Rock of Ages: Maroulis's final perf on 9 Sep

Constantine Maroulis will perform for the last time as 'Drew' - for which he was nominated for a Tony - on 9 Sep 2010 before headlining the First National Tour of the musical Rock of Ages, debuting in Chicago on 21 Sep 2010.

Joey Taranto will assume the role of 'Drew' at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 10 Sep 2010.

Joey Taranto made his Broadway debut in Rock of Ages as a vacation swing and has only played the role of 'Drew' 9 times. His regional credits include 'Rent' and 'Tommy.'

Additional cast changes include Mitchell Jarvis playing his final performance as 'Lonny' on 5 Sep 2010 and taking over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' from James Carpinello, who will play his final performance on a date to be determined.

Jay Klaitz, currently starring as 'The Bellhop' in Broadway's 'Lend Me a Tenor,' to begin performances as 'Lonny' on 6 Sep 2010.

Rock of Ages opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 7 Apr 2009, following previews from 17 Mar, where it is currently selling ticets through to 2 Jan 2011.

The production opened to mixed reviews: "a seriously silly, absurdly enjoyable arena-rock musical" (New York Times), "an irresistible, offbeat trip of a show that hits all the right notes." (NY1); "cheesy exercise in rock nostalgia" (Hollywood Reporter); "a somewhat glib nostalgia trip" (NewsDay).

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80s. It's Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Foreigner and many more.

Rock of Ages currently features Constantine Maroulis (DrewS), Emily Padgett (Sherrie), James Carpinello (Stacee Jaxx), Adam Dannheisser (Dennis), Mitchell Jarvis (Lonny), Michele Mais (Justice), Josephine Rose Roberts (Regina), Paul Schoeffler (Hertz), Derek St. Pierre (Franz), Jenifer Foote, Ericka Hunter, Michael Minarik, Geoff Packard, Angel Reed, Matthew Stocke, Becca Tobin, Katherine Tokarz, Andre Ward and Jeremy Woodard.

The show is written by Chris D'Arienzo, directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine (Jersey Boys - Associate Choreographer).

Scenic design is by Beowulf Boritt, costume design is by Gregory Gale, lighting design is by Jason Lyons (The Threepenny Opera) and sound design is by Peter Hylenski.

The off Broadway engagement of Rock of Ages opened on 16 Oct 2008 at New World Stages and played its final performance on 4 Jan 2009 after 17 preview and 93 regular performances. The show made its world premiere in Los Angeles at The Vanguard for a limited 4-week run and was extended to 7 weeks by popular demand.

Rock of Ages is produced on Broadway by Matthew Weaver, Carl Levin, Jeff Davis, Barry Habib, Scott Prisand, and Corner Store Fund I, in association with Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Toni Habib, Stefany & Simon Bergson, Charles Rolecek, Susanne Brook, Israel Wolfson, Max Gottlieb, Jennifer Maloney and Prospect Pictures.