Rock of Ages: Tony LePage steps in as Drew

Ensemble member Tony LePage temporarily assumes the lead role of 'Drew' from 29 Jul - 08 Aug 2013 in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages.

As previously announced, Justin Matthew Sargent, who has performed the role since 25 March 2012, will play his final performance on 28 Jul 2013, with newcomer Aaron C. Finley assuming the role from 09 Aug 2013.

LaPage's Theatre credits include 'The Boys in the Photograph,' 'Joseph...,' 'The Boy From Oz,' 'Urinetown,' 'Seussical' and 'The Rocky Horror Show.' The actor, who is making his Broadway debut, joined the ensemble of Rock of Ages in Mar 2011.

Rock of Ages principal cast currently features Genson Blimline (Lonny), Joey Calveri (Stacee Jaxx), Adam Dannheisser (Dennis), Cody Scott Lancaster (Franz), Tony LePage (Drew), Josephine Rose Roberts (Regina), Kate Rockwell (Sherrie), Paul Schoeffler (Hertz) and Teresa Stanley (Justice).

The five-time Tony Award nominated musical opened on Broadway on 7 Apr 2009 at the the Brooks Atkinson, where it previwed from 17 Mar 2009. The show played its final performance at the Brooks Atkinson on 9 Jan 2011, it then resumed performances at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre on 24 Mar 2011, where it is currently booking through to 02 Mar 2014.

Rock of Ages opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre 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.

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.

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.

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.