Rock of Ages Musical Comes to San Diego
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The Tony Award-winning musical Rock of Ages is coming to San Diego! This high-energy show features classic rock hits from the 1980s.
Introduction
The Tony Award-winning musical Rock of Ages is coming to San Diego! The feel-good show tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while chasing their dreams of rock stardom. Filled with classic ’80s hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Built This City,” and “The Final Countdown,” Rock of Ages is a musical love letter to the great rock songs of the 1980s.
Rock of Ages will be playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre from October 2-7, 2018. Tickets start at $39 and are available online atsandiegotheatres.org or by calling (619) 570-1100.
History of the Musical
Rock of Ages is a musical with music by Chris D’Arienzo and a book by Chris Asheton. The musical is based on the 1980s rock musical, with the same name, which was written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. The musical tells the story of a small-town girl who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of becoming a rock star. The musical features classic rock songs from the 1980s, including “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, “Don’t Stop Believin'”, and “I Wanna Rock”.
The original production of Rock of Ages opened on Broadway in 2009 and starred Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger. The production was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Broadway production closed in 2015 after six years and 2,328 performances. The musical has been produced all over the world, including in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South Africa.
In 2012, a film adaptation of the musical was released starring Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, and Russell Brand. The film was directed by Adam Shankman and grossed $59 million at the box office.
The Music of Rock of Ages
The music of Rock of Ages is a combination of classic rock hits from the 1980s and original songs written for the musical. The show’s creators, Chris D’Arienzo and Ethan Popp, wanted to create a score that would capture the essence of the 1980s rock scene. The result is a high-energy, feel-good musical that will leave you singing and dancing in your seat.
Some of the classic rock hits you’ll hear in Rock of Ages include “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, “We Built This City” by Starship, “I Wanna Know What Love Is” by Foreigner, and “The Final Countdown” by Europe. These songs are interwoven with original songs written for the musical, such as “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Here I Go Again.” Whether you’re a fan of classic rock or not, you’ll find yourself singalong to these catchy tunes.
So if you’re looking for a fun night out at the theater, be sure to check out Rock of Ages. You might just find yourself falling in love with classic rock all over again.
The Characters of Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical based on classic rock hits from the 1980s. The show features characters that embody the stereotypical personalities of the time period. The original Broadway production premiered in 2009 and won five Tony Awards. The show has been performed all over the world, and is now coming to San Diego!
The main character is Drew Boley, who dreams of making it big as a rock star. He falls in love with Sherrie Christian, a small-town girl who has just arrived in Hollywood with dreams of her own. They meet at the Bourbon Room, a famous nightclub on the Sunset Strip, where they both work.
The owner of the Bourbon Room is Dennis Dupree, a washed-up rock star who is trying to keep the club afloat. His right-hand man is Lonny Barnett, who helps him run the club and keeps an eye on Drew and Sherrie.
The villain of the story is German developer Hertz Klinemann, who wants to demolish the Bourbon Room to make way for his new megaplex. He hires Stacee Jaxx, a 1980s hair metal rock god, to play at the club as part of his plot to drive down property values.
Can Drew and Sherrie follow their dreams? Can Dennis save the Bourbon Room? Will Stacee Jaxx help or hinder Hertz’s plans? Come see Rock of Ages to find out!
The Plot of Rock of Ages
set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, Rock of Ages tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the hits of hair bands including Whitesnake, Poison, Foreigner, Bon Jovi and more.
The San Diego Production of Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is a musical with a book by Chris D’Arienzo, built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous hair bands of that decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and Europe. It tells the story of Drew Boley, a small-town busboy who falls in love with Sherrie Christian, a Hollywood hopeful who arrives in town to pursue her dreams of stardom.
The musical first opened on Broadway in 2009, where it was nominated for five Tony Awards and went on to play for more than 2,400 performances. It has since been produced all over the world, including in Australia, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. The show has now arrived in San Diego for its latest production.
San Diego audiences will be able to see the show at the historic San Diego Civic Theater from Tuesday, August 8th until Sunday August 20th. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
The Critical Reception of Rock of Ages
Some critics have praised Rock of Ages for its humor and jukebox soundtrack of 1980s rock hits, while others have been more critical of the show, finding it clichéd and formulaic. The original production in Los Angeles was nominated for five LA Drama Critics Circle Awards, winning two. The Off-Broadway production won the 2009 Outer Critics Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical. The Broadway production received five Tony Award nominations, winning one for Best Lighting Design of a Musical.
The Future of Rock of Ages
The show will play at the historic San Diego Civic Theatre from June 7-9. The production is being brought to San Diego by Broadway/San Diego.
“Rock of Ages” is a musical set in the 1980s that tells the story of two young lovers who meet on the Hollywood Sunset Strip. The musical features classic rock songs from bands such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx,Foreigner, and Whitesnake.
Conclusion
Rock of Ages is a musical that celebrates the 1980s rock music scene. The show features classic rock hits from artists such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and more.
The musical will be playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre from October 9-14. Tickets are available now. Don’t miss your chance to see this fun and nostalgic show!
Further Reading
Explore the music, the mythology and the history that inspired one of Broadway’s most enduring musicals, Rock of Ages. Set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, Rock of Ages tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big in the big city. Can their love –and rock n’ roll– survive?
The show features 28 classic ’80s hits including “We Built This City,” “The Final Countdown,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” and more.
