Rock of Ages (musical)

This article is about the stage musical. For the film more money by having rock star Stacee Jaxx and his band
adaptation, see Rock of Ages (2012 film). 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
band’s 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 af-
ter his dreams (“I Wanna Rock”). Regina begins protest-
the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands
of the decade. The musical features songs from Styx, ing Hertz and Franz’s 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 sup-
It 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, finds the lyrics he has been searching for and
orchestrations by Ethan Popp and David Gibbs. realizes that they have come from his feelings for Sher-
rie (“More Than Words/Heaven/To Be with You”). Af-
During 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 An-
seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) geles (“Waiting For a Girl Like You”). There, he mistak-
that they are actors in a musical. Despite the musical’s 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 imme-
on Broadway. Since making its Broadway debut in 2009 diately smitten with him, and believing she means noth-
it has spawned replica productions worldwide in Japan, ing to Drew, has sex with Stacee in the men’s room (“I
Australia and the United Kingdom among others, as well Want to Know What Love Is”). While Stacee and Sher-
as 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 Drew’s performance and suggests he take
1.1 Act I over for Stacee. He then offers Drew a contract, which
he accepts. Sherrie seeks comfort from Drew after she
Lonny Barnett, who serves as the show’s narrator, sets up is fired, but having seen her go into the men’s 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”). An upset and unemployed Sherrie meets Justice Char-
He falls instantly for a girl, Sherrie Christian, who just lier, the owner of the nearby Venus Club, which Justice
arrived from Paola, Kansas hoping to make it big in act- prefers to call a “gentleman’s club.” She relates to Sher-
ing (“Sister Christian”). Drew convinces Dennis to hire rie’s story, saying that many of the small-town girls hop-
Sherrie as a waitress. ing to hit it big in LA end up making a living as strippers.
A pair of German developers, Hertz Klinemann and his Grudgingly, Sherrie accepts Justice’s offer to work in her
son Franz, convince the city’s Mayor to abandon the “sex, club (“Harden My Heart/Shadows of the Night”). As the
drugs and rock-n-roll” lifestyle of the Sunset Strip and in- act closes, everyone is alone – Drew, as an upcoming
troduce “clean living” into the area, much to the anger of rock star; Sherrie, fending for herself as an exotic dancer;
the City Planner, Regina (“We Built This City”). When Regina protesting the redevelopment; and Dennis, trying
Dennis learns that part of the plan involves demolishing to save his club (“Here I Go Again”).
The Bourbon Room, he believes the club can generate

