show about his life (Wanted Dead or Alive). Sherrie is immeon Broadway. Since making its Broadway debut in 2009 diately smitten with him, and believing she means nothit has spawned replica productions worldwide in Japan, ing to Drew, has sex with Stacee in the mens room (I
Australia and the United Kingdom among others, as well Want to Know What Love Is). While Stacee and Sheras several touring productions.
rie are copulating, Drew opens for Stacee and Arsenal,
not knowing a record producer is in the audience. After
their tryst, Stacee tells Dennis to dismiss Sherrie before
the concert begins. His guitarist realizes what Stacee did
1 Synopsis
and knocks him out. The record producer in the club was
impressed with Drews performance and suggests he take
over for Stacee. He then oers Drew a contract, which
1.1 Act I
he accepts. Sherrie seeks comfort from Drew after she
Lonny Barnett, who serves as the shows narrator, sets up is red, but having seen her go into the mens room with
the story: In 1987, an aspiring rocker named Drew Boley Stacee, he dismisses her (Cum on Feel the Noize). In
works as a busboy in the Hollywood bar/club called The the midst of these events, Regina continues her protest
Bourbon Room, owned by Dennis Dupree and assisted by (We're Not Gonna Take It [Reprise]").
Lonny (Just Like Paradise/Nothing But a Good Time).
He falls instantly for a girl, Sherrie Christian, who just
arrived from Paola, Kansas hoping to make it big in acting (Sister Christian). Drew convinces Dennis to hire
Sherrie as a waitress.
An upset and unemployed Sherrie meets Justice Charlier, the owner of the nearby Venus Club, which Justice
prefers to call a gentlemans club. She relates to Sherries story, saying that many of the small-town girls hoping to hit it big in LA end up making a living as strippers.
Grudgingly, Sherrie accepts Justices oer to work in her
club (Harden My Heart/Shadows of the Night). As the
act closes, everyone is alone Drew, as an upcoming
rock star; Sherrie, fending for herself as an exotic dancer;
Regina protesting the redevelopment; and Dennis, trying
to save his club (Here I Go Again).
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2 PRODUCTIONS
Act II
2 Productions
2.1 Pre-Broadway
Los Angeles (2005, 2006)
The musical premiered on July 27, 2005 in Los Angeles
at King King, a club on Hollywood Boulevard where it ran
for a limited engagement. It later moved to the Vanguard
Hollywood in January 2006 for a second short run.[1]
Following the successful run at the Vanguard, the show
then moved to Ren-Mar Studios where it played to soldout crowds. In May 2006 there was a short run at the
Flamingo in Las Vegas.
O-Broadway (20082009)
The musical opened O-Broadway at New World Stages
on October 16, 2008 and ran through January 4, 2009.[2]
Kelly Devine was the new choreographer, and Ethan Popp
was brought in to help orchestrate new songs added to the
production.
2.2 Broadway
(2009present)
The musical then transferred to Broadway. Previews began March 17, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, ocially opening on April 7, 2009.[3] The Broadway production temporarily closed on January 9, 2011 and moved to
the Helen Hayes Theatre, where it resumed performances
March 24, 2011 and is still running.[4]
The shows band has signicant stage time compared to
other musicals bands and orchestra members. The band
dresses in typical metalhead costumes, tting with their
role as Stacees back up band, and they are always onstage. The drummer plays inside a cage with a sign on
it that says Please don't feed the drummer. One of the
original guitarists in the stage band, Joel Hoekstra, is a
2.4
former member of Night Ranger (whose hit "Sister Chris- 2.4 Other notable productions
tian" is performed in the show) and current member of
Whitesnake (whose song "Here I Go Again" is performed Toronto (20102011)
in the show).[5] Another guitarist Tommy Kessler is also
a member of the band Blondie.[6]
Previews for the Canadian production began April 20,
2010 at the Royal Alexandra Theater in Toronto, Ontario,
with the ocial opening on May 11, 2010. An open cast2.3 UK productions
ing call was held to nd new talent. The run lasted for
eight months, with closing night taking place on January
Londons West End (20112013)
2, 2011.
The UK premiere of the show began previews on August
31, 2011 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End.[7]
Opening night took place on September 27, 2011.[8] Amy
Pemberton was originally cast as Sherrie but due to illness was forced to withdraw from the show. She performed for the rst week of previews and at West End Live
2011. She remained on extended leave while her understudy Natalie Andreou played the role. Pemberton later
decided that she would not be returning to the role and
Andreou was given it permanently. Andreou performed
on opening night.
The show transferred to the Garrick Theatre in January After nearly three years touring the United States,
2013, where it closed on November 2, 2013 concluding Canada, and Puerto Rico, the Second National tour
a two-year West End run.[9]
closed at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The two
and a half week sit ran from August 6, 2014 through August 24, 2014.[14]
First National UK Tour (2014)
Following its West End closure, the musical began a national tour of the U.K. and Ireland. Performances began at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on May 3, 2014.
It is scheduled to visit 27 venues, before concluding at
the New Theatre, Wimbledon, London on November 22,
2014.
2.5
Film
5 Instrumentation
The songs are played in the 80s rock music style by the
house band (Arsenal) appearing at the back of the stage
rather than in the more traditional pit.
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and Best Sound Design for Peter Hylenski, but did not win
any.[42] It also received two Drama League nominations:
Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished
Performance for Constantine Maroulis,[43] as well as two
Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for Outstanding
New Broadway Musical and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Wesley Taylor[44] In June 2009, The
Boulevard Magazine featured Rock of Ages as their June
July 2009 Cover with inside features on Constantine
Maroulis and Director Kristin Hanggi[45]
8 References
[1] Laura Bell Bundy Stars in 'Rock of Ages Tuner in LA
Jan 26 Feb 18, www.broadwayworld.com, November
30, 2005
[2] O Broadway. New World Stages. Retrieved 2013-0524.
[3] "Rock of Ages Storms To Broadway 4/7, Previews Begin
3/20 www.broadwayworld.com
In March 2010, while starring as Drew in the Broadway production, Constantine Maroulis received the
honor of being immortalized in a caricature at Sardis,
taking his place alongside other Broadway luminaries similarly honored at the legendary New York City
establishment.[47][48]
One more award was presented to Bret Michaels of the [19] Mig Ayesa returns to Rock of Ages". The Philippine
Star. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
band Poison in jest of his infamous injury at the 2009
Tony Awards, where after he was nished performing [20] Susan Stapleton (2012-06-03). Haute Event: Rock of
with the cast of Rock of Ages, a descending set piece
Ages Opens The Bourbon Room at the Venetian. Hauteliving.com. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
knocked him down and broke his nose.
9 External links
Ocial site of Rock of Ages London
Ocial site of Rock of Ages Broadway
Ocial site of Rock of Ages Australia
Ocial site of Rock of Ages Tour
Internet Broadway Database listing
Internet O-Broadway Database listing
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