Rock of Ages announces cast

The cast has been announced for the rock musical Rock of Ages, book by Chris D�Arienzo, with a score featuring 80's rock music, opening at New World Stages / Stage 1 on 16 Oct 2008, following previews from 1 Oct. The show is currently booking through to 21 Dec 2008.

Directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine, Rock of Ages will star Constantine Maroulis, the sixth-place finalist of on the fourth season of the reality television series American Idol.

The cast will also features Nova Bergeron, Adam Dannheisser, Mitchell Jarvis, Michele Mais, Lauren Molina, Brian Munn, Angel Reed, Paul Schoeffler, Wesley Taylor, Savannah Wise, Will Swenson, Jackie Burns, Lara Janine, Tad Wilson and Jeremy Woodward.

Rock of Ages: It�s the late 1980s and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers. When a young rocker hungry for his big break and a small town girl chasing her dreams land on the scene at this infamous venue, how far will ambition drive them? And will it be lights out for the club and all the regulars and rockers who have made it their home?

The musical will feature the tunes of 80s favorites, including Reo Speedwagon, Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Quaterflash, Asia, Damn Yankees and more.

Writer D'Arienzo said, "The genre of 80s rock was so grandiose in its theatricality that for me it only made sense to turn something like 'Sister Christian' into a showtune. This was lifestyle music. It was just as much about the look, the clothes and the parties as it was about the songs. We'd all like to believe we were just listening to Elvis Costello and The Buzzcocks back then, but I know my first kiss was to Great White's 'Once Bitten Twice Shy,' so there you go."

The creative team features Beowulf Boritt (sets), Jason Lyons (lighting) and Walter Trarbach (sound).

Rock of Ages is produced by Matthew Weaver, Carl Levin and Corner Store Entertainment in association with Scott Prisand, Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Jeff Davis, Charles Rolecek, Susanne Brook, Jennifer Maloney and Prospect Pictures.