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2 2 PRODUCTIONS
1.2 Act II
Hertz and Franz begin demolition on the Sunset Strip,
alienating them from each other as Franz falls for Regina
and sees “the error of their ways.” Dennis and Lonny
join the fight with little success (“The Final Countdown”).
Drew’s rocker image is upsetting the record producer,
and Sherrie is learning how things work at the Venus
Club (“Any Way You Want It/I Wanna Rock [Reprise]").
When they meet on the street, Sherrie is embarrassed
about her job and Drew is upset that his record com-
pany is attempting to reshape him into part of a boy band.
They argue and Sherrie admits that she was crazy about
Drew, but failed to make a move because he said they
were friends. They part ways more troubled by these new
revelations (“High Enough”).
A drunken Stacee arrives at the Venus Club and is pleased
to see Sherrie. After being forced to give him a lapdance,
she beats him up while dancing (“I Hate Myself for Lov-
ing You/Heat of the Moment”). Drew arrives to admit his
feelings to her, but becomes angry when he sees the two
in a suggestive position and storms off. Justice later tells
Drew that as soon as he left, Sherrie had punched Stacee
in the jaw.
Regina continues her protest against the destruction of the
Strip, but yields no success. She convinces Franz to stand
up to his father if he does not believe in his father’s vision.
Franz admits that he has his own dream, namely to open
a confectioner's store in Germany. He rebels against his
father and admits his love for Regina (“Hit Me with Your
Best Shot”). Meanwhile, Dennis and Lonny, upset at the
loss of The Bourbon Room, suggest they have feelings for
each other (“Can't Fight This Feeling”).
Sherrie decides to leave the Venus Club after the scene
with Drew, and Justice tells her that she had a similar ex-
perience with her first love. Everyone is in turmoil as
they attempt to move on with their lives (“Every Rose
Has Its Thorn”). Franz leaves for Germany and Hertz be-
gins to regret the hurtful way he treated his son (“Keep
on Lovin' You”). Regina arrives and explains to Hertz
that Franz does not hate him; he simply wants his father
to support his dream. Hertz later returns the deed to the
Bourbon Room to Dennis and invests in Franz’s confec-
tionery store.
Drew, now a pizza delivery boy, realizes none of his
dreams have come true—he still is not a rock star, and
Sherrie is leaving on a midnight train. Lonny arrives
and explains to Drew that his life is so miserable because
they are all characters in a musical and that it was their
book writer who made it so. He also reveals to Drew
that he serves as the show’s “dramatic conjurer” that if
Drew wants a happy ending, it is up to him to get the girl.
After hearing this, Drew realizes that he does not need
fame to make him happy, only Sherrie (“Oh Sherrie”).
He reaches her at the train station in time, and they real-
ize that their love has survived all their trials and reconcile
(“The Search Is Over”).
In the epilogue, The Bourbon Room is spared from de-
molition and Stacee Jaxx, now a washed-up has-been
who has been charged with statutory rape, flees to
Uruguay (“Renegade”). Franz opens his confectionery
store in Germany and has a long distance relationship
with Regina, who becomes the new mayor of West Holly-
wood. Dennis passes away, leaving the Bourbon Room to
Lonny, and Sherrie and Drew move to Glendale and start
a family. Lonny notes that on The Strip, sometimes the
dreams with which you enter are not always the dreams
with which you leave, but they still rock (“Don't Stop Be-
lievin'").
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 sold-
out crowds. In May 2006 there was a short run at the
Flamingo in Las Vegas.
Off-Broadway (2008–2009)
The musical opened Off-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
(2009–present)
The musical then transferred to Broadway. Previews be-
gan March 17, 2009 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, offi-
cially opening on April 7, 2009.[3] The Broadway produc-
tion 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 show’s band has significant stage time compared to
other musicals’ bands and orchestra members. The band
dresses in typical metalhead costumes, fitting with their
role as Stacee’s back up band, and they are always on-
stage. 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 Other notable productions 3

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 (2010–2011)
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 official opening on May 11, 2010. An open cast-
2.3 UK productions ing call was held to find new talent. The run lasted for
eight months, with closing night taking place on January
London’s West End (2011–2013) 2, 2011.

The UK premiere of the show began previews on August First North American tour (2010–2011)
31, 2011 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End.[7]
Opening night took place on September 27, 2011.[8] Amy
The first national touring production of North America
Pemberton was originally cast as Sherrie but due to ill-
began performances at the Bank of America Theatre in
ness was forced to withdraw from the show. She per-
Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 2010 and ran for ten
formed for the first week of previews and at West End Live
months, closing at the National Theater in Washington,
2011. She remained on extended leave while her under-
D.C. on July 24, 2011. The tour visited sixty additional
study Natalie Andreou played the role. Pemberton later
venues.[10]
decided that she would not be returning to the role and
Andreou was given it permanently. Andreou performed
on opening night. Second North American tour (Non-Equity) (2011–2014)

A second national tour launched on October 4, 2011

in Providence, Rhode Island. It features a Non-AEA
cast.[11][12]
At the second national tour’s 2012 stop in Austin, TX,
critic Jeff Davis of BroadwayWorld.com gave the show a
glowing review, calling it “the funniest, and often filthiest,
jukebox musical” and gave high praise to the entire cast,
saying “In addition to a stellar cast of principles, Rock
of Ages features one of the hardest-working ensembles
I’ve ever seen. They have more energy than a cokehead
groupie, and they clearly have fun as the belt out rock
Rock of Ages at the Shaftesbury Theatre, January 2012 standards, making the six-year-old show still feel fresh
and new”.[13]
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 Au-
First National UK Tour (2014) gust 24, 2014.[14]

