Don't Stop Believin! The ear worm song and anthem of this show. It's not your typical Broadway musical nor is it a rock concert but I guarantee you head bop, fist pump, and rock out throughout this two hour production. I love the 80's! I love musicals! So since Rock of Ages falls in that era, it was the perfect show to see for our 28th anniversary.
This is the STAGE version NOT the screen/movie version. The ORIGINAL screenplay. The award winning TONY AWARDS version!
Some of the scenes may be too risque for the "goody two shoes" crowd to handle especially if you liked the toned down Glee 'esque movie version.
If you were into the hair & glam bands and the rockers of the late 70's - 80's you're gonna find it hilarious and so much fun.
Not going to delve into the storyline, don't want to give it away, you can read Daniel S. in depth for the story line 411.
The cast and chorus and live musicians were incredible. My favorite was the the girl who played Sherrie that night. She was hitting those notes right on. Come to find out at the end when "Drew" proudly told us audience members in the front rows that it was cast members Becca first time to play the female lead. WOW She didn't miss a beat.
The venue for ROA has it's own theater. It's intimate enough where even the back rows and seats had a good view. Our seats were in front, orchestra mid section just 10 rows back. Rockstar VIP seats were fur lined in zebra print. Just heads up the cast members will break out of character sometimes and interact with you!
Set design, props and costume, the hair....yeah they nailed it...even that TWA flight bag (which I want!)
Audience participation is encouraged ..wave your lighters during the ballad numbers! (complimentary flashlights handed out to you at theatre entrance).but please you don't have to sing along to every note.
The music is energetic, the songs were all familiar. The 80's musical trip down memory lane rocked \m/