This tony award nominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat. Rock of ages opened on broadway at the brooks atkinson theatre on april 7, 2009. Rock of ages returns to new york city this summer at new. My favorite things puts the lyrics of the wonderful song into storybook form, with colorful pictures. The story of small town girl sherrie and city boy drew, who meet on the sunset strip while pursuing their hollywood dreams. Recorded at a spectacular new years eve 1971 gig, the show and album were intended to be a farewell of sorts before the band took an extended break in 1972, but it turned out to be a last hurrah in many different ways, closing the.
Rock of ages takes audiences on a musical trip with a story set to blazing hits from iconic rockers such as journey, bon jovi, styx, reo speedwagon, pat benetar, twisted sister, poison, asia, whitesnake, and many more. Rock of ages is a tonynominated hit musical comedy currently running on broadway. Upon closing, the hit musical will have offered 22. Depending on whom you ask, the theater district spans approximately from sixth to eighth avenues between 41st and 54th streets. Rock of ages nyc organized the guinness world record of largest air guitar ensemble in july, 2009. Rock of ages deluxe edition by the band 724353018122. Broadways rock of ages to headline norwegian breakaways. Rock of ages is located in the theater district neighborhood of manhattan.
Browse through thousands of broadway, offbroadway and regional productions. Rock of ages, the jukebox musical that was built on guitardriven 1980s hairband hits and that became a longrunning broadway hit, will play its final performance on jan. Rock of ages the musical is performed as an off broadway show at new world stages and is the perfect mix of a musical, rock concert and stand up comedy. The party will soon be over for the 27thlongest running show on broadway.
This ny musical takes you back to 1987 on the sunset strip, where drew, a boy from south detroit falls for the smalltown girl sherrie. Rock of ages, which was written by chris darienzo and directed by kristin hanggi, and which played off broadway last year, is too full of selfconscious winks, nudges, and winecooler jokes to be. The lion king original cast members reunite for a virtual performance of he lives in you broadway rewind. Rock of ages pianovocal selections songbook broadway. The original broadway smashhit production returns to new york to celebrate its 10th anniversary for 10 weeks only. In 1987 on the sunset strip, a smalltown girl met a bigcity dreamer and in l. For broadway fans, dining and staying in and around the theater district is a must. Theres also a lot of drinking, especially by an oftenwasted star whose favorite drink is scotch, straight from the bottle, but no drugs or smoking. David coverdale introduction youtube just like paradise nothin but a good time duration. Butler, who earned a tony award nomination for playing kira in the broadway musical adaptation of xanadu, will play the rock of ages role for six. The original broadway smashhit production is back to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Any way you want iti wanna rock reprise by musicalsongs6.
Rock of ages the musical description, broadway tickets and more. Nov 18, 2014 the party will soon be over for the 27thlongest running show on broadway. Rock of ages overview the best broadway source for rock of ages tickets and rock of ages information, photos and videos. A group of musicians was dressed in ordinary attires, which live bands were wearing playing heavy rock. Those who love the musical and the song will enjoy passing it along to their children in this new childrens book illustrated by daniel roode. Feb 22, 2011 life backstage at 80s heavy metal tribute show, starring constantine maroulis. It was written by chris darienzo, directed by kristin hanggi and choreographed by kelly devine with. Its rock of ages, an arenarock love story told through the mindblowing, facemelting hits of journey, bon jovi, foreigner and many more. Rock of ages original broadway cast recording, an album by various artists on spotify. Words like st and ass are used plus one fk, and there are many. Science and religion in the fullness of life is a 1999 book about the relationship between science and religion by the harvard paleontologist stephen jay gould. Rock of ages broadway features classic 1980s metal hits and power ballads from styx, journey and many others. Everything you need to know about rock of ages movie 2012.
Rock of ages original broadway cast recording youtube. Life backstage at 80s heavy metal tribute show, starring constantine maroulis. For over six years they rocked broadway, and millions of fans, in a groundbreaking musical. The fanfavorite jukebox musical is broadways biggest party. The songs are all played by a real rock band on stage and the audience is encouraged to sing a long. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Rock of ages on dvd october 9, 2012 starring mary j. Broadway jukebox musical repurposes the hairmetal hits of twisted sister, journey, and whitesnake into a lighthearted snobs vs. Set in the heyday of 1980s glam rock, rock of ages recipe of tongueincheek humor and righteous rock anthems always wins over audiences.