Following its West End closure, the musical began a na- Melbourne & Brisbane, Australia (2011)
tional tour of the U.K. and Ireland. Performances be-
gan at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on May 3, 2014. The musical made its Australian premiere in April 2011
It is scheduled to visit 27 venues, before concluding atat the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, with previews from
the New Theatre, Wimbledon, London on November 22, March 2011.[15][16] The production moved to the Lyric
2014. Theatre, QPAC in Brisbane from November 2011, where
Due to injury Stephen Rahman-Hughes (Lonny) missed it closed on December 4, 2011.
the first five preview performances. A tour swing and two
former London cast members filled in for his absence. On Manila (2012, 2013, 2014)
May 3, tour swing Chris Southgate played the role; on
May 5 & 6, West End understudy Nathan Amzi played Rock of Ages made its Asian English-language premiere
the role; and on May 7 & 8, Simon Lipkin (Lonny for with Atlantis Productions in Manila, Philippines. In this
the entire West End run) returned to the role. Rahman- production, Mig Ayesa reprised the role of Stacee Jaxx,
Hughes began performances May 9. along with Nyoy Volante as Drew and Vina Morales as
4 6 AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Sherrie. Also of note was Aiza Seguerra as Regina. The On March 3, 2011, it was confirmed that Julianne Hough
initial production was performed in the Carlos P. Romulo will play the role of Sherrie.[36] On March 6, 2011, it was
Theater at the RCBC Plaza in Makati from June 15, 2012 confirmed that Alec Baldwin will play the role of Dennis
to July 8, 2012.[17] Dupree.[37] On March 24, 2011, it was announced that
In 2013, Rock of Ages returned to Manila for an repeat Paul Giamatti will be in the film, playing the manager of
[38]
run. Most of the original cast returned with the most no- Stacee Jaxx.
table exception being Rachel Alejandro replacing Jinky Constantine Maroulis, Broadway’s original Drew, makes
Llamanzares as Justice. This second run was also per- a cameo appearance in the film.[39] Joel Hoekstra and
formed at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater from July 12, David Gibbs also make appearances, as do Broadway pro-
2013 to July 28, 2013.[18] ducers Matt Weaver and Barry Habib. It was confirmed
A limited third run is scheduled for the Meralco The- on April [25]
13, 2011, that Amy Adams would not have a
atre from October 31, 2014 to November 1, 2014. In part. Anne Hathaway was also rumored to cameo as
this production, MiG Ayesa and Nyoy Volante will return the reporter who interviews Stacee Jaxx during the song
as Stacee Jaxx and Drew, respectively; however, KLA “Wanted Dead or Alive”.[40]
Rivera will replace Vina Morales as Sherrie, and Thea Many cast members of the Rock of Ages first national
Tadiar Everley will replace Aiza Seguerra as Regina. touring production appear as dancers in the Jukebox Hero
Jinky Llamanzares will return to the role of Justice.[19] scene in Tower Records. These were Angela Brydon
(Waitress #1), Holly Laurent (swing), Patrick Lewallen
Las Vegas (2012–present) (Lonny), Lauralyn McClelland (Constance Sack), Josh
Sassanella (swing), Erika Shannon (swing/dance captain)
and J. Michael Zygo (swing).
At the June 1, 2012 opening of the Bourbon Room on the
casino floor at The Venetian, Las Vegas, it was announced
that Rock of Ages would be coming to one of the resort’s
theaters beginning in December 2012. A “surprise” flash 3 Casts of major productions
mob was deployed at the grand opening of the lounge,
followed by the announcement.[20] * Although Zizi Strallen was the Young Groupie of record
at the time of closing, the role of Young Groupie was
Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway (2013-present) played by Cordelia Farnworth at the final performance.
** Constantine Maroulis will return to the role of Drew
[41]
After its initial trans-Atlantic cruise from Southampton, on November 10, 2014.
UK to New York City, the Norwegian Breakaway began
weekly cruises to Bermuda on Sunday, May 12, 2013.[21] Notable Broadway Replacements
Among the on-board entertainment is an abridged, one-
act version of Rock of Ages. Other itineraries for the
Breakaway have included Florida & Bahamas and the 4 Musical numbers
Southern Caribbean.[22]
‡ The song "Rock of Ages" by Def Leppard is not in the
2.5 Film musical because Universal Music Group did not grant li-
censes for the song. However, the original recording is
Main article: Rock of Ages (2012 film) often played after curtain call.

