Rock of Ages is a high-octane celebration of 1980s rock and roll, set on L.A.’s legendary Sunset Strip. Aspiring rocker Drew and small-town girl Sherrie chase their dreams and fall in love amidst the glitz, grit, and glam of a fading music scene. When a pair of German developers threatens to tear down the Strip’s beloved Bourbon Room, the eccentric cast of rockers, groupies, and misfits must band together to save it—with plenty of power ballads and big hair along the way. Featuring an electrifying score of chart-topping hits from Journey, Styx, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and more, Rock of Ages is a hilarious, feel-good blast from the past.

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Book by Chris D’Arienzo | Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp

ROCK OF AGES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals

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DREW: An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability, and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. 

 

SHERRIE: Caucasian female, an in-shape, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. 

 

LONNY: The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing and improv skills, and strong rock vocals. 

 

DENNIS DUPREE: Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. 

 

STACEE JAXX/FATHER: A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Great comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. 

 

JUSTICE/MOTHER: African-American female, strong presence, an easy sensuality about her. Once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. 

 

HERTZ KLINEMANN: An attractive older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. 

 

FRANZ KLINEMANN: Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father, but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. 

 

REGINA: A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals, and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. 

 

MAYOR/JA'KEITH/ENSEMBLE: A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor, and strong dance/movement ability.

 

 JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/ dance/movement ability, possible understudy for Drew/Stacee. 

 

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Three of the sexiest female singer/dancers around. Sassy, in shape, beautiful. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, comedic ability, and strong rock vocals.