Off broadway touring regional london weekly schedule upcoming broadway broadway theatres hard to find tickets. This tony awardnominated broadway musical features the hits of bands including journey, night ranger, reo speedwagon, pat benatar, twisted sister, and others. Rock of ages cast list on, the most comprehensive source for broadway shows, broadway tickets and broadway information. The longrunning, tonynominated musical rock of ages plays its final performances at broadways helen hayes theatre jan. These two kids are chasing their dreams of stardom, but can they hold onto both their love for one another and achieve rock glory. Drummer was playing in the cage with the inscription.
Rock of ages is one of the best broadway musicals i have ever seen. 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. Rock of ages is lead produced on broadway by michael cohl and jonathan linden of s2bn entertainment and matthew weaver. Like any good rock concert would, beer vendors walk up and down the aisles of rock of ages the musical selling cold, delicious brews. Rock of ages tickets discount rock of ages musical tickets. I would 100% recommend seeing this new musical written on july, 25th 2009. Rock of ages is back on broadway to celebrate its 10th anniversary. And although the cast that was used for the recording is from the broadway production, the voices are almost identical. Released on the heels of the stilted, static cahoots, the doublealbum rock of ages occupies a curious yet important place in band history. The fivetime tony awardnominated broadway musical smash is back to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Rock of ages tells the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy, and a rock n roll romance on 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.
Broadways rock of ages to headline norwegian breakaway. Rock of ages official nyc website tickets on sale now. 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. Even without the context of the musical, its a wonderful, happy book. Rock of ages i bought this cd after seeing the show down in london.
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. Evolution and impact of broadways first rock musical. Rock of ages the musical is performed as an offbroadway show at new world stages and is the perfect mix of a musical, rock concert and stand up comedy. Rock of ages original broadway cast original broadway. This fivetime tony awardnominated musical tells the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy, and a rock n. The original broadway smashhit production returns to new york to celebrate its 10th anniversary for a strictly limited. Find schedule and prices for rock of ages tickets, offbroadway tickets at new world stages stage 3 in new york. Rock of ages deluxe edition by the band 724353018122 cd. Box 1017 noblesville, in 46061 317 2197212 9am9pm est.
The music was awesome and kept you involved the entire time. Choose from rock of ages sheet music for such popular songs as harden my heart, just like paradise, and undercover love. Rock of ages sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. A recent addition to the great white way from offbroadway, rock of ages channels the decadent party spirit of las sunset strip in 1987 through some provocative gritunderyourfingernails costumes as director kristin hanggi puts it, an elaborate divebarmeetsrockclub set and a slew of hairband hitsincluding a fistpumping rendition. In 1987 on the sunset strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in las most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. In 1987 on the sunset strip, a smalltown girl meets a bigcity dreamer and in l. Norwegian breakaway will feature multiple, speciallydesigned entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise with choices to appeal to a. Rock of ages original, musical, broadway opened in new york city apr 7, 2009 and played through jan 18, 2015. Rock of ages the online index for broadway, offbroadway. Various artists rock of ages original broadway cast. Set in the heyday of 1980s glam rock, rock of ages recipe of tongueincheek humor and. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The book is a volume in the series, the library of contemporary thought.
Rock of ages original broadway cast recording, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Kerry butler to join rock of ages on broadway the new. Choir, rhythm sab choir choral medley from the broadway musical. Parents need to know that rock of ages is based on a broadway musical comedy about rock n roll, of which there is plenty particularly heavymetal hits from the 80s. Amplify your next live theater experience by making a purchase of rock of ages tickets.
Rock of ages on broadway gregory gale costume design. They fall in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. Rock of ages original broadway cast recording by various. Jan 18, 2015 the longrunning, tonynominated musical rock of ages plays its final performances at broadway s helen hayes theatre jan. Offbroadway touring regional london weekly schedule upcoming broadway broadway theatres hard to find tickets. English 1,049 portuguese 8 english 1,049 portuguese 8 selected filters. 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. Though on paper a broadway musical incorporating 1980s arena rock songs into a comedic love story sounded like a long shot, rock of ages became a surprise hit, striking just the right mix of nostalgia, outright silliness, and healthy respect for the glory of big hair hits. First published by ballantine books, it was reprinted by vintage books. Choreographed by kelly devine tony award nomination. Rock of ages to take final broadway bow hollywood reporter.