The film rights for Rock of Ages were sold to Warner Bros.
and New Line Cinema.[30] The film is directed by Adam
Shankman and was originally expected to begin produc-
tion in the summer of 2010,[31] but started shooting in
May 2011, for a June 15, 2012, theatrical release.[25]
Tom Cruise plays Stacee Jaxx in the film.[32] Shankman
knew Cruise was in when he heard him during a voice
lesson, confirming he “has a fantastic voice”.[33] Cruise
sang five hours a day to prepare for his role. “It’s this bril-
liant mashup, it seems, of Axl Rose, Keith Richards and
Jim Morrison”, Shankman said of what to expect from
Cruise.[34]
On February 14, 2011, it was announced that Mary J.
Blige had signed on to play Justice Charlier in the film.[35]
5 Instrumentation
The songs are played in the 80’s rock music style by the
house band (Arsenal) appearing at the back of the stage
rather than in the more traditional pit.
6 Awards and nominations
The show was nominated for five Tony Awards: Best Mu-
sical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
for Constantine Maroulis, Best Direction of a Musical for
Kristin Hanggi, Best Costume Design for Gregory Gale

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 Ac-
tor 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]
On July 1, 2009, after a matinee performance of Rock
of Ages, the cast set a new Guinness World Record for
the Largest Air Guitar Ensemble. A total of 810 par-
ticipants, including audience members and fans, shat-
tered the previous record of 440 people playing air guitar
simultaneously.[46]
In March 2010, while starring as Drew in the Broad-
way production, Constantine Maroulis received the
honor of being immortalized in a caricature at Sardi’s,
taking his place alongside other Broadway luminar-
ies similarly honored at the legendary New York City
establishment.[47][48]
In June 2010, Rock of Ages Toronto won the TAPA’s
Audience Choice Award for Outstanding Production in
the 31st Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the
2009/2010 season.[49]
7 Golden Mullet Awards
On October 26, 2009, the show hosted the first ever
“Golden Mullet Awards” after the 8pm performance.
Billed as “Broadway’s fourth biggest night”, the show gave [11] “Rock of Ages - Phoenix Entertainment”. Rockofageson-
out “Golden Mullets” (a mock of the Tony Award) to the
best on Broadway. Many of the categories that used for [12] “BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES at PPAC - Lacks in
the awards were also puns of songs from Rock of Ages
itself.
The winners were:
• Nothin' But A Kick-Ass Band – Arsenal
(Rock of Ages)
• Can't Fight This Feeling to Touch Your
Hair – Will Swenson (Hair)
• Waiting For A Villain Like You –
Christopher Sieber (Shrek the Musical)
• Cast Most Likely to Dance On a Car in a
Whitesnake Video – In the Heights
• Best “In The Heat of the Moment” Mo-
ment – Constantine Maroulis and Kerry
Butler (Rock of Ages)
One more award was presented to Bret Michaels of the [19] “Mig Ayesa returns to ‘Rock of Ages’". The Philippine
band Poison in jest of his infamous injury at the 2009
Tony Awards, where after he was finished performing [20] Susan Stapleton (2012-06-03). “Haute Event: Rock of
with the cast of Rock of Ages, a descending set piece
knocked him down and broke his nose.
5
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