Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock hits from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of the decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Asia, among other well-known rock bands[1]. It is directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The show is noted for being more lighthearted and comedic than other shows on Broadway. During performance, the performers frequently break the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) that they are actors in a play.

Production history

The musical premiered in Los Angeles at The Vanguard Hollywood in January 2006 where it played for six weeks. Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde) played the role of Sherrie in this early production.Broadway world reviewwww.broadwayworld.com The Off-Broadway run began at New World Stages in New York City on October 16, 2008 and ran through January 4, 2009, featuring Constantine Maroulis, Paul Schoeffler and Will Swenson in the cast.New World Stages websitenewworldstages.com

The production transferred to Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre with previews beginning March 20, 2009, officially opening on April 7, 2009.Rock of Ages Storms To Broadway 4/7, Previews Begin 3/20www.broadwayworld.com