Rock of Ages

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Rock of Ages

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  10w, 7m

Book by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp

Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister and more.

Rock of Ages

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    10w, 7m
  • Duration
    Duration
    More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Stage & Screen), Parody/Spoof
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Accolades
Accolades

  • Nominee: Five 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical
    Nominee: Two Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical

Rock of Ages
Also Available
Rock of Ages: Teen Edition
Rock of Ages: Youth Edition

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Summary

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It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.

Rock of Ages is also ready to rock for YOUTH and TEENS!

History
Rock of Ages opened on Broadway on 7 April 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where it played for 2,328 performances. At the time of its closing, Rock of Ages was the 29th longest-running show in Broadway history.
Keywords
Performing Groups
  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting

    The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, CA. 1987.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“A seriously silly, absurdly enjoyable arena-rock musical.” – New York Times

“As the show opens with blinding lights, shredding guitars and hammer-handed drumming, even nonbelievers may start inhaling the Aqua Net and embracing their inner rocker.” – Variety Read More

“A seriously silly, absurdly enjoyable arena-rock musical... the performances blend sincere conviction and knowing parody. I never would have guessed that wine coolers could age this well!” – New York Times Read More

“Even doubters will be wiping tears from their Wayfarers. Rock of Ages is the power-ballad 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.” – Entertainment Weekly Read More

Check out the Opening night in Manchester! 

ON BREAKING CHARACTER

Get Ready to Rock!
by Courtney Kochuba
January 20, 2015

The Final Countdown: Samuel French Attends the ROCK OF AGES Closing Night Performance
by Amy Rose Marsh
January 23, 2015

How Rock of Ages Brought the Sunset Strip to Long Island
by Laura Paloti
June 30, 2015

How To Rock: Your Guide To Air Guitars, Shredded Jean & The Right Way to Head Bang
by Ashley Moniz
April 24, 2015

ROCK OF AGES Instagram Takeover!
by Courtney Kochuba
May 29, 2015

Videos

  • TV Promo - Rock of Ages youtube thumbnail

    TV Promo - Rock of Ages

  • Here I Go Again - Rock of Ages youtube thumbnail

    Here I Go Again - Rock of Ages

  • Opening Night - Rock of Ages youtube thumbnail

    Opening Night - Rock of Ages

  • Rock of Ages Across the Country youtube thumbnail

    Rock of Ages Across the Country

  • Fan Promo - Rock of Ages youtube thumbnail

    Fan Promo - Rock of Ages

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Music

Music Samples

  • Musical Style Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsDifficult
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

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    PLEASE BE ADVISED: There are multiple versions of this title. Before you proceed, please double-check to ensure that you are applying for the version you want. We will not be able to refund rental or shipping fees if you pay for the wrong version.

    If you’re not sure which version best suits your needs, you may purchase a perusal for each available version.

    ROCK OF AGES

    ROCK OF AGES: TEEN EDITION

    ROCK OF AGES: YOUTH EDITION

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Authors

Chris D'Arienzo

Chris D'Arienzo
Chris D’Arienzo is the book writer of the five-time Tony-nominated Rock Of Ages, as well as the screenwriter and executive producer of the film adaptation starring Tom Cruise. Chris wrote and directed the film Barry Munday, starring Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloe Sevigny, ...
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