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. 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 musical.
It features a boy who wishes to become a rock star and a girl who wants to be a singer.
Released in 2006, it'
s becoming a movie in
2012.
Do not take small children to see the play or movie.
